Newcastle player ratings vs AC Milan: Kieran Trippier steals the show

Newcastle United faced AC Milan at the San Siro. It was their opening Champions League fixture in the “group of death.” It was never going to be an easy fixture, but Eddie Howe’s men put in a real fight as we’ll see in tonight’s Newcastle player ratings.

AC Milan started the match on the front foot as they piled on the attacking pressure, putting Nick Pope and his defenders through a nightmare. In the end, though, the Magpiesthrived under the pressure. The end result was AC Milan 0-0 Newcastle United.

Newcastle player ratings vs AC Milan

But how did the individuals fare? Let’s take a look, as I dissect the individual performances in tonight’s Newcastle player ratings vs AC Milan.

GK: Nick Pope – 8.5/10

An incredible display from Pope, who found his form at the best time. By the full-time whistle, the England international had faced 22 shots. Admittedly, the shooting was underwhelming from AC Milan, but Pope had a lot of work to do. He can rest easy tonight knowing he saved his side a point.