Santiago Giménez made his official debut as a Milan player in the 3-1 victory against Roma in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. Despite not starting as a starter, the Mexican forward came on in the 58th minute for Tammy Abraham and provided an assist to Joao Félix.
Giménez, coming from Feyenoord, generated high expectations due to his performance at his previous club, where he scored 65 goals in 105 matches. Despite a recent injury in the Champions League, the 23-year-old showcased his quality on the field, demonstrating mobility and good pace.
Milan dominated the first half with a double from Tammy Abraham, but Roma pulled one back with a goal from Artem Dovbyk. The substitutions of Santiago Giménez and Joao Félix strengthened the home team, culminating in a Mexican assist to the Portuguese for the third goal.
After the match, Giménez expressed his motivation to debut and provide an assist. Milan will face Empoli in Serie A before clashing with his former team, Feyenoord, in the Champions League. Santiago's immediate inclusion in the team is due to his previous regularity at Feyenoord.
The victory against Roma leads Milan to face Empoli in the league and Feyenoord in the Champions League. Tammy Abraham shone with a double, Artem Dovbyk scored for Roma, and Giménez's assist to Joao Félix sealed Milan's qualification in the Coppa Italia.
