Álvaro Morata celebrated an emotional moment on the Milan touchline after scoring the opening goal against Lecce. The Spain striker, whose estranged wife had flown in from Madrid, embraced his four children who were seated by the sidelines. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Morata expressed the significance of this gesture, stating, “It was a beautiful moment. They give me strength every day, and they are becoming more and more passionate about football. Hugging them after scoring was incredibly moving.”
Morata, who had been dealing with an inflammation and was substituted in the second half, provided an update on his condition. He explained, “I feel alright, though I’m still dealing with some pain. I missed preseason and quite a bit of training, so recovery is naturally taking a bit longer. I was subbed off as a precaution.”
Theo Hernandez Matches Maldini’s Record
Theo Hernandez made headlines by equaling Paolo Maldini’s goal tally for Milan after finding the back of the net against Lecce. The French full-back scored from a tight angle, doubling Milan’s lead in the match. Speaking about his achievement, Hernandez expressed his ambition to continue contributing on the scoresheet, stating, “It’s an honor to reach this milestone, but I aim to score many more goals for the club.”
The match marked another successful outing for Milan, securing their third consecutive Serie A victory. Following wins over Venezia and Inter, they once again demonstrated their firepower with a quick-fire burst of three goals just before half-time, with Christian Pulisic rounding off the scoring after capitalizing on a rebound from Tammy Abraham’s shot.
New Roles for Morata and Abraham
Milan’s tactical setup has seen Morata drop deeper into a trequartista role, supporting Abraham as the central striker. The two players, who shared a history from their time together at Chelsea, have been developing a promising partnership. “I’ve known Tammy for a long time,” Morata said. “He’s a fantastic player, and I believe he can offer even more. We are learning each other’s movements better with every game.”
This evolving system seems to be paying off, as the Rossoneri continue to string together victories and maintain their impressive form in the league. Meanwhile, Morata’s new look, a noticeably shorter hairstyle, even drew playful comments from Hernandez, who joked that it brought something extra to the team spirit.
