Official: Rafael Leão Thread

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What a way to stamp your mark on the team. Bravo Rafa!

Why can't he be our center-forward? Piatek worked hard against Torino, barely worked against Fiorentina, and it showed.
 

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Want him to play CF

Paquetà LCM, Rebic LW, kebab on the bench
 

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looks really nice, just need better passer as lcm to give him more chances
 

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We basically got an Anthony Martial at half the price, 4 years later where some prospects go for 100m+.

Except I don't want to punch Rafael's face.
 

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Fantastic goal the only positive from last night. Looks a real talent.
 

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This kid is Eto'o reincarnation.

Please don't choose the number 9 jersey in the near future.
 

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This kid is Eto'o reincarnation.

Please don't choose the number 9 jersey in the near future.

That number needs to be retired to stop anyone from getting cursed. Damn thing snaps all talent from the person having it.
 

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both footed :thumbsup: incredible rare these days. and refreshing.
 

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Great signing...hope we don’t ruin him like we’ve managed to ruin other super talented youngsters like Paqueta, Piatek etc.
 

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thank God he isn't Brazilian. top tier brazilian's have a short peak and expire at the age of 25 in football.
 

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They should be very careful not to ruin this guy. He is probably the biggest raw talent in team.
Play on his strengths
 

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thank God he isn't Brazilian. top tier brazilian's have a short peak and expire at the age of 25 in football.

What did Brazil do to you bruh - take your girl? slap your mama in the face?

Thank God he isnt Italian or he wouldnt be better than mediocre, Thank God he isnt English or he would be hyped up to eternity only to go missing when it mattered ... thank God he isnt....


Lets just thank God he is here and is a ray of sunshine in this current gloomy patch.
 

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What did Brazil do to you bruh - take your girl? slap your mama in the face?

Thank God he isnt Italian or he wouldnt be better than mediocre, Thank God he isnt English or he would be hyped up to eternity only to go missing when it mattered ... thank God he isnt....


Lets just thank God he is here and is a ray of sunshine in this current gloomy patch.

:lol::lol::thumbsup:

Thank god he's Portuguese, right? Worked out well buying a "wonderkid" last time in Andre Silva, right?

Leao looks like the real deal though, very excited to see him play more.
 

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What did Brazil do to you bruh - take your girl? slap your mama in the face?

Thank God he isnt Italian or he wouldnt be better than mediocre, Thank God he isnt English or he would be hyped up to eternity only to go missing when it mattered ... thank God he isnt....


Lets just thank God he is here and is a ray of sunshine in this current gloomy patch.

brazilians break down too fast. Their bodies are fragile. Lot of their top stars have a shelf life till about 24 25 at best. That's why they frustrate me. Very few attacking players of Brazilian descent have a long lasting prime in their careers.

leao is amazing.
 

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:lol::lol::thumbsup:

Thank god he's Portuguese, right? Worked out well buying a "wonderkid" last time in Andre Silva, right?

Leao looks like the real deal though, very excited to see him play more.

Andre Silva?wonder kid rofl. He has the skillset of johan carew. Carew was actually better and would be nor useful do his physicality
 
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Is it me or is this guy weird ( for the lack of better term ) ? The body language, reaction to stuff in game, almost constant poker face ...
 

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The difference he makes on the pitch as a target man comparing to Piatek. His technique is superior.

Tbf to Piatek, he should be playing much closer to the goal.
 

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What a Gem. He knows exactly how to play the CF role in this system. To not start him is daft.
 

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Is it me or is this guy weird ( for the lack of better term ) ? The body language, reaction to stuff in game, almost constant poker face ...

Yes and it works in his favour. In a way its kind of like Pato / young Balo, things come easy but he isnt entitled he just seems happy and a bit naive.
He moves languidly and then in an instant he turns his man and pulls away. He goes by his man and gets fouled, doesnt get the call - no biggie, just gets up and smiles and keeps playing.

Hope that doesnt change.

Money well spent - just keep improving kid.
 

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What a Gem. He knows exactly how to play the CF role in this system. To not start him is daft.

Necro still talking about system :lol:

Is it me or is this guy weird ( for the lack of better term ) ? The body language, reaction to stuff in game, almost constant poker face ...

Poker face? he actually smiles quite a lot
 

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Gazidis:
Our strategy is not to invest in current or past top players, but in young players who can become top players with our shirt.

We've hit the jackpot with Rafael Leao ;)
 

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wow what a statement by gazidis. It's amazing. Normal people could never dream of coming up with that theory. well done. Genius in the making.
 
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