Last night, around 9 p.m., Rafael Leão posted a photo on social media while he was on a plane. So where was the Portuguese player heading? Today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport tried to piece together this 'mystery': Milan’s number 10 was not on vacation, as he hasn’t been granted any days off by AC Milan.
Instead, he flew abroad to treat the groin inflammation that has been troubling him since December and that forced him to watch from the stands in Milan’s most recent match against Torino FC.
No certainty:
Leão visited a specialist to undergo an examination, as his goal is to be available again for Massimiliano Allegri for the match against SSC Napoli scheduled after the international break (April 6). At the moment, there are no guarantees about his recovery, it’s still too early to say whether he will be fit or not. More clarity is expected next week. In the meantime, the Portuguese forward faces days of intense work, as he is determined to be available at all costs and will do everything possible to return to the squad for the away match at the Maradona.
The Napoli stadium that has brought Leão good fortune in the past, as he has often been decisive against the 'Partenopei'.
One unforgettable moment was his brace on April 2, 2023, in Milan’s 4–0 league win. However, perhaps his most important contribution came a couple of weeks later in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals (April 18, 2023), when he carried the ball almost the entire length of the pitch and delivered a perfect assist to Olivier Giroud, who simply had to tap it into the net (the match ended 1–1, sending the Rossoneri through to the semifinals). Rafa hopes to repeat such performances on April 6, but first it remains to be seen whether he will recover from his groin problem, as relayed via MilanNews.it.
