Leao doesn’t join Portugal national team as he remains in Milan to recover from injury | OneFootball

Rafael Leao won’t fly to Portugal to be assessed by the national team doctors as he remains in Milan to recover from an adductor injury.

Milan star Leao will remain in Italy during the March break to recover from an adductor injury.

The Portuguese winger missed Saturday’s 3-2 win over Torino but was still expected to join his national team to be assessed by the national team doctors.

However, Italian sources, including Calciomercato.com, claim that his trip to Portugal has been cancelled, so the 26-year-old will remain at Milanello to continue his recovery.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Rafael Leao of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Leao underwent medical tests on Saturday, which ruled out a lesion.

The Portugal international has been dealing with an adductor injury since the reverse fixture against Torino on December 8, when he was forced to be subbed off.

CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks dejected during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

According to Calciomercato.com, Leao also has discomfort in the pubic area.

Milan will return to the pitch after the break in a crucial Serie A match against third-placed Napoli.