CorSport: ‘Love at first sight’ – how Conceicao’s ‘cure’ for Leao is working | OneFootball

Rafael Leao has star potential, as he always has done. However, getting the most out of him has always been the challenge for AC Milan. Now though, there are signs of it being unlocked.

There are few players who are as equally frustrating as they are brilliant like Leao in world football. The Portuguese winger is mesmerising at his best, and there can be no stopping him, but when things are not going well, they really aren’t.

So the challenge for Sergio Conceicao was to elevate the base, which of course, elevates the ceiling and so far, he is succeeding.

As Corriere dello Sport (via Milan News) writes, the ‘Conceicao cure’ is already showing signs of a positive impact on the winger. It was love at first sight for the pair and a relationship, that was never present with Paulo Fonseca, is already blossoming.

Since the arrival of the former Porto coach, Leao’s performances have been maturing, and he has been decisive in several moments, which was difficult to say during Fonseca’s time. Of course, there are still moments when the Portuguese drops off, but this is where further reinforcement is needed, especially on the front-line.

Conceicao is assured that the winger can be one of the world’s best, and right now, Leao is matching that idea. The only thing left to unlock is full consistency and the 50-year-old will hope to do that, and in doing so, the Portuguese could fulfill his potential.