"When Massimiliano Allegri joined AC Milan, there was intrigue about where Rafael Leao would play, and it is clear that he is now seen as a striker. This season, Leao has been moved into a central area, as opposed to a winger, and the results so far have been impressive. Numbers for proof Sky discussed his numbers on the show, and they are less similar to those of a winger, but rather a striker."
"For example, the fact that he now attempts 2.87 dribbles fewer per game. However, his shooting numbers are far greater. Whilst his shot and shot on target numbers are effectively the same (2.56 vs 2.57 and 1.12 vs. 1.15), his xG has risen to 0.6 per game, and his xG per shot has risen to 0.15, as well as the fact that he now offers a contribution every 92 minutes, almost halving last season's numbers."
Massimiliano Allegri moved Rafael Leao into a central striker role at AC Milan. Leao now operates in central areas rather than on the wing, producing noticeable tactical and statistical changes. His dribble and sprint attempts have declined, including 2.87 fewer dribbles per game. Shooting and shot-on-target totals remain similar, but expected goals (xG) per game increased to 0.6 and xG per shot rose to 0.15. Leao now records a goal or assist contribution every 92 minutes, roughly half the time compared with last season. The statistical profile aligns more with a striker than a winger.
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