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Dishes assist against Como Leao drew one foul and assisted once to go with two interceptions and one chance created in Thursday's 3-1 win over Como.

Impact Leao had mostly a quiet display but found Adrien Rabiot with a little ball over the top to set the stage for his side's first goal. It's his second helper in the season. He didn't take a shot, ending a five-game streak during which he had fired 16 (eight on target). He has scored twice and notched chances created and one cross (one accurate) in the last four matches since returning from injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot helps AC Milan close Serie A gap with 3-1 comeback win over Como

AC Milan has narrowed the gap at the top of Serie A by rallying to defeat Como 3-1

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores on season-high seven shots Leao scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Leao continued his strong run of form with another goal, scoring from a season-high seven shots to make it back-to-back goals. He has started the last 10 matches when available and failed to record an attacking contribution only three times, twice leaving before the second half due to discomfort or injury and once against league leaders Inter. During that span, he has totaled seven goals from 30 shots and one assist from seven chances created.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan saved by Genoa's missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw

AC Milan has missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it drew 1-1 with Genoa

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Scores against Cagliari Leao (thigh) scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Leao logged 70 minutes after missing time with an injury and decided the game with a precise strike from the left-hand portion of the box after a defender botched a clearance. He's up to six goals in 11 Serie A games. He has posted at least one shot in his last three displays, totaling eight (two accurate) and adding one goal and two chances created in that stretch.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

Rafael Leão has returned from injury to score the goal that took AC Milan back to the top of Serie A

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Cagliari Leao (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Cagliari.

Impact Not only has Leao recovered from the injury that sidelined him for more than a month, but he'll be available to lead the attacking line. Leao has five goals and one assist this season across 10 appearances (eight starts).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Cagliari Leao (thigh) "has recovered fully but hasn't played in a month. We'll see how many minutes he has in him," coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Leao was given an extra week to shake off his thigh issue and will be in the mix to start since Christopher Nkunku (ankle) is out and Christian Pulisic isn't 100 percent, but is unlikely to play the whole game. He has notched two goals and one assist in his last five showings, adding 12 shots (six on target), three key passes and three crosses (zero accurate).

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Verona fixture Leao (thigh) "won't be called up for Sunday," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.

Impact Leao hasn't responded well to the ramp-up in training and will skip his second Serie A in a row, plus the Supercoppa Italiana in between. Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic will likely team up again offensively, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be the main alternative.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Primed to return against Verona Leao (thigh) trained regularly with the rest of the group as Milan returned from Saudi Arabia, Mediaset reported.

Impact Leao was unable to play during the Supercoppa Italiana but will have multiple days to get ready for Sunday's home game against Verona. He might be eased off the bench initially, like after his calf injury early in the season. His return will impact Christopher Nkunku primarily. He has tallied two goals and one assist in his last five showings, adding 12 (six on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and three key passes.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Supercoppa Leao (thigh) remained unavailable for Thursday's clash with Napoli.

Impact Leao traveled with the rest of the team to Saudi Arabia as he had a shot to be an option for the final, but his team got eliminated beforehand, and he's continued to train on the side in the lead-up to this match, ultimately watching it from the stands. He'll have more than a week to be ready for December 28's game against Verona.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing mild injury Leao has avoided a muscular lesion but is dealing with significant adductor soreness, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Leao won't be available against Sassuolo later his week, but he's not expected to be out for a long time and could return for the Supercoppa on December 18 or at worst for the ensuing Serie A round. Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic will form the attack while Leao is on the shelf.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Torino match in first half Leao recorded one shot (zero on goal) before departing Monday's tilt against Torino at the 31st minute because of a muscular injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Leao felt something in his groin/upper thigh during a run and headed directly to the sidelines. He'll undergo tests in the next couple of days ahead of Sunday's clash with Sassuolo. He was replaced by Samuele Ricci, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek moving to a more attacking role, as Christian Pulisic didn't have a lot of minutes in him due to illness.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Leao scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Leao found the back of the net in the 51st minute scoring the lone goal of the match while leading Milan with five shots. The attacker has two goals to go along with six shots and two chances created over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan edges Lazio to top Serie A and Yildiz nets two for Juventus

AC Milan has moved to the top of Serie A after beating Lazio 1-0 despite missing Christian Pulisic

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Italy forward Federico Chiesa's escape route?! Serie A giants jostle for position to sign Liverpool ace ahead of potential January exit

Federico Chiesa's Liverpool stint appears to be approaching a breaking point as Serie A giants Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma circle ahead o...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • goal

Italy forward Federico Chiesa's escape route?! Serie A giants jostle for position to sign Liverpool ace ahead of potential January exit

Held in check by Inter Leao drew one foul, generated three clearances and was yellow-carded in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Inter Milan.

Impact Leao rarely managed to shake loose and failed to log a single shot, key pass or cross for the third time in the season. He has registered four goals and one assist in the last six matches, logging 12 attempts (seven on target) and four deliveries (zero accurate).

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK in draw Leao scored a penalty goal, created one chance and suffered three fouls during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Leao showed poise from the penalty spot to double Milan's lead in the 25th minute but then he couldn't do much during the rest of the game. Still, that's now four goals and an assist over five games since the star forward got his first start after recovering from the calf issue that made him miss the start of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic returns from injury as Milan squanders 2-0 lead to draw with Parma

Christian Pulisic returned from injury and nearly scored the winner for AC Milan in a 2-2 draw at Parma

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

'The time has come to stop' - Santiago Gimenez opens up on months-long injury struggle with AC Milan striker set for spell on sidelines

Santiago Gimenez took to social media earlier this week and revealed that he has been battling an ankle injury for the past six months. The...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • goal

'The time has come to stop' - Santiago Gimenez opens up on months-long injury struggle with AC Milan striker set for spell on sidelines

Fiorentina hoping a coaching change will bring it luck in Serie A

Fiorentina has fired coach Stefano Pioli after a winless streak of 10 games, leaving it at the bottom of Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Stefano Pioli sacked as Fiorentina boss amid winless start to season just four months after leaving Al-Nassr for Serie A return

Italian side Fiorentina have announced the sacking of Stefano Pioli as head coach. The decision comes amid a dismal 10-game winless run that...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • goal

Stefano Pioli sacked as Fiorentina boss amid winless start to season just four months after leaving Al-Nassr for Serie A return

Assists in Sunday's win Leao assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Roma. He was injured and subbed out in the 94th minute.

Impact Leao recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Strahinja Pavlovic's goal in the 39th minute. He also set a season high with five shots, putting two on target for the third time in his last four matches. After missing the start of the season due to a calf injury, Leao has been excellent since making his return to the starting XI. In his four starts he now has three goals and one assist, proving once again to be one of the best wingers in the world.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In starting lineup Sunday Leao (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's game against Roma.

Impact Leao has completed his recovery after playing just 45 minutes in the last game versus Atalanta. He should be one of his team's most advanced attackers alongside Christopher Nkunku while Santiago Gimenez (ankle) and Christian Pulisic (thigh) remain out. Over his previous three starts in the current campaign, Leao took six shots (four on target) and scored three goals.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Roma clash Leao (hip) has overcome his minor problem and will be available Sunday versus Roma, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Leao was managed in training for a couple of days after leaving early against Atalanta but was a full go Friday. He'll get the nod if he's close to 100 percent; otherwise, the coach will turn to Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Alexis Saelemaekers, who can also play in other roles. He has scored thrice and logged nine shots (five on target), three key passes and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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