During the first day of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, when Anderlecht faced AC Milan and secured a 0-0 draw, another intriguing duel unfolded on the San Siro pitch. The match featured Senegalese midfielder Cheikhou Kouyaté against Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Kouyaté’s performance during the game was notable, as he closely marked and neutralized Boateng throughout the match. The Senegalese player’s effective marking prompted Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri to substitute Boateng in the second half.
After the match, Cheikhou Kouyaté spoke to journalists, claiming that Boateng had the intention to break his ankle. “Boateng wanted to break my ankle in two, while I was uncertain for this match,” mentioned Kouyaté. The return match between the two teams is scheduled for October 3, promising another intense encounte
