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Tijjani Reijnders has become the first African player to score for AC Milan in Serie A. The Dutch forward, who joined the Italian club on loan from Ajax last month, scored his side's only goal in their 1-0 victory over Lazio on Saturday. Reijnders was substituted off in the second half but he had already made a significant impact on the game with his pace and skill. He was also praised by his manager, Stefano Pioli,Saudi Pro League Focus for his performance against Lazio. Pioli said: "I'm really happy for Tijjani because it's not easy to score goals in Serie A." "His goal was important for us and it shows that we can compete with other teams in this league." Reijnders' goal was also significant as it helped AC Milan secure a place in the top four of the league table. They now sit just one point behind Inter Milan and three points ahead of Roma in fourth place. The 24-year-old is expected to continue to be a key player for AC Milan in the coming seasons as they look to challenge for the title. In addition to his impressive performance against Lazio, Reijnders has also been praised for his work ethic and commitment to the team. He has also shown good form during pre-season training, which has led to speculation about his future at AC Milan. However, Pioli has insisted that Reijnders will remain at the club for the rest of the season. He said: "We have a lot of players who can play in different positions and Reijnders is one of them. He has the quality and the mentality to play in any position." |
