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Downs Napoli Leao scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Napoli.

Impact Leao finally snapped out of his funk with a great display and was pivotal in the win with two good-looking goals, a tidy finish after a cut through the middle, and a left-footed cannon shot in the top corner from the middle of the box after a dummy. He hadn't scored since mid-January. He has logged one assist, 17 shots (seven on target), nine chances created, and 17 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Milan will host Empoli Friday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 26, 2023 • Fox Sports

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MARCH 26, 2023 • Fox Sports

Fires three shots versus Udinese Leao drew three fouls and registered three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 1-3 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Leao led his team in attempts and was pretty involved, but he once again failed to make the stat sheet. He has registered one assist, 17 shots (five on target), eight chances created, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will face Napoli away on April 2.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sputters again versus Salernitana Leao won four duels, drew one foul, and recorded five shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Leao had his fair share of chances and paced his team in attempts, but he didn't come close to scoring in any of them. He last hit the net on January 14. He has logged one assist, 15 shots (three on target), nine chances created, and 12 crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will visit Udinese Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in scoreless tie Leao recorded three shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Leao was held in check during what was a favorably defensive battle for AC Milan. Still, his three shots were tied for a team-high, and it's evident the squad wants the offense to run through his wing.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Leao will be eligible for Monday's game against Salernitana after sitting out one game for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Leao was sorely missed in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina even though he's not in great form. He has logged one assist, nine shots (four on target), eight key passes, and 13 crosses (three accurate) in the last four matches, but he last scored in mid-January.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Atalanta Leao assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta, but he'll miss one game for yell...

Impact Leao led his team in chances and finally returned to the stat sheet with a helper thanks to a timely through ball for Junior Messias. On the other hand, he was booked for the fifth time and will have to sit Saturday's away game versus Fiorentina. Ante Rebic or Charles De Ketalaere will fill in for him Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots against Monza Leao won six duels and had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Leao was more active than in some of the recent matches and paced his team in shots, seriously challenging the goalie once, but he continues to search for a slump-busting goal. He last scored over a month ago. He has notched six shots (three on target), five chances created, and 12 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Milan will host Atalanta next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses in Tottenham clash Leao won 12 duels and had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Leao was more engaged and energetic than in his recent performances, and he led his team in deliveries, and also recorded eight successful take-ons. He's starting to show better even though he hasn't collected points in the last five fixtures, where he posted six shots (one on target), four chances created, and 11 crosses (two accurate). Milan will face Monza away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Torino Leao won six duels and generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Leao returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the past two fixtures, but he continued his string of platry showings. He hasn't scored or assisted in the last four matches, where he has recorded five shots (one on target), three chances created, and four inaccurate crosses. Milan will host Tottenham in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Monza next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench in Inter clash Leao won three duels and had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Leao was unused as a sub for tactical reasons and lack of form for the second straight game. While he didn't put numbers, he generated one of their few chances with a mazing run on a counter, but Olivier Giroud didn't capitalize. Given his teammates' struggles, it shouldn't be long before he's back in the XI even though he hasn't been great. He has logged one goal, one assist, six shots (one on target), and four key passes in the last five appearances. Milan will host Torino Friday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Takes three shots against Lazio Leao took three shots and made a clearance in Tuesday's 4-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Leao was Milan's most dangerous attacker on Tuesday but it wasn't enough to get on the score sheet as his side slumped to a thorough defeat. Still, he has wracked up two goals and an assist from eight shots (three on target) and five chances created across his four Serie A appearances since the World Cup.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eighth goal of season Leao scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lecce.

Impact Leao found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring Milan's first goal. The goal was a team-high eighth in 17 appearances for the attacker as he also leads Milan with five assists and 55 shots through Saturday's match.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Roma Leao recorded one assist on two key passes, had four crosses (one accurate), one off-target shot and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Roma.

Impact Leao found a wide open Tommaso Pobega in the 77th minute for Milan's second goal. This marked his fifth assist of the season to go along with his seven goals in 16 appearances, both of which lead the team. The Portuguese forward has had an electric season to this point and is as close to a guarantee for a goal contribution as there is in Italy.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Salernitana Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Leao co-paced his team in chances along with a pair of teammates and opened the scoring by beating the offside trap and gliding past the goalie, tucking it home from a difficult position. He improved to eight goals in the season, adding six assists, 62 shots (16 accurate), and 36 chances created. Milan will host Roma Sunday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan growing in confidence over Rafael Leao contract talks AC Milan are confident they will reach an agreement over a new contract for Chelsea target Rafael Leao.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

AC Milan growing in confidence over Rafael Leao contract talks AC Milan are confident they will reach an agreement over a new contract for Chelsea target Rafael Leao.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2022 • Fox Sports

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DECEMBER 10, 2022 • Fox Sports

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