Milan boost: Leao fit for Napoli clash, Allegri weighs options | OneFootball

On Sunday evening, San Siro will be the stage for one of the most anticipated matches of the season: Milan vs Napoli. Among the most awaited protagonists is certainly Rafael Leao, who, according to the latest reports, will finally be available again for Massimiliano Allegri.

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The confirmation came from Sky Sport: the Portuguese forward is ready to return after the forced break that made him miss several official matches. The calf problem he suffered in mid-August, during the Coppa Italia match against Bari, now seems to be medically resolved. However, his athletic condition and ability to handle a high-level match from the very first minute still need to be assessed.

Allegri, in fact, seems inclined towards a cautious approach: Leao is expected to start on the bench, ready to come on during the match. This move, in addition to preserving his physical condition, could also be an important tactical weapon to strike at the Neapolitan defense when their energy begins to wane. Milan thus regains one of its most decisive players, someone capable of breaking games open with his bursts of speed and classy plays. His absence hasn’t been felt too much, considering that the Rossoneri have won all of their last four matches, bouncing back after their only misstep of the season, the opening defeat against Cremonese. Now, however, Allegri can once again count on number 10, another arrow in his quiver to face a big match that is crucial not only for the standings, but also for morale and seasonal ambitions.

Andrea Alati

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