Costacurta praises Leao for Roma performance: “He played with ease”

Rafael Leao is becoming ever-present at the centre of AC Milan games this season, and he is aiding the side in getting big results.

When Massimiliano Allegri was first linked to the Milan job, it seemed like he wanted to build around Leao. Of course, given the Portuguese’s quality, it was understandable and still is. However, with a new role in mind, it would be interesting to see how it played out.

Now, it appears to be a masterstroke, with Leao potentially at his best level in years, if not ever in a Rossoneri shirt. In four Serie A starts, he has three goals and an assist, which have directly contributed to two wins and a draw.

Leao’s ‘ease’ on Sunday

After the Juventus game, many were left a bit puzzled with him and his position, and questions have even been asked since. However, if Leao is to continue as he has in the last four games, it would be difficult to say he is not at the best level of his career.

Speaking after the game to Sky Sport, Billy Costacurta gave a lot of praise, via MilanNews.

“He played with ease in those spaces. He was good, but also unlucky. It’s always worth noting when he does that kind of move: then he pauses, as always, but tonight he was good.”