Portuguese coach Álvaro Magalhães believes Milan star didn’t deserve a spot within the squad for the 2026 World Cup on account of his ‘disastrous’ season with the Rossoneri.
Leão has been included within the Portugal World Cup squad by coach Roberto Martinez, however in keeping with Álvaro Magalhães, a former assistant coach of Giovanni Trapattoni at Benfica, the Milan winger didn’t deserve a spot within the group travelling to the USA, and this summer season.
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Magalhães: Leão had a ‘disastrous’ season at Milan
Magalhães is so upset with Leão’s season with Milan that he feels the winger’s call-up was the largest shock in Martinez’s squad.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Rafael Leão of warms up previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“Rafael Leão had a disastrous season and is in poor type, however the coach at all times retains the identical attacking gamers. I believe those that end the season in the very best type needs to be those chosen,” Magalhães informed
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Leão hasn’t scored a Serie A aim since March 1 and has netted ten occasions in 30 appearances throughout all competitions this season, offering three assists.
A current stat has highlighted that Milan have earned , and, in keeping with a number of studies, the Rossoneri will hearken to affords of no less than €50m for him this summer season.