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Scores again Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Leao had yet another solid performance, as he went on to net the club's first goal of the match in the 20th minute off of Yunus Musah's assist. This gave Leao his 15th goal contribution in league play this campaign, now having notched seven goal contributions over his past seven appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • YOUTUBE

Nets in Lecce contest Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Leao wasn't as productive as in some of his recent outings but scored again by keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie after a through ball. He has recorded three goals, two assists, 11 shots (six on target) and nine key passes in the last four games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant versus Fiorentina Leao scored one goal and assisted once from four shots (three on target) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Leao had one of his best showings of the season as he had a lot of room on counters, assisting Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a back-heel flick and then hitting the net with a solo run through the middle, gliding past the goalie before tucking it home. He's up to five goals and eight assists in Serie A play. He has scored twice and logged three helpers in the last five games, adding 14 shots (seven on target) and nine chances created.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Verona Leao won even duels and had two shots (zero on goal), two successful take-ons and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Leao produced a few of his signature bursting runs but mostly picked up stats on the fringes and wasn't precise when it came to finishing. He has one goal, two assists, 10 shots (four on target) and six key passes in his lat four appearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Serves disqualification Leao cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Leao will most likely get the nod both versus Slavia Prague in the Europa League and Verona in Serie A after getting a day off, even though Noah Okafor was serviceable in relief. He has scored three goals, provided an assist and added 16 shots (nine on target) and 10 chances created in his last six displays.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli game Leao had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Leao had a disappointing display consideirng he had found some consistency in recent fixtures and will have to sit out the next one due to yellow-card accumulation. Noah Okafor or Samuel Chukwueze will take his place Sunday versus Empoli, while he'll be in the XI midweek against Slavia Prague.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 29 • GOAL.COM

Breaks scoring duck Leao scored once from three shots (two on target) and attempted eight crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Leao scored his first serie A goal for five months in style, picking up the ball by the touch line before taking on two defenders and smashing the ball into the far top corner. The attacker was unfortunate not to come away with further attacking returns having created four chances. He has a goal or an assist in each of his last five starts (in all competitions).

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 17 • GOAL.COM

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FEBRUARY 12 • GOAL.COM

Collects point versus Napoli Leao assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Leao failed to score for the 16th match in a row but was still valuable in the victory, as he paced his team in attempts and deliveries and set up Theo Hernandez with a great pass ahead of the lone goal of the contest. He has posted three assists in the last six games, recording 12 shots (two on target), 11 chances created and 24 crosses (six accurate). Milan will host Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday and then visit Monza on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Frosinone Leao assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Frosinone.

Impact Leao didn't interrupt his dry spell scoring-wise but turned in another solid performance and found Olivier Giroud with a tidy cross to set up the opening goal. He has had two assists in the last five fixtures, adding nine shots (one on target), 10 chances created, and 19 crosses (five accurate). Milan will host Napoli next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Bologna game Leao drew three fouls, won seven duels, and registered four shots (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Leao couldn't break out of his scoring slump but performed with an adequate amount of energy and ripped off a few of his signature bursting runs, earning a PK thanks to one of those in the second half. He last hit the net in early November. He has posted on assist and added eight key passes, seven shots (one on target), and 16 crosses (four accurate) in the last four games. Milan will face Frosinone away Saturday.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again versus Udinese Leao drew two fouls, won four duels, and registered three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Leao turned in another lackluster performance even though his side scored three goals in this one. He last hit the net on Nov. 7 and has posted just a pair of assists since. He has logged 10 shots (zero on target), 14 key passes, and 19 crosses (five accurate) in the last five games. Milan will host Bologna on Saturday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Leao assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Leao logged the assist to AC Milan's first goal of 2024, an honor bestowed upon Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Since returning from a thigh injury he endured from late November to early December, the 24-year-old has logged two assists across four appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Salernitana Leao drew three fouls and registered three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Leao was fairly active, put up decent numbers, and was instrumental in the first goal, sending in a sharp cross that was deflected by a pair of players before Fikayo Tomori bagged it, but he vanished as the game progressed. He has assisted once and added six off-target shots, nine chances created, and eight crosses (two accurate) in the last three games after an injury. Milan will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist to get back on track Leao assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Leao logged his first Serie A assist since Sept. 30, when he recorded two assists against Lazio. The midfielder underwent a rough patch during October and November, two months in which he suffered from bad form and injuries respectively. But after his first December appearance Sunday, Leao looks to be back on track in Serie A action.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Newcastle Leao created two scoring chances, won one tackle, and had two shots (zero on target) and three crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Impact Leao looked fine after a month on the mend and played most of the game, contributing across the board offensively. Considering the short turnaround and his recent injury, he's not a lock to start against Monza on Sunday, especially with Samuel Chukwueze in a groove.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Newcastle Leao (thigh) will be in the starting XI versus Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Impact Leao will be back in the starting XI after having missed the prior four contests due to his thigh problem. The forward has scored just once in his last 10 matches while recording 19 shots (six on target). In addition to his goalscoring numbers, Leao has also produced 34 crosses (eight accurate) in those 10 contests and should continue to push the attack.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Newcastle United Leao (thigh) will be available and likely start Wednesday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Leao has worked fully after being a late call for the past game and could get the nod over Samuel Chukwueze despite missing a month due to a calf strain as Milan need to win to advance. He has scored once and logged 13 shots (four on target), five chances created, and 16 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning versus Atalanta Leao (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Atalanta, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Leao was close but didn't show to be fully fit in the last practice of the week, and his return has been postponed by a few days. Samuel Chukwueze and Christian Pulisic will continue to man the wings, with Chaka Traore and Luka Romero backing them up.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Atalanta match Leao (thigh) "has upped his activity in practice, and we'll decide after the final session whether to select him for Saturday," coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Leao has a shot to return after a three-game absence but, if cleared, he'll at most make a cameo off the bench since he's not close to 100 percent.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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