MILAN (AP) — U.S. International Christian Pulisic returns from injury And on Saturday, AC Milan came close to scoring the deciding goal in a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Parma after taking an early 2-0 lead.
The points move Milan level on the points with defending champions Napoli, who face a difficult trip to Bologna on Sunday.
Inter Milan and Roma are one point further behind and face Lazio and Udinese respectively on Sunday.
Juventus drew 0-0 at home in the derby match against Turin, leaving them in fifth place, three points behind the top two teams.
Milan, who would have taken the lead if they won, took the lead in the 12th minute. Christopher Nkunku handed the ball to Alexis Saelemakers, who cut inside and fired a precise shot into the bottom left corner.
The Rossoneri doubled their lead in the 25th inning when Saele Machers earned a penalty. However, it was unnecessary for Parma as the Belgian winger was fouled by Iliman Ndiaye as he dribbled his way towards the byline.
Raphael Leão stroked the ball into the bottom left corner.
Milan looked to be in complete control, but in first-half stoppage time, Adrian Bernabe scored a left-footed goal from the left edge of the area into the top corner of the goal, bringing the game back to square one.
Parma then equalized in the 62nd minute when Enrico Delprato headed in a cross from Sacha Brichugi.
Pulisic was introduced in the 70th minute, making his first appearance in almost a month. Injured hamstring while on international duty.
Then, six minutes later, Leane’s backheel flick was enough to beat the keeper and he almost made a decisive impact with a shot that went just wide of the right post.
It was a valuable point for Parma, which moved them two points above the drop zone.
Goalkeeper shines in Turin
Juventus ended up with a disappointing draw, but both goalkeepers showed decisive performances.
Torino goalkeeper Alberto Pareari made a quick reaction save to deny American midfielder Weston McKennie a header.
Juventus’ opponent Michele Di Gregorio made a one-handed save to deny Che Adams’ shot.
Juventus wins first match as coach of Luciano Spalletti — 2-1 vs. Cremonese Last weekend — but it was Ended in a draw with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday.
relegation battle
Lecce and Hellas Verona ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams on the back foot but with little help.
Verona remain winless and are second from bottom in the table, two points behind safety and four points behind Lecce.
Cagliari also held Como to a goalless draw to remain level with Lecce. Como are just three points out of the top four ahead of the weekend’s remaining games.
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