At Milan, there is great anticipation to understand the extent of the calf injury Rafael Leao sustained on Sunday in the Coppa Italia match against Bari. Today is an important day in that regard, as the Portuguese forward will undergo medical tests that should provide more clarity on his muscle problem. There is some concern, although the feeling is that it should not be anything particularly serious.
Leao, no risks...
As reported this morning by Corriere della Sera, the Milan medical staff is determined not to take any risks. Therefore, even if the tests reveal only a minor issue, Leao will be rested for Saturday’s Serie A opener at San Siro against Cremonese. A real pity for Rafa, and of course also for Max Allegri, who risks being without his talisman and one of the team’s most in-form players during preseason, something underlined by his goal on Sunday that opened the scoring against Bari.
Leao’s situation is also affecting the transfer market...
Until Milan has clarity on the recovery timeline of the Portuguese star, they will not give the green light for Noah Okafor’s departure. The Swiss forward is on the verge of joining Leeds in a deal worth around €15 million. At Casa Milan, the mood remains optimistic, as from the very beginning Leao’s injury did not appear serious. Still, only today’s tests will reveal the true condition of the Rossoneri No.10’s calf.
