Reijnders admits Milan played ‘difficult’ match vs. Verona after decisive goal | OneFootball

Tijjani Reijnders was the difference maker for AC Milan on Friday night as they beat Hellas Verona 1-0 to return to winning ways.

Despite a moment of brilliance from Milan’s midfield duo, the game will not be sticking in Rossoneri minds for too long. Paulo Fonseca’s side had a job to do and they did it, even if it was mind-numbing at times.

For most of the game, both teams struggled to find an opening resorting to long shots and very early crosses, which made the game generally quite poor. Nevertheless, the Diavolo got their moment due to their two stars this season.

Youssouf Fofana has been imperative since arriving in the summer and he has gotten the best out of Reijnders, and tonight that was quite literally the case with the Frenchman finding his Dutch teammate outside the Verona box before Reijnders fired past the goalkeeper.

Speaking to DAZN after the game, the Dutchman reviewed the performance and what the three points meant, and Milan News relayed his words.

How important was it to win today?

“Very important, in the last match we drew… Today we took the three points but it was a difficult match.”

What assist did Fofana give you?

“Fofana has already shown it several times this season, I know he has these passes. I just had to finish.”