#rafael-leao

#rafael-leao

Rafael Leao is currently not expected to be able to start Monday night's game against Napoli, forcing Massimiliano Allegri to change his plans. Positive signs arrived regarding Leao's condition from Milanello on Thursday, but it's not yet clear whether they're conclusive.

After what happened in Rome, this tense situation rather than an argument, with Leao, irritated after the substitution, a major controversy has begun to arise regarding the player's future and what comes after. We want to try to clarify the situation, but also to defuse the situation a bit.

In the second half of Lazio vs. Milan, Leao twice made a deep run behind Adam Marusic. In both moves, there was a moment when Pulisic, in possession, could have sent a through ball to him. They were two difficult but not impossible passes that could have unlocked the game.

Since the end of January, the forward and his entourage have been talking to Igli Tare (the two have an excellent relationship) about a possible contract extension. Both the player and the club want to move forward together, and so a contract extension has gone from an idea to a renewal negotiation, all while Leao improved his season tally to nine goals on Sunday in Cremona.

We had to win this match and we won. Against Inter it will be a different game, I wouldn't say decisive, but the derby is always a challenge everyone feels. I ask my teammates to give their all and take it personally because it's a do-or-die match.

Rafael Leao posted a photo with Francesco Camarda, the two sharing the sponsorship of Adidas. Today, the Portuguese took centre stage in a different way: he walked the runway for Adidas' mega show. He was joined by other top-flight footballers, including Davide Frattesi, Federico Dimarco, and Giacomo Raspadori.