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The jewel in the crown of AC Milan is Rafael Leao; there is nothing to suggest otherwise. However, he needs to return to being that player.
Leao’s quality is known; on his day, he is one of the best wingers in the world. This is where the issue arises; his day is not regular, and this is where Massimiliano Allegri needs to get the best from the Portuguese.
The current and ‘true’ Leao
Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews) write that this is the ‘new mission’ for Allegri now. There is regret from this weekend’s game, and Leao, unfortunately, is at the heart of it for missing two chances in the game.
Of course, he is only just returning to action, and Milan did not lose against Juventus. However, it is a big chance missed to have picked up three points against another Scudetto rival. These are the games where Leao needs to show up the most.
Seeing him in a position to have great chances is promising; after all, he is not naturally a goalscorer. He was without action for 45 days, which is another factor in it. Importantly, Allegri continues to believe in him and the idea of a central role.
This is important, but now his belief must also help in finding the ‘true’ Leao, the MVP from the Scudetto season. It is possible, and it needs to be done soon.
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