As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport in today's print edition, Rafael Leao is now backed into a corner. On Wednesday, Sergio Conceição sent a clear message to his compatriot: if he doesn't help the team in the defensive phase and in tracking back, he risks losing his place.
Alternatives are ready, and after the winter transfer window, there is no shortage of options.
Yunus Musah could play on the right, while Christian Pulisic or perhaps João Félix could take the left. Other solutions include Samuel Chukwueze and João Félix.
Conceição will not make any exceptions at Milanello:
In fact, a similar case was when he didn’t for his son Francisco during their time at Porto. He often left him on the bench precisely because he wasn’t defending as instructed. Rafa, therefore, has been warned.
