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Rafael Leão was brought on during the second half of the draw between Milan and Juventus (0-0). The former Sporting player was the subject of a curious comment by Massimiliano Allegri, who got irritated with the Portuguese international when making the substitution.

Moreover, the Italian coach made a remark about the potential growth of the Portuguese player to become a top player, in statements to DAZN Italy made at the end of the match. "Rafa, oh Rafa, don't irritate me," exclaimed the Italian coach at the moment he wanted to shake up the game as quickly as possible.

In the 27 minutes he played, the forward ended up missing two chances he had to score and, in the end, the Milan coach criticized Rafael Leão's performance. "When he gets there, a player like him, with two chances, has to score."

The coach says the player still needs to evolve: "He has exceptional technical quality, just look at that shot from midfield, which is a genius move, but he needs to take the next step. When he's in front of the goal, he has to understand that he needs to be decisive because the team depends on it," emphasized Allegri, after Massimo Ambrosini also criticized the athlete.

In the current 2025/26 season, his seventh with Milan, Rafael Leão - valued at 70 million euros - has played three games for the Rossoneri. Over the 65 minutes played, the former Sporting player scored one goal and is still looking for his first assist.

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