Milan Crushes Sassuolo, Reijnders Shines Bright
AC Milan bulldozed past Sassuolo on Tuesday night, securing a convincing 6-1 victory to advance to the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. Tijjani Reijnders was once again a force to be reckoned with, orchestrating the attack and adding his name to the scoresheet.
Reijnders’ exceptional performance comes as he reportedly nears a contract extension with the Italian giants. “He will probably extend his contract in Italy soon,” the midfielder was quoted as saying on Monday evening’s Rondo on Ziggo Sports. His recent form only reinforces this sentiment.
Early Domination Sets the Tone
Milan wasted no time asserting their dominance at San Siro. After more than eleven minutes, Reijnders threaded a perfectly weighted pass through the Sassuolo defense, finding Samuel Chukwueze in stride. The Nigerian winger’s initial shot cannoned off the post, but he reacted quickly to slot home the rebound, giving Milan a 1-0 lead.
Five minutes later, Reijnders doubled the lead with a thunderous strike. A rocket from over twenty meters out left the Sassuolo goalkeeper with no chance. Milan continued to press forward, their attack relentless. Samuel Chukwueze expertly placed the ball into the far corner after a pass from Tammy Abraham, extending the lead to 3-0, before Rafael Leão added a fourth goal following a delightful pass from Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The first half ended with Milan firmly in control, holding a commanding 4-0 advantage.
Sassuolo Offers a Brief Respite
The second half saw Davide Calabria make it 5-0, capitalizing on a Christian Pulisic cross that fell favorably off the post. The Serie B leaders salvaged some pride when Samuele Mulattieri, a former FC Volendam player, pulled one back after being set up by Janis Antiste. Cas Odenthal, the Dutch midfielder, started for Sassuolo but couldn’t prevent the lopsided defeat.
Tammy Abraham rounded off the scoring with a clever flick, bringing the final score to 6-1 and cementing Milan’s dominance.
How has Tijjani Reijnders transformed the AC Milan midfield since his arrival?
## Interview: Reijnders Leads Milan to Crushing Coppa Italia Victory
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**Host:** Welcome back to the show! Tonight we saw a dominant performance from AC Milan as they demolished Sassuolo 6-1 in the Coppa Italia.
Joining us now is our Serie A expert, Marco Rossi, to break down this impressive victory and the standout performance of Tijjani Reijnders. Marco, welcome!
**Marco Rossi:** Thanks for having me. It was a night to remember for Milan fans. Sassuolo didn’t stand a chance against this red-hot attack.
**Host:** Reijnders was undoubtedly the man of the match, orchestrating the play and even scoring a goal himself. How vital has he become to this Milan team?
**Marco Rossi:** Invaluable! Since arriving, Reijnders has transformed the midfield. His vision, passing range, and energy are unmatched. It’s no surprise he’s becoming a fan favorite.
**Host:** And there’s talk of a contract extension coming soon, correct?
**Marco Rossi:** Exactly. It seems like both parties are keen to make it happen. This kind of performance will only strengthen Milan’s resolve to keep him.
**Host:** Looking ahead, how far do you think AC Milan can go in this Coppa Italia competition?
**Marco Rossi:** They’ve shown they have the quality and the ambition to challenge for trophies. If they maintain this level of performance, they’ll be a handful for anyone.
**Host:** Well said, Marco. We’ll definitely be watching their Coppa Italia journey closely! Thanks for your insights tonight.
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