Things were better for Celtic in tonight’s Europa League clash compared with recent showing from the Scottish champions.
There were goals. Two, in fact, as Tom Rogic and Odsonne Edouard put the visitors into a quick 2-0 lead away to the Serie A leaders. They were also competitive with their much-fancied hosts for the majority of the 90 minutes.
However, familiar failings were there for everyone to see. Goalkeeping and defending remains a major problem for manager Neil Lennon, who still clings to his job despite severe pressure from the club’s support.
Milan were quickly able to haul themselves level through Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Samu Castillejo. It was then Jens Petter Hauge shortly after the break who put the Italian side ahead for good, while Brahim Diaz added a fourth late on.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
9. ML - Ryan Christie - 6
Terrific reverse pass for Edouard's goal and played with his usual urgency, energy and confidence. Some poor decision-making and set-pieces in the final third, though. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
10. AM - Tom Rogic - 6
Opened the scoring with a confident finish and was excellent in the early going. Wasn't so effective once Milan got back into it and looked knackered the moment he walked back out for the second half. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
11. FC - Odsonne Edouard - 7
Scored with a nice finish and showed good movement off the ball. He can be pleased with his evening's work. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
12. Sub - Olivier Ntcham - 5
Didn't show much, if anything, after coming off the bench. Photo: Sanita Sparane - SNS Group