Antonio Cassano has played down the quality of three AC Milan players who were stars of the last Scudetto win in Rafael Leao, Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez.
Cassano is by now known for his outspoken nature and always wanting to be the centre of attention with controversial remarks, and he has often been vocally critical of Milan given that he does not have the best of relationships with fans of the Rossoneri.
Speaking on the Bobo TV channel, Cassano spoke about three players who are currently part of the core of Milan, starting with last season’s Serie A MVP Rafael Leao. His comments were relayed by SempreMilan.it.
“Leao would not even remotely be a starter for the top teams in Europe. Ansu Fati and Sancho are on another level, with Portugal he is on the bench for Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Jota,” he said.
“You can’t compare Maignan in the slightest to Courtois and Allison. Theo Hernandez was at Real Madrid with Hakimi, at Madrid they keep the strongest players.”
The performances of the three players mentioned speaks for itself as does their rocketing market value, with even rival fans agreeing they are among the best in the world in their position. A step too far for Cassano, it seems.
Good to see Cassano is still bitter for underachieving for his entire career
Leao would not even remotely be a starter for the top teams in Europe.”
That one cracks me up the most… LOL
Well it is true, you think Vinicius would be on the bench? Grealish? I can go on with top clubs, they all have players that wouldn’t be benched by Leao. You can be realistic or be a fan and have stupid comments.
Grealish? Have you seen him play for Man City? He’s been garbage. Leao walks into any team save Real Madrid, only Vinicius Jr is better on the left.
Grealish? Are you serious? That might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on this site.
I wish all the sporting directors & coaches of the big teams would see things like Cassano.
Then they would leave our stars to us – we would be more than happy. But unfortunately they seem to think otherwise.
Agree with his comments about Leao, he wouldn’t be starting at Madrid, Barca or City at the moment… but he will be in a year or so.
But don’t agree about Theo or Magnian.
Having said that, they are all world class
Cassano is making a living out of this. He is trying to be relevant and monetize his controversial opinions. Sadly people actually think he is being honest when expressing his opinions, when in fact he doesn’t believe any of it. He is creating controversy for the sake of being controversial, not because he believes any of that. It is how he earns a living now.
If you’re outraged, it means he did his job well.
I think that he has a problem with Milan in particular.
Someone must remember him that he’s speaking about stars of a team that plays the best football in Italy and that has won the serie A title last year.
Everyone forgot who is that man so he tries to give a sense to his life.
He’s a self confessed Inter fan.
He is trying to keep leao at milan guys
Cassanata at it again.
If he only trained during his career as much as he talks.
What could have been
What a complete idiot, Sancho? Sancho was the EPL flop of the season. Fati can’t even play more than a few games without getting injured, the useless cripple.
Another garbage take from Cassano 🤮
This bast* left Milan and quickly joined Inter after Milan helped him operated his weak heart.
He’s up there with Snake Kebab and Dollaruma.
This guy is simply mad. Let him give analysis of those playing on the left in the top teams in Europe let’s see how many with 4 goals and 7 assist with lesser minutes cos Leao didn’t end Sampdoria game and also did not play a single minute in Napoli’s game. He is not even qualified to speak, cos his career was crap. What makes a player great is you statistics. How is fati and Sancho better? In the last season and this one which is have dey had more assists, goals and dribbles that Leao. Please someone should get this guy a doctor before it’s too late. Was Cassano a regular for the Italian team during his time? Mediocre crap of a football
Poor guy he was one of those players that are below average at best and got lucky to play for some of the best teams in Europe and think they are the best player of all time.Theo is top 3 in the World for me top 1 Mike is on pair with Courtouis has top 1 and Leao at the very least in on top 5 of best wingers!
The dog is barking once again. Cassino had never been a MVP in his career before. Jealousy at its peak!
Elsewhere, in much more important news…
Piggy is retiring at the end of the season!
https://football-italia.net/ex-juventus-and-napoli-star-higuain-announces-retirement/amp/
Actually Cassano helps Pioli to motivate the team.
Pioli will hang Cassano’s statement at dressing room & it will push Leao to prove him wrong. Like he was do when vs Inter with Calhanoglu’s statement.
Cassano, go get a hooker and leave football to people who know what there talking about, as a lifelong Juventus fan I can appreciate talent when I see it, and Leao is a damn good player .
Sancho on another level …. LMAO
Good one Cassano.
Cassano why u eh hush yer mouth yer piper
For all those saying he wouldn’t start at City…there’s a reason Pep wants Leao…Grealish isn’t particularly effective. He’s a luxury player
Leo will start in any team
Cassano is either trolling or an absolute idiot. There is no middle ground.