‘We will see him against Napoli’ – Allegri confirms another injury setback for Leao

During his press conference earlier today, Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that Rafael Leao will miss the game against Udinese as well, targeting the Napoli clash instead. 

Leao sustained an injury in the Coppa Italia clash against Bari on August 17. While it was initially believed to be a minor injury, his return hasn’t just been delayed once, but twice, as Allegri confirmed he likely won’t be available against Udinese either.

The manager was asked to give an injury update during today’s press conference, on the eve of the clash against Bologna. While Leao and Ardon Jashari are the only players on the injury list, the winger’s delayed return certainly isn’t ideal.

“Leao has a problem with his soleus. Stretching or straining it doesn’t make any difference, it’s a complicated muscle. He won’t be available tomorrow and I don’t think he’ll be available against Udinese. I think we’ll see him against Napoli.

“Estupinan is fine, he’s even recovered from jet lag. Pulisic is fine, he has no problem with his hand. The others are all fine, only Leao and Jashari are injured, and we’ll wait for them in due time,” he stated.

Hopefully, Leao will be back for Napoli as it’s a very important game for Milan. They can perhaps manage against Udinese, but even then, it would have been good for the No.10 to get one game in his legs before the big clash against the Partenopei.