TOMORI IS THE MVP FROM NEWCASTLE v AC MILAN

Victory, the strikers score and they are probably expected to win. Instead, the Milanisti, on the AC Milan Official App, voted for Fikayo Tomori as the best player on the pitch from Newcastle v AC Milan. It's pretty obvious why, as the 2-1 scoreline was in part thanks to his outstanding stop after 20 minutes that denied the English side from opening the scoring. It was almost equivalent to scoring a goal. We went behind, anyway, but this piece of play became even more vital at the final whistle, if not fundamental, in explaining the Rossoneri's comeback.

Overall, Tomori was excellent in holding out in what was a tough opening half for the team. He was solid and alert, an attitude to applaud that helped in driving on his teammates too. The sliding tackle to stop Almirón from scoring was perfectly timed, slightly off-balanced but gigantic in scooping his foot around the ball to steer it away from the goalline and behind for a corner. Strength and grit, Fik received 50% of the vote ahead of Maignan and Chukwueze.

In injury-time, he could have even scored, stopped by the post, which would have crowned a praiseworthy performance. In England, the Englishman showed he is at ease. But he has been providing top-class displays since the start of the season. In particular, in the Champions League, where he has already won the MVP award in AC Milan v Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund v AC Milan. May it be a good omen for the Europa League and domestic league campaigns.

Returning to St James' Park, our player recorded 53 balls played, 34 passes and two successful long balls forward, as well as two ball recuperations. In an emergency backline unit, Tomori not only remained strong, withstanding the impact and taking the responsibilty on his shoulders, but he often shined and at times was flawless. Long live Fik!

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