Diego Moreira just threw down the gauntlet to Milan coach Ruben Amorim, notching his first home goal at San Siro and his third in three Serie A games, all while barely stepping on the pitch. This dude is on a mission to prove he belongs in the starting XI, and honestly, after that performance, it’s hard to argue with him.
The Goal-Scoring Machine Off the Bench
The Rossoneri were absolutely reeling going into the Lecce match. They had the weight of expectation on their shoulders after disappointing Serie A draws against Juventus and Lazio, then that humiliating 2-0 home defeat to Benfica in the Europa League mid-week. Enter Moreira, who ‘really loved’ scoring at San Siro, getting his first in front of the Milan faithful. Seriously, think about that: three goals in three Serie A games, all while logging a measly 127 minutes in the competition. Even wilder? All three of those goals came in his last 75 minutes on the field. “Not bad!” he cracked on DAZN Italia when told that statistic. It’s an insane run, and it’s exactly what Milan needed to secure that 3-0 victory and a clean sheet against Lecce.
Pulisic’s Return and Moreira’s Unwavering Drive
Let’s not forget Christian Pulisic, who finally got his first start of the season after that World Cup injury with the USMNT. Man, talk about a monkey off your back! He wasted no time, bagging his first club goal since December 2025 , talk about a drought, 266 days and 39 shots without a net-finder! He even got an assist on Adrien Rabiot’s goal with a slick back-heel flick, with Moreira sealing the 3-0 victory over Lecce. But back to Moreira: this Belgium international with Portuguese roots who’s played for Chelsea, Olympique Lyonnais, and RC Strasbourg, isn’t content with a ‘super sub’ label. He understands Italian, and he knows what he wants. “I’m someone that knows what I want in my life and career, so it’s important to stay focused,” he said. “I don’t start, but I came off the bench and scored, so I just have to give the team my maximum. I have to keep working, keep believing, and that is how to show the coach that I’m ready to start every game.”
With the international break here, Moreira wants to come back “fresh and have a new energy.” You gotta believe Amorim is taking notice. If he keeps this up, Milan’s starting XI might look very different next time out, and frankly, it should.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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