Andriy Shevchenko believes ‘something can occur’ within the Scudetto race for Milan, however warns Rafael Leao ‘shouldn’t be a striker’ and should not have ‘the incorrect perspective.’
The Rossoneri squeezed previous Torino 3-2 on the weekend to pile stress on leaders Inter, slicing the hole on the high of the Serie A desk to simply six factors.
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With eight rounds to go, and Napoli additionally solely seven factors behind the highest spot, the Scudetto race is all of the sudden opened up once more.
Shevchenko offers Leao verdict for Milan
NUREMBERG, GERMANY – JUNE 03: Andriy Shevchenko, The Ukrainian Soccer Affiliation appears to be like on previous to the worldwide pleasant match between Germany and Ukraine at Max-Morlock-Stadion on June 03, 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photograph by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Photos)
“Inter have a a lot deeper squad and the benefit on factors, however Milan are having an excellent season,” as he attended an occasion for the Legends Trophy tour.
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“The win over Torino was an essential step ahead, and Allegri fired up the workforce after their defeat to Lazio. I believe Milan will win the following few matches and put stress on Inter. If they’re up there, something can occur. It’s going to all be determined within the subsequent few weeks.”
Milan misplaced to Lazio and the end result was overshadowed by controversy when , resisting a hug from coach Max Allegri, after which reportedly arguing with teammate Christian Pulisic too.
The Portuguese expertise has struggled with the brand new position of centre-forward created for him by Allegri, preferring to start out out vast left.
“Rafa shouldn’t be a striker,” warned Shevchenko, a person who is aware of loads about getting targets within the Rossoneri jersey.
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“He has been requested to be a centre-forward, doing properly in some video games, much less properly in others. We have to see if he actually desires to assist the workforce, and he’s the one one who can play that position proper now.”
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan appears to be like dejected through the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photos)
Though Leao definitely shouldn’t be missing in expertise, his perspective has usually been the reason for issues, and Milan are reportedly dropping endurance.
“You will get a sport incorrect, however should not have the incorrect perspective,” added Shevchenko.
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“There are moments when you will get offended with a teammate or the coach, however the essential factor is to clear the air immediately.”
Leao was out injured for the 3-2 victory towards Torino, so the final picture was of him resisting a substitution with Lazio.