Milan beat Verona to inch closer to Serie A title but fans unimpressed by Kessie's display
AC Milan fans were disappointed with the performance of midfielder Franck Kessie despite the Rossoneri recording a 3-1 win over Verona to return to the summit of the Serie A table on Sunday.
Kessie played the entire game as Milan came from behind courtesy of a brace from his midfield partner Sandro Tonali, who cancelled out Davide Faraoni’s early strike for Verona, before substitute Alessandro Florenzi scored the third for the visitors but fans were still not impressed by the Cote d’Ivoire international’s display.
Did Kessie’s controller stop working? pic.twitter.com/3YWGMQ1EYE
— F4ST 🫑 (@F4STFATI) May 8, 2022
Tonali playing in a more attacking role tonight, making those delayed runs and pushing forward. Low-key, he's better at doing that than Kessié
— Joe (@themilanisti11) May 8, 2022
This Kessie brudda can’t run. He’s legit 75 years old
— Eliot (@eliotgrantt) May 8, 2022
I was on a date with my girlfriend. She seemed off. I asked her what was wrong, and she replied “Our relationship is Kessie”
— ™️ (@DidoIoI) May 8, 2022
I burst into tears, our relationship was finished.
Someone throw calabria and kessie to the nearest bin
— Omar🥶 (@AlessioTackle) May 8, 2022
Pioli please bring bennace for kessie.
— Forza Rino (@ForzaMilanIQ) May 8, 2022
Verona is one of the most effective teams on the ball, they don't mess around.
We need someone who is not a sleep and is committed 100%
At this point Kessie should stop playing or starting at least.
— Gbemileke (@landon_milan) May 8, 2022
franck kessie vs hellas verona | serie A 2021/22 | highlights & skills | new rijkaard? pic.twitter.com/1gypI5iizf
— ramiro 🇧🇭 (@carpxacm) May 8, 2022
Some fans were not impressed with Kessie's work rate while others questioned whether he will be able to fit in at Barcelona following rumours that he is set to join the Spanish giants when his contract ends this season.
Kessié going to Barca is still so funny to me.
— InterPool (∞/21M) (@InterPool_data) May 9, 2022
He's pretty good at what he does, to be fair... but dude is a tank, not a tiki-taka maestro, and he also isn't as good as he seems to think he is https://t.co/HRK4ZH5dYr
Kessie already ruined 2 attacks by being clumsy and nonchalant
— Grego 🇧🇪 (@Grego_1899) May 8, 2022
Kessié leaving at the end of the season will be bigger than the Scudetto.
— Payetista 🇧🇦⚜️ (@BosnianGenius) May 8, 2022
Wonder if Kessie and Saelemaekers made a bet on who is the worst shot taker
— Grego 🇧🇪 (@Grego_1899) May 8, 2022
Send Kessie to Barca already and give his salary to Leao
— Orkun (@Antesexual) May 8, 2022
However, not everyone was disappointed with Kessie's performance with some supporters so impressed that they want him to start the next match against Atalanta on Sunday.
Unsure how to proceed v Atalanta....
— notmooja (@notmooja) May 8, 2022
Kessie usually comes up big, so we do we go with the EXACT starting lineup as we did today?
I think yes. I think we have to.
Kessie's numbers in the game were not so bad, however, as he had a 94 per cent pass completion rate, won three tackles while being dispossessed twice. The Ivorian has been a mainstay in Milan's midfield as they chase a first Scudetto in 11 years.
Stefano Pioli's men are top of the table with 80 points, two ahead of holders and cross-town rivals Inter, with two games remaining.
What do you think of Kessie's performance against Verona? Is the criticism justified? Share your thoughts below.