Newcastle player ratings vs AC Milan: Kieran Trippier steals the show
By Kian Long
![Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United (Photo by Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United (Photo by Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/0b042e9d2b7cb20b08a2e7fc9bc91f0f61a04aab1a4e4527796b7702328eece0.jpg)
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
Had a quiet first half. Sometimes, though, not hearing much from your defensive midfielder is a good thing, especially in a game like this. Overall, though, Bruno put in a good shift. Some good clearances and accurate passing kept Newcastle in this game.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 7.5/10
Put in a great shift and dealt with the star-studded Milan midfield well. Longstaff had plenty of bright touches and helped out with the counter-attacking play.
CM: Sandro Tonali – 7/10
When in attack, the former AC Milan essentially played as an overlapping left-back. This was a smart tactic from Eddie Howe, as I don’t think he trusted the pace of Burn to recover when going forward.
Tonali was strong in possession and won a lot of midfield duels, which helped Newcastle. Ultimately, he was subbed off to a standing ovation from both sets of fans.
- SUB: Elliot Anderson – 6/10. Newcastle runs through his veins so it was great to see the 20-year-old play his first Champions League match in black and white.