Rafael Leao admits he’s ‘not the proper participant’ and has ‘nothing in opposition to’ Milan coach Paulo Fonseca, however nonetheless ‘doesn’t agree’ with some criticism of his work ethic.
The ahead is at present on worldwide obligation with Portugal and by his efficiency on the Estadio Bernabeu, the place Milan beat Actual Madrid 3-1 within the Champions League.
Nonetheless, he was nonetheless accused by Sky Sport Italia pundit and former Rossoneri defender of solely placing the trouble in throughout the large video games and having a poor work ethic, that means he was not on this planet’s high 100 gamers.
“Clearly I don’t agree with that,” responded Leao to
“I’ve been having an amazing season at Milan however, like everybody else, there are ups and downs. The marketing campaign has solely simply began. Look, I do know that I’m not the proper participant and typically I can do significantly better.
“I’m not shaken by this criticism, I’ve individuals who assist me to enhance and people are those I’ve to hearken to. This criticism simply spurs me on to reply on the pitch.”
Rafael Leao on rapport with Fonseca at Milan
Fonseca took a stand by dropping Leao to the Milan bench for 3 consecutive Serie A matches, whereas he’s virtually all the time substituted when he does begin.
Nonetheless, the star man tried to shrug off strategies of a feud on the Milanello coaching floor.
“These items occur throughout the season, I’ve nothing in opposition to him and he has nothing in opposition to me. It’s all settled. I don’t like being on the bench, clearly, however he makes the selections and I as a participant should respect the coach.
“After I step onto the pitch, I’ve to do my finest to assist the workforce.”
Leao has scored three targets and supplied 5 assists in 14 video games for Milan thus far this season between Serie A and the Champions League.