"Since the summer, perhaps before, he has adapted his mindset, becoming a 'dedicated professional', ensuring his team can rely on him as a centre forward, whilst also being more widely reliable, thanks to his work on his physical well-being. There was no reason for him to be at the training ground, even if he had pain in his adductor. It was completely his choice to work with the medical staff and ensure that he is getting back to his best condition as soon as possible."
"It is not just at Milanello where he has made the sacrifice, though. In his mind, it is 'Milan above everything' and this can be seen on the pitch, too, where he has taken the role of being a centre forward in his stride. Whilst he has put his own spin on the role, adding some creative flair to things, he makes No.9-like moves, which have even impressed Allegri, who has worked with some of the best strikers of recent years."
AC Milan scheduled a rest day during a congested fixture run, but Rafael Leao attended training at Milanello alongside Santiago Gimenez and Alexis Saelemaekers. Gimenez and Saelemaekers reported for recovery, while Leao chose to train despite adductor pain. Leao has altered his mindset since the summer, becoming a dedicated professional focused on physical well-being and reliability as a centre forward. He prioritizes Milan above personal comfort and has embraced No.9 responsibilities, adding creative flair while executing striker-like movements. Massimiliano Allegri has been impressed by Leao's adaptation. Leao has scored seven goals in 15 Serie A matches this season.
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