This weekend, AC Milan needed a reaction from Rafael Leao, and they got one. The star scored a brace, and it could be the true start.
When Leao missed those two chances against Juventus, Fabrizio Romano stated that the international break would likely be made up of rumours about him, and it was true. Over the past two weeks, we have seen a lot of focus on the Portuguese.
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So, when he returned early, he headed straight to Milanello to work, keen to prove himself to Massimiliano Allegri.
Leao’s message
This weekend, the theory needed to be proven, and Leao needed to shine in his practical, which he did. For the first time in 512 days, the star grabbed a Serie A goal at the San Siro against the coach who had last got the most from him.
The anticipation for Leao was clear, as Calciomercato.com writes, and he fed on that. A starter, a scorer twice, the man of the match, and maybe more. He responded to the critics and doubts with a brace when he had to be the man to deliver.
He is ready to play the role Allegri asks, and with Luka Modric calling him one of the best in the world, we may see something unlock in Leao. Only time will tell, but maybe Leao is ready to return to the Rossoneri mantle.
dude , we saw what he did there when he got real mad , he did even keep his composure , old leao when he is angry usually had no end product but was a ruthless dribbler , this time he had 2 great shots . its his fault for our losses and wins it depends to him
He only looked dangerous when Gimenez came on and he could move away from the 9 position to a more free role.
Yet to be convinced that he can be the main striker up front. There were promising signs in pre-season and Coppa round 1 before the calf injury however.
Exactly. Let’s be honest, he was MIA before Gimenez came on and Leao got the freedom to go wide. He made one good shot and scored from a penalty. What else did he do? Nothing. Oh well… I guess he’s a proven #9 now… 🤯
DAT Copium! lmfao