Milan practicised lightning strike in training


Soccer Football - Serie A - U.S. Sassuolo v AC Milan - Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia, Italy - December 20, 2020 AC Milan's Franck Kessie in action with Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

(Reuters) - The move which led to AC Milan forward Rafael Leao scoring after six seconds against Sassuolo, the fastest goal in Serie A history, was practised in training, coach Stefano Pioli said after his side's 2-1 win.

"We have four or five possible situations for the kick-off which we alternate," he said.

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