Rafael Leao injury: latest updates after medical checks | OneFootball

Several sources report that Rafael Leao sustained a flexor injury against Hellas Verona and will be reassessed next week.

The Portuguese was forced off the pitch during the first half of Milan’s away game at Verona on Friday.

Rafael Leao injury: latest updates after medical checks

epa11787603 Milan’s Rafael Leao during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Hellas Verona and AC Milan, in Verona, Italy, December 20 2024. EPA-EFE/EMANUELE PENNACCHIO

He underwent medical tests on Saturday morning, and according to TMW and other Italian sources, the Portuguese examinations highlighted an elongation of the flexor in his left thigh.

Leao will undergo a new MRI scan next week.

This means he’s in serious doubt for the Rossoneri’s last game of the year against Roma at San Siro on December 29.

According to Calciomercato.com, Leao will surely miss the Roma game next week and could also be ruled out of the Supercoppa semifinal against Juventus on January 3.

After the Verona game last night, Milan coach Paulo Fonseca said Leao’s injury was “not serious.”

The Portuguese tactician is currently without nine first-team players, but Ismael Bennacer returned to group training this morning and is expected to be available against Roma next weekend.

Leao is Milan’s highest earner and has six goals and six assists in 22 appearances across all competitions this season.