Moreira's super-sub streak fuels Milan start push

Three Serie A goals in just 127 minutes have turned Milan's bench weapon into a man demanding a starting role.

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What happened. Diego Moreira scored in AC Milan's 3-0 Serie A win over Lecce, his third goal in three league games despite limited minutes. He said he wants to convince coach Ruben Amorim he is ready to start every game.

• All three goals came in his last 75 minutes on the pitch.
• Christian Pulisic scored his first club goal since December 2025 in the win.
• Moreira has played in England with Chelsea and in France with Lyon and Strasbourg.

“I really love scoring at San Siro, it means a lot to me and my family”

— Diego Moreira

Moreira heads into the international break hoping to return fresh and earn a starting spot under Amorim.

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