#rafael-leao

#rafael-leao

Definitely had better days and very relieved the penalty didn't turn out decisive - grazie team!🙏🏼 Games like this can still make the difference in the end and that's all we need now! Thank you all for supporting us on this Friday night - have a nice weekend, Rossoneri! ❤️🖤

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?"

I think about speaking on the pitch. I have the trust of the team and the staff: I always try to respond 100%.

Over the past few days, there have been various reports regarding the negotiations to extend Maignan's stay. Daniele Longo stated that the chances of him signing are as low as 10%, but this morning La Gazzetta dello Sport paint an entirely different picture. La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Maignan close to a yes. Official offer from Milan. Contract renewal until 2030, salary raised to Leao's level. Tomorrow they face Verona: the smaller sides are a problem, and Rafa is a doubt."