"Leao's international break will be spent doing treatment, gentle exercises, meticulously measured workloads and medical checks to monitor the health of his adductor muscle. This situation generates understandable anxiety about the condition of a troublesome muscle."
"Living with the problem is complex. It's difficult in training, when you have to push a little to see how his legs respond. Naturally, it's even more difficult in matches, when you need to push yourself to the max."
"Rafa's best weapon is his sprinting and running forward, and having to manage his runs limits him. It's like going onto the pitch with the constant thought of potentially running into even worse problems."
"His absence against Torino was particularly notable, erasing the (theoretical) progress of recent weeks. The failure to call him up came after a pre-match discussion with Allegri, who had asked him to help the team more."
Leao will spend the international break undergoing treatment and medical checks for his adductor muscle, which has been a source of anxiety. He faces challenges in training and matches due to the recurring nature of his pubalgia. Allegri noted Leao's initial improvement, but his condition has since declined, complicating his ability to perform. With the World Cup approaching, Leao's situation is precarious, as he struggles with the pressure of managing his injury while trying to contribute to his team.
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