Nigerian Zeidu Sanusi stars as Porto defeats AC Milan

PORTO, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 08: Zaidu Sanusi of FC Porto in action during the Liga Bwin match between FC Porto and Belenenses Sad at Estadio do Dragao on August 8, 2021 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

AC Milan remains rooted to the bottom of their Champions League group with three games played after slipping to their third straight defeat, this time falling short away to Porto on Tuesday evening.

Having previously lost to both Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, Stefano Pioli’s Rossoneri knew the importance of picking up three points ahead of their visit to Portugal but were unable to get the job done against a better Porto side.

With the host coming closest in the first half as Luis Diaz struck the post from range, it was he who scored the game’s only goal in the second half after fine play from ex-Inter midfielder Joao Mario had caused problems for Milan and created the chance.

Milan are now rock bottom of the group with no points from three games.

Super Eagles defender Zadiu Sanusi came on at half-time in the Porto vs AC Milan Champions League encounter at Estádio do Dragão. Sanusi has had a tough start to the season with just five appearances in all competitions.

However, two of those five appearances have been in the Champions League and he made it three when he came on for Wendell at half-time.

The 23-year-old gave a good account of himself, winning three duels. He also made one tackle while he completed 12 of his 14 attempted passes.