Newcastle United player ratings v AC Milan: ‘8.5/10 ‘warrior’ as 5/10 ‘allows game to pass him by’ - gallery
Newcastle United player ratings from the 0-0 draw against AC Milan in the Champions League.
Newcastle United opened up their Champions League group stage campaign with a 0-0 draw against AC Milan.
Newcastle survived a first-half onslaught to remain level at half-time with Nick Pope forced into making seven saves. Meanwhile, his opposite number Mike Maignan didn’t have to make any.
The hosts continued to pile the pressure on in the second-half but the Magpies’ defence held out a point on their first Champions League night in 20 years.
Here’s Newcastle our player ratings from the San Siro:
1. Nick Pope - 9
It was Pope v Milan in the first-half as the goalkeeper made SEVEN saves. Ended the night on nine in total. A hero.
2. Kieran Trippier - 8
A calm influence throughout the evening. Having played at this level before, the Trippier’s experience really did shine through.
3. Fabian Schar - 7
Ventured forward on a couple of occasions with Newcastle struggling to create. Made one or two important interceptions.
4. Sven Botman - 7
Rose to aerial challenge up against Olivier Giroud.