#rafael-leao

#rafael-leao

In the second half of Lazio vs. Milan, Leao twice made a deep run behind Adam Marusic. In both moves, there was a moment when Pulisic, in possession, could have sent a through ball to him. They were two difficult but not impossible passes that could have unlocked the game.

We had to win this match and we won. Against Inter it will be a different game, I wouldn't say decisive, but the derby is always a challenge everyone feels. I ask my teammates to give their all and take it personally because it's a do-or-die match.

Rafael Leao posted a photo with Francesco Camarda, the two sharing the sponsorship of Adidas. Today, the Portuguese took centre stage in a different way: he walked the runway for Adidas' mega show. He was joined by other top-flight footballers, including Davide Frattesi, Federico Dimarco, and Giacomo Raspadori.

Niclas Füllkrug was very disappointed after his penalty miss against Pisa and was consoled by Rafael Leao, as well as other teammates, after the final whistle. At half-time, Massimiliano Allegri decided to replace Christopher Nkunku with Füllkrug. The German was immediately involved in a wonderful goal, scored by Adrien Rabiot, but it was ruled out for a handball on the former.

Leao is feeling better physically, making it easier for him to joke around and bring cheer. He confirmed his physical improvements on his personal social media accounts, stating on Instagram: "Doing much better." A video appeared on Milan's accounts yesterday morning, showing him entering the pitch just behind Luka Modric, with Rafa pretending to play the violin as a tribute to the 'maestro'.

It would be fair to say that he doesn't agree with what the former Inter striker has had to say about the Portuguese. Emanuele: "Antonio, aren't you making all this fuss over Leao because you're actually in love with him, and you see in him the only refinement and bravado in Serie A, just like you did? Or are you also a results-oriented player who criticises talent?"

Leao is feeling better. He was much better in the second half, he was more active. He still has to find his optimal condition. It's important for him that he's starting to score goals. He's much more relaxed, so he forgets about things that aren't related to football matches. The important thing for a striker is to score goals.