Milan held on for a 2-1 victory away to Genoa on Sunday, securing three points despite a late scare at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Ruben Amorim’s side went into the match looking to respond after their home defeat by Ferencvaros in the Europa League. The visitors made a strong start and established a two-goal advantage before half-time.
Cisse opened the scoring with a finish from inside the penalty area, before Christian Pulisic doubled Milan’s lead with another effort from within the box. The two goals left the Rossoneri in control and allowed them to manage the game around the scoreline.
Milan offered little in attack after the interval, however, and Genoa increasingly looked capable of mounting a comeback. The home side eventually found a way through in the 88th minute, when Ellertsson scored to set up a tense finish.
Genoa were unable to find an equaliser in the closing stages, with Milan claiming a narrow victory and all three points.
The result leaves Milan fourth in the Serie A table. Genoa are currently 13th.