Penalty kicks are often seen as golden opportunities — statistically, around 75% are converted, while 17% are saved, 4% go wide or over the bar, and 2% hit the woodwork. Yet, for AC Milan, penalties have become a recurring problem this Serie A season.
Of the eight penalties awarded to Milan so far, only half have been converted — a concerning rate for a club aiming to compete at the top. Christian Pulisic has scored three, and Tammy Abraham has added one. However, costly misses from Pulisic, Abraham, Theo Hernandez, and now Santiago Gimenez have exposed a deeper issue.
The lack of a consistent and confident penalty taker has become symbolic of Milan’s broader struggles. For a squad filled with attacking talent, such inefficiency from the spot has directly impacted results and raised questions about leadership and decision-making in crucial moments.
