Official: Leao sent home early by Portugal due to sub-optimal physical condition

AC Milan have been given notice that Rafael Leao will return to Italy sooner than expected, after he was sent home by the Portuguese national team.

It has been an interesting international break for Milan, in that you can debate whether it came at a good time or not. However, the events of said break have certainly not been ideal, which is just the club’s luck.

A few knocks have caused a bit of concern; however, there is nothing too extreme to report. With that said, they have been given another international back before expected.

Leao returns to Italy

In a statement released by the Portuguese National Team this morning, it is confirmed that Leao will not be involved in their game against Hungary, and has been released from the national team. The decision was made by Roberto Martinez.

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What must be made clear is that the decision has been made due to the star not being up to speed, with the statement saying the decision was made, ‘considering the physical condition of the player who participated, coming off the bench, in the Portugal-Republic of Ireland match’.

This is not an injury, but rather Leao not being ready for their next game.

Instead of preparing for another game this international break, he can prepare for the Fiorentina game on Sunday.