AC Milan Player Ratings: Rabiot stars as Modric impact isn't enough in Sassuolo draw

AC Milan were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo in a frustrating Serie A outing. Despite a high-quality contribution from the bench, Ruben Amorim's men were unable to kill off the game, ultimately dropping two vital points.

Adrien Rabiot was the clear standout for the Rossoneri, earning an 8/10 rating. The Frenchman dictated the tempo and broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute with a clinical strike from an acute angle. His impact was amplified by the halftime introduction of Luka Modric (7/10), who immediately raised the technical floor of the midfield, providing an incisive assist for Rabiot's goal just minutes into his shift.

Defensively, however, it was a difficult night. The backline was disrupted early when Matteo Gabbia was stretchered off in the 20th minute. While Koni De Winter (6/10) filled in adequately, the team's defensive rhythm suffered, and they eventually conceded an equalizer to Odenthal in the 68th minute following a set-piece lapse.

Manager Ruben Amorim (5/10) faces scrutiny over the team's inability to manage the game after taking the lead. While his decision to bring on Modric was a tactical masterstroke, the failure to secure the three points highlights a lingering fragility. Other performers like Pervis Estupinan (5/10) and Goncalo Ramos (5.5/10) struggled to reach their usual levels, leaving Milan to reflect on a missed opportunity.