The atmosphere at the San Siro turned sour on Sunday as AC Milan. �s own supporters directed their frustration at star winger Rafael Leao, booing the...
The atmosphere at the San Siro turned sour on Sunday as AC Milan. �s own supporters directed their frustration at star winger Rafael Leao, booing the Portuguese international after he was substituted off against Juventus. The decision by the powers that be to withdraw the 24 year old forward, who has endured a patch of inconsistent form, did not sit well with the home faithful. In the scheme of things, Leao. �s performance had struggled to capture the spark that made him the club. �s lion. �s share of attacking threat last season, and the crowd. �s reaction underscored the growing impatience within the stands. The Nigerian faithful, many of whom recall Leao. �s exploits alongside Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen in past Serie A encounters, will note that this is not the first time the winger has faced such a chilly reception from his own fans. GoalZaza sources confirm that the Milan bench viewed the substitution as a tactical move to preserve energy for midweek action, but for the supporters, it was a moment of raw emotion. At the end of the day, football is a game of fine margins, and Leao must now give a good account of himself in training to win back the crowd. �s favour. The Rossoneri eventually ground out a resilient 0. 0 draw against the formidable Juventus side, but the lingering noise around their number 10 will not fade quickly. Back home in Nigeria, the story will hit hard in viewing centers across Lagos and Abuja. At popular hubs like the Ikeja City Mall or the Abuja Garden Cinema, fans clad in both Milan and Juventus jerseys will debate the incident with animated fervour. Some will argue that Leao. �s body language suggested disinterest, while others will defend him, pointing to the lack of service from midfield. The banter will flow freely, with one supporter likely shouting,. �If that was Osimhen, he would have demanded the ball and scored!. � Another will retort,. �But Leao is not a Super Eagle, so wetin concern us?. � The back and forth will continue deep into the night, with the conclusion being that the Portuguese star needs to sharpen his boots and rediscover his clinical edge if he hopes to silence the doubters.
