MOTM Leao states Milan must ‘always aim for the top’ after UCL win: “Quality is not enough” | OneFootball

Despite being named as a substitute for the game, Rafael Leao changed the game for AC Milan when he entered the pitch in the second half and received the MOTM award for his efforts.

The big talking point, as it has been on so many occasions this season, was that Leao had been benched by Paulo Fonseca ahead of a big game, with a report stating that he is the only ‘big player’ to be dropped consistently.

Despite the lack of a starting place, Leao still made an impact which will impress Fonseca heavily, and he scored the goal that set the Rossoneri on the way to victory, before aiding in the press that resulted in Tammy Abraham’s goal.

After the game, he was interviewed by Milan TV, and he admitted that the win was due to Fonseca’s preparation, whilst also looking ahead to the future, and his words have been transcribed by Milan News.

“The most important thing was to win. We took the lead, then we gave them chances that gave them confidence. The coach had prepared the match well, we knew it was not easy to play against them at home. In these games, quality is not enough to win.”

On continuity…

“Now there are three more games to go, let’s hope we win them because it’s important. Now this game is over, let’s think now about the one in the championship. Milan must always aim at the top of the table.”