"For this reason, Milan are now 'tired of waiting' for him to become a reliable player, abandoning the inconsistent talent he is today. Even more so when it's no longer a matter of one good game and one not so good, but a long series of lacklustre performances."
"More than his shooting inaccuracies, which are understandable, it's his lack of competitive spirit that's the reason for his possible exclusion. Leao isn't a player who can be counted on for work rate or a winger to be expected to track back and help the defence."
"This stage of the season requires extra sacrifice, and Rafa has too often missed the opportunity to prove himself as a perfect team player. On the contrary, he's often been upset about substitutions, being too slow or playing on the other end of the pitch."
Rafael Leao, approaching his 27th birthday after seven years at AC Milan, faces potential loss of his starting role due to prolonged inconsistent performances. Despite achieving significant milestones including a Scudetto, Champions League semi-final appearance, and becoming a father, Milan management has grown impatient with his unreliability. His last goal came over two months ago, and he has been jeered off the field multiple times by fans. Beyond shooting inaccuracies, Leao's lack of competitive spirit and work rate are primary concerns. He struggles with defensive tracking and team commitment, often appearing upset about substitutions. The club now demands extra sacrifice during this critical season stage, which Leao has repeatedly failed to demonstrate.
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