Rafael Leão says Milan are “prepared” for Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina and believes the Rossoneri now have the expertise, stability and management wanted to problem for prime spot.
The Portugal worldwide spoke dwell on CBS’ Morning Footy, relating the derby, his position beneath Massimiliano Allegri and the event of key teammates.
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Looking forward to the conflict with Inter, Leão pressured the starvation throughout the squad, with .
“All of the gamers are prepared for the sport. We wish to put together it effectively – it’s the derby and Inter have an excellent group, an excellent group. For us it’s additionally a chance to succeed in the highest of the desk and you’ll already really feel the ambiance for the weekend.”
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates scoring his group’s second objective in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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Leão praised the membership’s work in the course of the summer season rebuild.
“Final 12 months was troublesome, this 12 months many new gamers arrived. However the membership, the construction, everybody did nice work. They introduced in a terrific director, they saved Ibra, they introduced Allegri along with his expertise, they introduced Modric. These items are necessary for us youthful gamers. We would like good outcomes, step-by-step, and Sunday is an opportunity to indicate what we are able to do.”
Milan star Leao on Allegri & Pulisic
On Allegri, . “He doesn’t ask me for a lot of issues, he simply stated, ‘be free’. An important factor is focus and the proper mentality. He is aware of what I can do with the ball and with out it. He’s like a father asking his son to all the time do higher. I really feel assured as a result of I do know he counts on me.”
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He additionally admitted his positional evolution has been pushed by trendy soccer. “I really like one-v-ones, dribbling one, two, three defenders. However soccer has modified, statistics matter. An important factor now’s scoring. Allegri modified my mentality by placing me nearer to objective. Out vast I’m typically too far, however to be the decisive participant it’s important to make the distinction by scoring.”
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Leão praised Christian Pulisic’s adaptation right into a central position. “Christian has modified a bit, at Chelsea and Dortmund he was an out-and-out winger. Now he understands the evolution of soccer and the significance of numbers. He’s very clever, is aware of the best way to transfer as a No.10, and once I play with him I attempt to assist create house. He’s essential for us and might make the distinction anyplace.”
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Leão additionally joked about his initiation at Milan: “I arrived once I was 19 or 20, I couldn’t say no, so I sang for a minute and escaped instantly” and mirrored on fatherhood giving him new motivation: “It taught me to be extra targeted and revel in each second. They provide me energy, in troublesome instances, I consider them and the best way to do higher.”