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congrats but maybe give kid a break....
djalo and dalot
Official: Rafael Leão Thread
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congrats but maybe give kid a break....
djalo and dalot
fray
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He played badly yesterday, but there's no way I'm writing him off this early. He just returned from COVID-19, missing match-form and the pitch/weather certainly didn't help.
He's still a great talent. Perhaps he's better deployed as a winger than as a lone striker.
He's still a great talent. Perhaps he's better deployed as a winger than as a lone striker.
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There?s a Telli like nonchalance about him. I just hope he realizes what a great player he can be and puts in the necessary work unlike Balotelli.
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was his goal vs Brescia last season combined with 3oh black - all talk? - http://www.youdubber.com/index.php?...eo_start=15&audio=UjX5-jpTW1k&audio_start=130 (this can have lag that messes it up)
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So, it is better for him to say on the left wing?
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good game
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I see him as a LW. One could argue he has enough on his plate in having to adapt to a somewhat tactically strict league, with his pretty...irrational and unconvential style. Speed, strength and unexpected decisions are often welcomed traits in a Serie A attacker but he's still very young and he needs to find ways to keep his nature in check at times in order to put some more effort without the ball. It should be easier to adjust when playing in your preferred position.
I'd love to have him succesfully develop into an st though but I guess I just feel like cretinis are already judging him too harshly and that he's a player I believe would be wise to support
I'd love to have him succesfully develop into an st though but I guess I just feel like cretinis are already judging him too harshly and that he's a player I believe would be wise to support
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I dont think he can play lw as long as rebic is here who is backtracking, pressing and is perfect for our style.
Leao is just not doing that. Combine him with ibra who is also not the best presser and you have a problem.
Dont know how pioli gonna fix that and whats the plan moving forward.
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Leao is improving in that aspect.
Also improving as CF.
Not nearly good enough to bench Rebic or Ibra, but he has shown he could be more than just an impact sub.
Milan doctors should fix him up with Adderal, Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine or something. He's showing strong ADD symptoms.
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Fantastic assist for the second goal. He needs consistency but his pace is a great outlet on the counter.
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I have never been more frustrated with a guy that just had 2 great assists than this in my life.
Pressing is not jogging back. You actually have to put a tackle in and cover space. Stop jogging back for show. It confuses the guy that actually does have to defend. Gives him a false sense of security you'll be useful covering his ass.
He should be subbed first each game he starts at 55 minutes. No exceptions.
Pressing is not jogging back. You actually have to put a tackle in and cover space. Stop jogging back for show. It confuses the guy that actually does have to defend. Gives him a false sense of security you'll be useful covering his ass.
He should be subbed first each game he starts at 55 minutes. No exceptions.
Ash
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He did fine.
In fact he did a lot more pressing than I ever seen him do. He just looks nonchalant.
I think we need to accept at a certain point that he is a winger and you can expect him to press all the time. As long as he keeps providing the goods in attack and helps out the press in an acceptable capacity, he is doing good. Atleast he is not a left wing island that was Ronaldinho.
Honestly, if he keeps up this form I wouldnt be opposed to moving Rebic to the right. I know he is less effective there, but maybe thag could still work out.
Still find it amusing that all of a sudden we are so well stocked in the LW, especially when it has been our problem position for the last couple kf years.
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If he can get his fitness where he can give us that offensive effort for more than an hour then he is going to become a frightening prospect for all defenses. His ability to pick those final passes is very good and not just snatching at chances or being greedy is truly welcome.
Did enough work defensively for me too today, given that he isnt a high stamina player. Only had that one na?ve pass that led to the Roma chance. Going to be interesting seeing how it will pan out this season between him and Hauge once Rebic returns. Still hoping he can become a CF that can roam and make runs so both he and Hauge can play together in the future.
Did enough work defensively for me too today, given that he isnt a high stamina player. Only had that one na?ve pass that led to the Roma chance. Going to be interesting seeing how it will pan out this season between him and Hauge once Rebic returns. Still hoping he can become a CF that can roam and make runs so both he and Hauge can play together in the future.
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smiling at their face 
- https://twitter.com/Susolista8/status/1320878916337311744
- https://twitter.com/Susolista8/status/1320878916337311744Leao is starting to show the talent that he promised. This season he is stronger, quicker and playing with more confidence. Two excellent assists I was annoyed when he went off as in this form he could have won us the game.
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I've criticized him a lot and still think he didn't give his all this game, but those 2 assists were pure sex. So good job there
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I changed the avatar picture when we signed him.