Present at a press conference before the Champions League match between AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen this Tuesday, Rafael Leao spoke about Paulo Fonseca, his compatriot and coach, who was named in charge of the Rossoneri team this summer. The Portuguese international notably indicated that the 51-year-old technician expected more from him defensively.
« From the start, he didn’t talk to me about goals or assists, but rather about the fact that he would like me to be a different player, more focused on defensive work. It helps me to be better. Even when we arrived here (in Leverkusen), he showed me some videos, it helps me a lot. He showed me actions without the ball, my positioning to reach the far post. He helps me a lot and will help me again throughout the season. »
As a reminder, Paulo Fonseca’s debut at AC Milan was rather difficult, with some media reporting that the Portuguese coach criticized Leão and Théo Hernandez for a lack of involvement. However, the situation seems to have calmed down since, with the Rossoneri having a string of two consecutive victories, including one against Inter Milan, which was seen by many as a real turning point.
The words relayed were taken from the Portuguese media Bola na rede.
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