Simy Nwankwo struggled as Crotone fell to a 2-0 home defeat against AC Milan at the Stadio Ezio Scida on Sunday.

Nwankwo was in action for the entire duration of the game.

The Forward, who failed to register a shot on target in the contest is yet to open his goal for the season.

The Nigeria international scored 20 goals to emerge top scorer in Serie B last season.

Frank Kessie put AC Milan ahead from the spot on the dot of half-time.

Brahim Diaz made the points save when he netted the second goal five minutes after the break.

Crotone will face Sassuolo in their next Serie A game on Saturday.