"There was worry when Rafael Leao was taken off the pitch against Torino. However, an MRI has quickly made fears about the AC Milan star lessen. This season, Milan have struggled with their strikers. Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez have not performed and have both struggled with issues. So, Massimiliano Allegri has had to think outside the box. As a result, it has meant that Christian Pulisic and Leao have had to be the two to attack the box more often than not."
"The duo have also struggled with injuries through the season, making their playing time together limited. Panic lessened for Leao This week, it was Pulisic who struggled with flu symptoms. Yet, he returned to be the hero as the Rossoneri won 3-2 against Torino. His return, though, was marred by Leao's own injury. Seven minutes after Adrien Rabiot's goal, the Portuguese went off, holding his groin, making many worry about the length he could miss."
AC Milan have struggled this season with striker form and injuries, with Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez failing to perform and facing problems. Massimiliano Allegri has adjusted tactics by deploying Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao more centrally to attack the box. Pulisic and Leao have both suffered injuries, limiting their time playing together. Leao exited the Torino match clutching his groin seven minutes after Adrien Rabiot's goal, prompting concern over a possible longer-term absence. An MRI has shown no muscle injury. Treatment to resolve inflammation has already begun and immediate panic has lessened.
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