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Scores against Como Leao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Como.

Impact Leao completed a second-half comeback by his side by dinking it over the goalie after beating the offside trap. It's his sixth goal in the season. He has hit the net twice and added eight shots (four on target), 12 key passes and 14 crosses (four accurate) in his last five outings.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses in Cagliari match Leao had two shots (one on goal), two key passes, eight crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Leao paced his team in deliveries but wasn't too active besides that, as the offense went through other attackers in this one. He has notched one goal, one assist, seven shots (three on target) and 11 chances created in his last five outings.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Returns in Supercoppa Leao (thigh) came off the bench and provided an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over Inter in the Supercoppa final.

Impact Leao was unavailable for the semi-final but completed his rehab a few days later and had an impactful cameo. He'll likely return to the XI at Alex Jimenez's expense in Saturday's home game versus Cagliari. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays, adding seven shots (three on target), 13 chances created and six crosses (two accurate).

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Nursing thigh problem Leao has been diagnosed with a left flexor elongation and will take further tests in a week, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Leao is poised to miss the match versus Roma next week and return for the Supercoppa in early January. Alvaro Morata (illness) should be back soon and will help replace him with some adjustments across formations. Alex Jimenez manned the offensive flank after he was forced off.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off against Verona Leao was injured and subbed out in the 32nd minute of Friday's game against Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed, after recording one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accura...

Impact Leao had a nice start but couldn't continue after receiving some medical attention due to a muscular problem. He'll have to be assessed ahead of next Sunday's clash with Roma. The coach deployed two fullbacks together on the left wing, Alex Jimenez and Theo Hernandez, due to multiple absences.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Genoa Leao created three scoring chances and registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Leao had an okay showing but didn't come through in the clutch like all the other Milan forwards in a frustrating draw. He has hit the net twice and added one assist, seven shots (four on target), 12 key passes and six crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bangs goal Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Leao recorded one of the two goals scored for Milan to five them the win Wednesday. This was also his second goal scored in the row in the UCL, assisting once in six appearances, starting five of them while also creating eight chances with five crosses (two accurate).

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in defeat Leao assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Leao's cross in the first half setup AC Milan's only goal in their 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta. The assist was his fifth on the season across all competitions. Over his most recent five appearances (four starts) in all competitions, Leao has scored three times and supplied Friday's aforementioned assist.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Empoli Leao drew three fouls and registered two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Empoli.

Impact Leao was active and co-led his team in key passes but didn't manage to put his name on the stat sheet in this one. He has hit the net thrice and added one assist, nine shots (six on target), eight chances created and four crosses (one accurate) in the last five tilts.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in UCL fixture Leao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Slovan Bratislava.

Impact Leao didn't get the start but came in at halftime and delivered with a lovely finish over the goalie on a through ball. He has hit the net thrice in the last three games thanks to a brace. He has also added an assist and logged seven shots (five on target), four key passes and three crosses in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted in Juventus contest Leao drew four fouls and recorded one cross (one accurate), one key pass and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Leao was occasionally slippery but never shook free in dangerous areas and failed to take a shot for the first time in five matches. He had a brace and one assist and added 10 attempts (six on target) and five chances created in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Scores brace versus Cagliari Leao scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Leao dominated in the first half, scoring his first goal since late August thanks to a little duck over the goalie and then gliding past him on a counter. He's regained the starting job over Noah Okafor after two consecutive bench appearances, and that should be the way to go as long as he keeps producing. He has had an assist and logged 10 shots (six on target), seven chances created and four crosses (two accurate) in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in return to starting XI Leao had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Leao set up Tijjani Reijnders in the 73rd minute assisting Milan's final goal while leading the team with three shots. The assist was the first goal involvement in the Champions League this season for Leao who returned to the starting lineup for the first time in Milan's last three matches in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Misses sitter versus Monza Leao drew two fouls and registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Leao was fielded as a sub for the second straight game, which is a first this season, but had a quality showing and could have sealed the deal had he finished better after a great mazing run between defenders. He hasn't contributed to a goal in his last five displaying, notching eight shots (four on target), five key passes and seven crosses (four accurate).

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Napoli Leao had one shot on target, two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in 28 minutes in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Leao started as a sub for the second consecutive Serie A game, as the coach seems to prefer Noah Okafor over him in this stretch, and had only a pair of sprinting upon being inserted. He hasn't contributed to a goal in his last four appearances, notching five shots (three on target), four key passes and seven crosses (four accurate).

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Leverkusen Leao took an off target shot during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Leao was kept in check Tuesday as he tied for the third most shots on the team and was unable to create in any capacity. It's been a slow start to the Champions League for Leao as he was also quiet against Liverpool, though he's played well in Serie A with four goal involvements through six appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate versus Lecce Leao assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Leao recorded his third assist of the season with a routine combination with Theo Hernandez on the left wing ahead of the second goal of the match. He has also scored once. He has registered nine shots (six on target), seven chances created and 10 crosses (one accurate) in the last four bouts.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable versus Inter Leao drew one foul and generated four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Leao looked engaged, especially in the second half, paced his team in attempts and didn't put his name in the stat sheet only due to a few great saves by Yann Sommer. He has posted one goal, two assists, 11 shots (six on target) and seven chances created in the last five matches.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Assists against Venezia Leao assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Leao didn't find the target unlike most Milan attackers but combined with Theo Hernandez down the wing on the opening goal. He has scored once, provided two assists, and logged 13 shots (four on target) and nine key passes in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the target versus Lazio Leao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in 20 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Lazio.

Impact Leao was oddly brought off the bench but delivered from the middle of the box in one of his first touches. He wasn't very involved afterward. It was likely a one-off due to lacking conditioning, and he'll play over Samuel Chukwueze and other options in most games. He has scored and assisted once, adding 12 shots (three on target), seven key passes and four crosses (one accurate).

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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