This weekend, the debate about Rafael Leao and his position for AC Milan reached a new level with fans seeking answers about where to play the Portuguese.
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Against Cremonese, Leao started as a striker, but he ended the game on the wing, as he so often has done in recent times. Naturally, he is a winger, but Massimiliano Allegri’s work has seen him transform into a central option.
The ‘eternal’ Leao debate
As Calciomercato.com writes, in the game this weekend, there were several talking points involving Leao and his position. He certainly missed a few big chances, ones you need to score as a striker, but he got in the right positions.
Is Leao a typical striker? No, that much is simple. However, he is only bettered goal-wise in Serie A by Lautaro Martinez, one of the most out-and-out strikers in Europe. For the Portuguese to be in the conversation without that experience is a strong point.
However, the ‘eternal debate’ carries on.
In the summer, the Rossoneri will probably sign a striker, and it remains to be seen if Leao will be replaced or if they will play alongside him up front. If it is the former, the question arises about his position.
At 27, as the report writes, he is not going to develop much more, so a sale could be considered for the right fee. The World Cup could reignite talks with the European elites, and offers could arrive.
However, there are no signs that either party wants this. In fact, the talks of a renewal recently say enough.