After serving his one-match suspension against Genoa, Rafael Leao will be available again to Massimiliano Allegri for the final league match against Cagliari at San Siro. However, the Portuguese forward will need to convince the Tuscan coach to start him, given Christopher Nkunku’s strong form and the encouraging signs of improvement from Christian Pulisic, along with Niclas Füllkrug’s solid performance at Marassi.
The numbers without Leao
The statistics without the number 10 are clear: Milan have recorded 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat (on the opening matchday against Cremonese), averaging 2.44 points per game. Their attacking output has also improved, with 20 goals scored across those 9 matches, as relayed via MilanPress.it.
The dilemma: with or without Rafa?
It is certainly not easy to leave out Leao given his status within the squad, but what has happened in recent weeks calls for broader reflection. San Siro is no longer forgiving towards the former Lille player, who has been booed repeatedly when substituted. In the summer, the dilemma will be even harder to solve, and the management will have to deal with it. For now, Allegri must resolve his immediate decision.
