MN: ‘Numbers speak for themselves’ – Leao shines again against Inter | OneFootball

Rafael Leao is as beautiful to watch as he is frustrating. The AC Milan star clearly has bags of ability, but he can also be so annoying to watch. Against Inter, though, this was not the case.

When he is at his best, there are few players as exciting to watch as Leao, and that is in Italy and Europe. The Portuguese has been blessed with immense talent, and when it shines, the winger is the best on the field.

However, when it doesn’t shine, frustrations are shown quickly; largely a double-edged sword in that regard.

Against Inter, as Milan News write, he returned as a starter, and made his mark, even if he couldn’t find the back of the net. Perhaps, this is the Leao that is needed more, though, as he provided a threat, allowing others to go under the radar.

At the game’s opening, it was clear that he was ready to torment, and he had great fun against Matteo Darmian. For this reason, his teammates quickly looked to him, and this shows in the stats, with Leao having three shots (one on target), two key passes, and two fouls drawn, whilst also being the most passed to player in the game, according to the report.

So, it is still difficult to do without him, which was proved when he left the pitch. On average, his performances may not be as consistent as Reijnders and Pulisic, but there is nobody that can have the same impact.