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Rafael Leao’s recovery from the calf injury he sustained against Bari during the Coppa Italia match is proceeding well, a report claims.
MilanNews recall that Leao opened that game with a headed goal, but was forced off moments later after feeling some discomfort in his calf. While not too serious an issue, it has caused him to miss the first two Serie A games of the season.
The Portuguese striker continued his personalised program on Wednesday, showing encouraging signs regarding his recovery. He is expected to return to the squad next week to be available to Massimiliano Allegri for the match against Bologna.
The Milan coach is counting heavily on Leao and will build the new Milan attack around him, with the Portuguese set to be central to the team’s attacking structure. In the preseason matches, for example, he started up front alongside Christian Pulisic in a 3-5-2 system.
A two-man partnership with Christopher Nkunku is also being explored, as well as a potential role evolution, with him becoming a centre-forward. These strategies are being evaluated at Milanello, but the most important news is that Leao’s return is increasingly imminent.
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