From the moment Massimiliano Allegri was announced as the new head coach of AC Milan, and even earlier, when talks with the club first began, the Livorno-born manager made one thing immediately clear: Rafael Leao is not going anywhere and is at the heart of the Rossoneri project. If the opening two friendlies against Arsenal and Liverpool have taught us anything, it’s that the Portuguese forward is potentially a perfect fit for Max’s style of play, whether as a central striker or in his usual spot on the left flank.
The relationship between Leao and Allegri appears to have started under the best of circumstances, you can see it during matches and even from the very first training session. Today, Corriere dello Sport analyzes this new Rossoneri duo. The newspaper’s headline reads:
“Allegri and Leao, perfectly in sync.”
The subheading states: “A connection born right after the coach’s return to Milan, with Leao anointed as a key figure.” And the secondary line adds:
"Rafael impressed against Arsenal and Liverpool; tomorrow’s test against Perth Glory will be another opportunity to prove himself.”
