Inter legend Giuseppe Bergomi insisted that Sergio Conceiçao has good causes to depart Milan star Rafael Leao on the bench, suggesting his alternative may very well be a ‘tactical’ transfer slightly than a ‘punishment’.
The Rossoneri coach didn’t embrace the Portuguese ace within the beginning XI for the second consecutive time in Serie A in opposition to Verona, and similar to within the earlier week, the 25-year-old got here on after the break to make a distinction for his aspect.
Leao’s second-half shows in opposition to Empoli and Verona produced one aim and one help, each of which allowed Milan to interrupt the impasse.
Whereas some prompt that Conceiçao may very well be bothered by Leao’s angle, Bergomi believes the supervisor has observed his skill to make an influence in its place and is solely benefiting from it.
Bergomi: Conceiçao retains Leao on the bench as a ‘tactical alternative’
“For my part, Conceição doesn’t punish him by conserving him on the bench,” the previous defender informed Sky Sport Italia, as .
“He retains him on the bench as a result of when he comes on, he decides the match. I’ll give an instance: Juventus in opposition to Inter had a sure angle, however then one thing totally different clicked within the second half.
“Milan introduced on Leao to win the video games in opposition to Empoli and Verona at house, so it’s additionally a tactical option to hold him on the bench.”
The Portugal worldwide is predicted to begin in opposition to Feyenoord, as Milan look to .