The Conceição effect seems to be yielding results with Rafael Leao for now.
Following his outstanding performance in the Supercoppa final against Inter, Milan’s No. 10 was decisive once again in Como, scoring the game-winning goal to secure the 2-1 victory—but not only that.
There's now a need to prove something more against a top team like Juventus, however, a side against which the Portuguese player has never truly managed to shine. Leão must take that next mental step that could elevate him to being one of the best in the world.
He’s also being spurred on by Conceição, who said in yesterday’s press conference that he has urged Leão to aim for 20 goals this season, rather than the usual 10 he has accustomed the Rossoneri faithful to expect.
Regarding the left-winger's performances, Tuttosport raised questions this morning with the following headline:
"Milan, Leao dilemma: Dormant or decisive?”
This reflects the concern that, too often in matches of this caliber, Milan’s No. 10 fails to impose himself as a player of his stature truly should.
