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Strikes late for fourth goal Leao scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Leao found the back of the net in the 97th minute, leaving it late but scoring Milan's third goal. The goal was the fourth of the season for the attacker while leading Milan in both shots and chances created in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Leao will be available against Empoli after the break after being banned for Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Leao sat one out after being booked twice versus Sampdoria and was sorely missed. He'll be back in the XI replacing Rade Krunic in two weeks. He has logged three goals, five assists, 30 shots (eight on target), and 13 chances created in eight appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in UCL win Leao took four shots and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Dinamo Zagreb. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Leao crossed to the head of Alexis Saelemaekers for the eventual winner on Wednesday, his fifth assist in his last six appearances across the Champions League and Serie A -- he also has three goals in that span. But he will serve a red card suspension in Sunday's big domestic clash against Napoli, with Ante Rebic or Saelemaekers likely to replace him on the left wing.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Fires four shots in Atalanta game Leao won five duels, drew two fouls and had four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus Atalanta.

Impact Leao had a better showing than in the opener, and co-led his team in shots, but with no end product or chances created. He is still at zero on that front after two matches, while he has taken six shots (two on target) and sent in two inaccurate crosses. Milan will host Bologna Saturday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Udinese Leao took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate crosses, had one successful take-on and won two duels in Satuday's 4-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Leao didn't have a great game other than almost scoring after a brilliant hesitation move and shot in the box when the result was already sealed. He had finished last season on a tear but didn't live up to that in the opener. Milan will face Atalanta away next Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Provides two assists against Sassuolo Leao took three shots (two on target), created five scoring chances, had three successful take-ons and picked up two assists in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Leao was uncatchable in space and glided past opponents at will. He set up all three goals with square passes after escaping down the flank, but he was credited with two helpers because one was slightly deflected by an opponent. He concluded his breakout season on a roll and put up 12 goals, 9 assists, 98 shots (39 on target) and 47 chances in 38 appearances.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target versus Atalanta Leao took four shots (two on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Leao broke the deadlock in the second half by putting it between the legs of the goalie after escaping past the offside trap and also paced his team in shots. He has carried the offense in recent weeks, notching three goals, three assists, 18 shots (six on target) and nine chances in the last five matches. Milan will face Sassuolo away in the season finale.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in win Leao made two assists, had one shot on target and one shot off target in AC Milan's 3-1 victory over Verona on Sunday.

Impact The Portuguese midfielder was quick and light on his feet all game. He provided the assists for both of Sandro Tonali's goals. He has either scored or assisted in his last five Serie A matches bringing his tally to 10 goals and six assists (highest in Serie A) from 32 appearances (29 starts). He was substituted after 84 minutes for striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Leao scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Leao found the back of the net in the 82nd minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the tenth of the season for the attacker while his four shots led Milan in the win.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to goal during win Leao logged one assist during a 2-1 win Sunday against Lazio.

Impact Leao logged the assist to AC Milan's first of two goals Sunday. He has eight goal contributions (five goals and three assists) across 15 Serie A appearances this year. Leao's most recent contribution was arguably one of his best though, considering it helped Milan record a league-best 22nd win and be atop the Italian first division again.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Approaching double digit goals Leao scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing once accurately during Friday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Leao found the back of the net after just 11 minutes, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the ninth of the season for the attacker while his two shots were the second highest total on the team in the win.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Imprecise against Torino Leao took three off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had four successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Leao was one of the most active men for his side, and paced it in shots, but he was not clutch when trying to finish. He has not hit the net in six matches, where he has accounted for 16 shots, eight chances and 12 crosses. Milan will host Genoa Friday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires against Bologna Leao took eight shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances and had three successful take-ons in Monday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Leao had strong volume as he paced his team in shots, recording a new season high, but he was never truly dangerous and wildly inaccurate. He has not scored in four straight matches,s where he has posted 13 shots, six chances and nine crosses. Milan will face Torino away Sunday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Empoli Leao took one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances and had five successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Leao was quite bubbly on the flank and glided past opponents at will, but that did not lead to a particularly impressive output in the key stats. He has scored twice and added eight shots, three chances and six crosses in the last five games. Milan will face Cagliari away Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly held in check by Napoli Leao took two shots on target, created one scoring chance, had four successful take-ons and won eight duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Leao picked up some stats on the fringes and co-paced his teams in shots, but he was not as effective as in other games, mainly because of the strength of the opposing defense and the tight nature of the game. He has scored twice in the last four matches, adding seven shots, one chance and four crosses. Milan will host Empoli Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits net against Udinese Leao took one shot on target, drew one foul, won five duels and scored a goal in Friday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Leao had just one opportunity to do damage, but he fully exploited in the first half, outmuscling a defender in the box before a clinical finish. He has scored four times in the last eight matches, adding two assists, 20 shots and ten chances. Milan will visit Napoli next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots against Salernitana Leao sent in two crosses (one accurate), drew three fouls, took three shots (one on target) and won nine duels in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Leao was not effective as some of his recent outing, but he almost scored with a spectacular overhead kick in the second half. He has hit the net three times, provided two assists and logged 17 shots and ten chances in the last seven matches. Milan will host Udinese Friday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Sampdoria Leao took one shot on target, won four duels, had two successful take-ons and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Leao hit the net just a handful of minutes into the game, cutting back with authority and finishing with aplomb on a precise long-ball by Mike Maignan, and he wound up deciding the contest. He has scored three times in the last six matches, adding two assists, 14 shots and ten chances. Milan will face Salernitana away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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