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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

Bows out versus Atalanta Leao drew one foul before leaving Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta at halftime due to a hip issue, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Leao had a very quite first half, as his side didn't attack a lot after getting an early lead, and left at the interval due to some discomfort. He'll be evaluated in training in the next couple of days before Sunday's game versus Roma. Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be candidates to take his place in the XI if he wasn't 100 percent.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Pisa Leao drew five fouls and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Leao broke the deadlock in the early going with what was likely supposed to be a low-driven shot from the right-hand side of the pitch, but wound up surprising the goalie and finding the bottom corner. He was active and slippery throughout the game, leading his side in attempts, but he could have had a bigger day, as he rocked the crossbar from an excellent position in the second half. He's carrying the attack sans Christian Pulisic (thigh) and has notched multiple shots in three straight fixtures, accumulating nine (five on target), adding three key passes and one cross (zero accurate) and scoring thrice.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athekame's injury-time goal helps Milan rescue 2-2 draw against Pisa in Serie A

Zachary Athekame has scored with a long-range drive in injury time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Serie A leader AC Milan against bottom club Pisa and avoid what would have been the surp...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets in win Leao scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Leao didn't have excellent volume Sunday, but he was efficient, scoring both of his two shots and nearly earning an assist. The winger has excellent upside and is one of the better finishers in Italy. Playing in one of the top attacks in the country, Leao should remain an elite option in domestic competition moving forward, with goalscoring and creating upside.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia's quick thinking saves Rafael Leão from yellow card in AC Milan win

It was moments after Rafael Leão converted a game-winning penalty that AC Milan center back Matteo Gabbia made one of the most important tackles of a match with Fiorentina

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

'This is the Rafa that we need' – Modric lauds Milan match-winner Leao Rafael Leao proved to be the difference for AC Milan once again as his brace helped seal a win over Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rafael Leão leads AC Milan past Fiorentina and atop Serie A; Nico Paz powers Como past Juventus

Rafael Leão scored twice in his first start of the Serie A season following an injury layoff and under-strength AC Milan beat Fiorentina 2-1 to move back atop the Italian league

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Three shots in draw Leao had three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Leao took three shots but failed to find the back of the net during Sunday's draw. It was a cagey affair and Leao was unable to really get anything done throughout the match. The winger still has excellent upside, but just couldn't figure out a way through Juventus' heavily-defensive setup.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic's near-perfect start to Serie A hits a snag with penalty miss in AC Milan's draw at Juventus

A missed penalty kick by Christian Pulisic proved costly as AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at Juventus in Serie A to end a five-match winning streak for the revamped Rossoneri

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in cameo againt Napoli Leao (calf) had seven touches and committed two fouls in 21 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Napoli.

Impact Leao made his seasonal debut after dealing with a calf issue but didn't have many opportunities to leave his mark as his side was bunkering up at the time because of the lead and a red card. He might continue to be eased into action to avoid relapses against Juventus on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Leao (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Napoli.

Impact Leao was expected to return Sunday and is now an option again, with the attacker on the bench to face Napoli. This is huge news for the club, as the forward has yet to appear all season, missing their Portuguese star to begin the season. The plan will be to get him some minutes before returning to the starting XI next contest.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Napoli Leao (calf) "has logged multiple full training sessions this week and will be part of the squad to face Napoli on Sunday," La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Leao will be available for the first time in the season after dealing with a calf injury. He's expected to be eased into action and come off the bench eventually. He'll likely supplant Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku down the line. He notched eight goals, eight assists, 66 shots (29 on target) and 58 key passes in 34 Serie A games last year.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modric and De Bruyne meet in Serie A for the first time when AC Milan hosts Napoli

Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne have grown accustomed to facing each other in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Absent against Udinese Leao (calf) "won't be available for Saturday's match versus Udinese, but he should be back versus Udinese," coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Leao will sit out his third conservative fixture due to a calf problem but is nearing a return. Christian Pulisic should get the nod in this one, joining either Santiago Gimenez or Christopher Nkunku up front. Alexis Saelemaekers and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have also contributed to filling in, but they should play in different roles in this one.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thuram brothers go head-to-head in Juventus-Inter and Vardy to make Cremonese debut

The Thuram brothers meet when Juventus hosts Inter Milan on Saturday in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Bologna game Leao (calf) has continued to train partially in recent days and stated during the Gentleman Fair Play award: "I'm working to be back as soon as possible, but it's an injury for whi...

Impact Leao will miss his third game in a row despite the break, as his problem turned out to be more serious than anticipated. Santiago Gimenez, Ruben Loftus-Cheek or newcomer Christopher Nkunku will partner with Christian Pulisic up front, while Alexis Saelemaekers will likely move back to the wing.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Lecce Leao (calf) didn't reprise training regularly after the previous game and will stay on the mend for Saturday's tilt versus Lecce, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Leao isn't dealing with anything major but won't be risked given the delicacy of the area. It remains to be seen whether he'll go on international duties. Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez will likely form the front line again, with Samuel Chukwueze as the lone backup.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Leao pulled his right calf during a recent Coppa Italia game, will miss the Cremonese clash and will be day-to-day afterward, Milan announced.

Impact Leao will miss the opening match due to a small muscular injury and will be a late call for the second fixture versus Lecce. Santiago Gimenez, Alexis Saelemaekers and Samuel Chukwueze will pick up the slack depending on the scheme.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic Scores as AC Milan Beats Bari 2-0 in Italian Cup Opener

United States international Christian Pulisic scored in a 2-0 win over Bari in the opening round of the Italian Cup on Sunday.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Christian Pulisic Scores as AC Milan Beats Bari 2-0 in Italian Cup Opener

Portugal star dedicates goal to Diogo Jota after scoring against Liverpool in heart-warming pre-season moment AC Milan star Rafael Leao paid tribute to Diogo Jota after scoring against Liverpool in a pre-season friendly.

JULY 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Luka Modric won't stand for the mediocrity that his new club AC Milan displayed last season

Luka Modric grew up supporting AC Milan because his idol and fellow Croat Zvonimir Boban played for the club

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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