There has been a lot of debate regarding Rafael Leao’s best position since he arrived at AC Milan from Lille, but the change in formation has intensified it even further.
This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport has taken a look at whether the change in formation from a 4-2-3-1 to a three-man defence could be behind Leao’s recent struggles in form, given that he has gone two months without a goal now.
Looking at his ‘previous’ position as the left winger, the Portuguese forward player 27 times there this season scoring nine goals at an average of 0.33 per game. He registered 2.89 shots per 90 minutes and 1.96 successful dribbles, as well as 0.26 assists and 1.52 chances created.
Looking at how he operates as a left-sided attacking midfielder in a 3-4-2-1, Leao is so far yet to score in seven games in that position, shooting less (2.43 times per game) and assisting less too (0.14 per 90). However, he completes more dribbles (3.43) and just about creates more chances (1.57).
