"Rafael Leao is never far away from media attention. Whether it is praise or criticism, everyone seems to have an opinion on AC Milan's No.10. What's clear to everyone is that Leao is not playing at 100%, and hasn't been for weeks now. After an initial groin strain, the issue seems to have become pubalgia which is affecting his usual bursts of pace and darting runs."
"Yet, Leao is finding a way to be productive. On Wednesday against Como, the Portuguese scored again after almost a month and a half without one, pulling himself level with Christian Pulisic as the joint-top scorer on eight Serie A goals. In doing so, Leao also became only the second player to be involved in at least 10 goals in each of the last six Serie A seasons (since 2020-21), after Lautaro MartÃnez."
Rafael Leao is receiving intense media attention and is visibly below full fitness due to pubalgia stemming from an initial groin strain, which has reduced his bursts of pace and darting runs. Despite operating around 50% physically, he scored against Como to reach eight Serie A goals and joint-top with Pulisic, and became the second player to be involved in at least 10 goals in each of the last six Serie A seasons. Leao has adapted to a centre-forward role to play closer to goal, aiming to increase scoring and assists, and has shown leadership through his on-field actions and unselfish celebrations.
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