"In the summer, it seemed Rafael Leao would be transformed by Massimiliano Allegri, and the Portuguese is now shining brighter than ever for AC Milan. Players like Leao are far more difficult than they are easy. Of course, it can be easy, but working out where to make them stand out is the challenging bit. For Allegri, the star is a striker, and so the change was made in the summer."
"The decision to move him centrally came with years of questioning about its possibility. With many suggesting the idea, without the guarantee that his numbers would improve. However, they have done. As Quotidiano Sportivo reports, there are very obvious benefits in his game since the move. He has scored five goals in seven league games, with an assist on the side too. Against Lazio, he was instrumental, scoring the winner as well as having five shots, of which three were on target."
"It took until February to hit five goals in Serie A last season, whilst also being made to wait 512 days for a Serie A goal at San Siro. Now, both look like distant memories of the old Leao. Whether the Rossoneri can 'do anything' with this new Leao remains to be seen, but the initial results are beyond positive."
Massimiliano Allegri moved Rafael Leao into a central striker position during the summer. The positional change has produced clear statistical gains and improved performances. Leao has scored five goals in seven Serie A matches and provided one assist. In the Lazio match he scored the winner and registered five shots, three on target. Last season he only reached five Serie A goals in February and endured a 512-day wait for a San Siro league goal. The recent form makes those struggles seem distant, though it remains uncertain how much the team can build around the new Leao.
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