1974 football or not, thats how I see it :
Rebic on the pitch is requiring Theo to be on full attack mode -> You have to deal with exposition at the back. Kessie has to be very cautious.
Leao on the pitch -> Theo has to release the ball quickly and we rely on Leao creativity and efficiency on the left wing. Kessie can look forward and an inspired Hakan will probably score also.
Anyway I trust Padre eye. Forza Milan
Why is Rebic requiring Theo to be on full attack mode?
Why are you viewing Rebic as merely a defender on the left wing?
He has scored 16 goals and made 12 assists since last January.
He's our 2nd most reliable goalscorer, and a key player in attack.
A much better attacker and defender than Leao at this point in their careers.
Theo becomes a huge liability when he feels that he has to save the day, and it often comes to that point when the high press isn't working, the counter-attacks aren't working and the team is lacking cohesion in attack. You know, the stuff that is happening far too often when Leao starts at LW.
If we look at Theo's worst moments this season, none of it coincided with a start for Rebic.
Inter. Lille. Juve. Atalanta.
Bologna, after Rebic(and Leao) were taken off.
Spezia.
He fucked up, and there was no one on the left flank to bail him out.
And a major reason why he fucks up is because he cuts in to dribble and dribble until he gets dispossessed, whereas with Rebic he usually seeks a 1-2 early and rarely cuts into the crowded middle.
