Liao was out injured four days before facing Inter in the Champions League

Liao was out injured four days before facing Inter in the Champions League

Four days before the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan, Rafael Leao was knocked out with an injury on Saturday. The Portuguese striker will be injured in the adductors.

A severe blow to Milan. During the shock of the 34th day of the Italian Premier League between the Lombard club and Lazio Roma, Rafael Leao was replaced by Alexis Saylemakers from the 11th minute. The Portuguese striker appeared to suffer from a muscle injury in the left adductor four days before the big match against Inter.

13 goals and 13 assists this season

Wednesday at 9:00 pm, Milan will meet at the San Siro in a derby match against Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The absence of Rafael Leao will necessarily be detrimental as the 23-year-old is important within the team led by Stefano Pioli.

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A medical intervention didn’t change anything at the San Siro on Saturday for Rafael Leao, who was knocked out in the wake of muscle discomfort. In the process, Ismail Bennacer (17) and Theo Hernandez (29) scored twice, with a great solitary rush for the left side.

Under contract until June 2024 with Milan, Rafael Leao could extend soon. According to Relevo, he has already agreed to a new five-season lease. The two leaders were going to agree to pay the exorbitant fine, in the amount of 20 million euros, which the player will have to pay Sporting Lisbon for several years. In the current financial year, the former LOSC player has made 44 appearances in all competitions, for 13 goals and 13 assists.

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