Leao hits back at Italian media with Instagram comment: 'Can't leave me alone'
Rafael Leao, AC Milan's Portuguese winger and star attacker, took to Instagram to fire back at Italian media outlets that have been heavily scrutinizing his form and attitude. The 25-year-old expressed frustration at the constant coverage, posting 'Can't leave me alone' on a post. The episode highlights the intense pressure Leao faces as Milan's talisman and one of Serie A's highest-paid players, with criticism ramping up after inconsistent performances this season.
Read the full story at football-italia.netRafael Leao's public rebuke of Italian media underlines the mounting pressure on AC Milan's most expensive asset. As a player whose output disproportionately drives Milan's attack, any dip in form — or distraction caused by off-pitch noise — has knock-on effects for the Rossoneri's title and Champions League ambitions. The Instagram outburst suggests Leao feels singled out, a dynamic that could either fuel a response on the pitch or deepen the friction if results don't improve.
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