THREAD - Here’s some analysis of Simon Kjaer’s impressive performance for #Milan yesterday against #Benevento
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#Kjaer key stats for #Milan against #Benevento -

Passes - 37/40
Forward Passes - 16/17
Duels Won - 7
Clearances - 6
Blocks - 3

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Benevento start the game by being direct they play a long ball, which leads to #Kjaer winning his first aerial duel of the game. This is a real strength of his, and helps prevent early pressure.
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In the first minute of the game Kjaer has already played two long balls to Rebic to flick on. Kjaer is comfortable to do this and he tries this pass several times both to Rebic and Leao throughout the game.
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In the first minute of the game Kjaer has already played two long balls to Rebic to flick on. Kjaer is comfortable to do this and he tries this pass several times both to Rebic and Leao throughout the game. #ForzaMilan #Kjaer #MilanBenevento
In the first minute of the game Kjaer has already played two long balls to Rebic to flick on. Kjaer is comfortable to do this and he tries this pass several times both to Rebic and Leao throughout the game. #ForzaMilan #Kjaer #MilanBenevento
#Milan ‘s standard tactic is a 4-2-3-1 and they attempt to play a high line pressuring the opposition. This can lead to the full backs being caught out of position on the break. This happens 3 mins into the game and Kjaer’s intelligence and ability to read the game is on show.
Caprari receives the ball in a very promising position leading to 1v1 with Kjaer. Despite Caprari clearly wanting to cut inside the big Dane calmly refused to allow him, forcing him wide. This allows Calabria to fill in at CB, and eventually Kjaer wins the ball and a free kick.
Caprari receives the ball in a very promising position leading to 1v1 with Kjaer. Despite Caprari clearly wanting to cut inside the big Dane calmly refused to allow him, forcing him wide. This allows Calabria to fill in at CB, and eventually Kjaer wins the ball and a free kick.
Caprari receives the ball in a very promising position leading to 1v1 with Kjaer. Despite Caprari clearly wanting to cut inside the big Dane calmly refused to allow him, forcing him wide. This allows Calabria to fill in at CB, and eventually Kjaer wins the ball and a free kick.
Caprari receives the ball in a very promising position leading to 1v1 with Kjaer. Despite Caprari clearly wanting to cut inside the big Dane calmly refused to allow him, forcing him wide. This allows Calabria to fill in at CB, and eventually Kjaer wins the ball and a free kick.
Caprari receives the ball in a very promising position leading to 1v1 with Kjaer. Despite Caprari clearly wanting to cut inside the big Dane calmly refused to allow him, forcing him wide. This allows Calabria to fill in at CB, and eventually Kjaer wins the ball and a free kick.
As mentioned #Milan have a high line and Kjaer is comfortable to go forward to pressurise the opposition. Although, this strategy does bring high rewards it clearly comes with risks.
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For example, 26 mins into the game #Kjaer comes forward believing he can make the challenge, but Lapadula plays a quick give and go resulting in a good opportunity on the break. Kessie provides cover though and regains possession. #ForzaMilan #BeneventoMilan
For example, 26 mins into the game #Kjaer comes forward believing he can make the challenge, but Lapadula plays a quick give and go resulting in a good opportunity on the break. Kessie provides cover though and regains possession. #ForzaMilan #BeneventoMilan
For example, 26 mins into the game #Kjaer comes forward believing he can make the challenge, but Lapadula plays a quick give and go resulting in a good opportunity on the break. Kessie provides cover though and regains possession. #ForzaMilan #BeneventoMilan
32 mins into the game #Tonali is sent off for a reckless challenge. Milan change from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-4-1 with Leao on the right, Calhanoglu on the left and Rebic up front. They also move to a low block and look to play on the counter. #ForzaMilan #Milan #BeneventoMilan
32 mins into the game #Tonali is sent off for a reckless challenge. Milan change from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-4-1 with Leao on the right, Calhanoglu on the left and Rebic up front. They also move to a low block and look to play on the counter. #ForzaMilan #Milan #BeneventoMilan
32 mins into the game #Tonali is sent off for a reckless challenge. Milan change from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-4-1 with Leao on the right, Calhanoglu on the left and Rebic up front. They also move to a low block and look to play on the counter. #ForzaMilan #Milan #BeneventoMilan
This shift in tactics results in less touches for #Kjaer as #Milan sit deep and #Donnarumma goes long with goal kicks. In fact Kjaer only plays 4 passes in the 35 mins he play in the 2nd half. It’s all about defending and the counter this half for Milan. #ForzaMilan
57 mins into the game Calabria is out of position leading Benevento to exploit this space. Kjaer reading of this is great, and he also shows good pace to come across and make the challenge. He makes it look easy. #ForzaMilan #Milan
57 mins into the game Calabria is out of position leading Benevento to exploit this space. Kjaer reading of this is great, and he also shows good pace to come across and make the challenge. He makes it look easy. #ForzaMilan #Milan
57 mins into the game Calabria is out of position leading Benevento to exploit this space. Kjaer reading of this is great, and he also shows good pace to come across and make the challenge. He makes it look easy. #ForzaMilan #Milan
Again, 70 mins in he reads the game so well cutting out the initial pass. He then charges forward and plays a lovely ball into space for #Leao to hold up the ball and relieve the pressure on #Milan.
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Again, 70 mins in he reads the game so well cutting out the initial pass. He then charges forward and plays a lovely ball into space for #Leao to hold up the ball and relieve the pressure on #Milan. #ForzaMilan #Kjaer
Again, 70 mins in he reads the game so well cutting out the initial pass. He then charges forward and plays a lovely ball into space for #Leao to hold up the ball and relieve the pressure on #Milan. #ForzaMilan #Kjaer
Again, 70 mins in he reads the game so well cutting out the initial pass. He then charges forward and plays a lovely ball into space for #Leao to hold up the ball and relieve the pressure on #Milan. #ForzaMilan #Kjaer
Again, 70 mins in he reads the game so well cutting out the initial pass. He then charges forward and plays a lovely ball into space for #Leao to hold up the ball and relieve the pressure on #Milan. #ForzaMilan #Kjaer
It’s a brilliant performance from #Kjaer and he’s replaced by Kalulu after 80 mins, but even off the park he’s organising that #Milan defence. It’s a huge 3 points against a Benevento side that continues to impress. #ForzaMilan
I said last week #Milan at times will need huge individual performances from the likes of #Hernandez , #Donnarumma etc. if they are to win the #SerieA this season. This was one of those performances from #Kjaer . Grazie. END OF THREAD. #ForzaMilan #BeneventoMilan
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