{"id":3731,"date":"2024-11-01T16:29:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T16:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwealthsuretips.com\/blog\/rafael-leao-heading-for-his-third-consecutive-milan-bench-in-serie-a\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T16:29:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T16:29:48","slug":"rafael-leao-heading-for-his-third-consecutive-milan-bench-in-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwealthsuretips.com\/blog\/rafael-leao-heading-for-his-third-consecutive-milan-bench-in-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Rafael Leao heading for his third consecutive Milan bench in Serie A"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Rafael Leao of AC Milan leaves the field after substitution during the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 League Phase MD3 match between AC Milan and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Milan star Rafael Leao could start from the bench for the third consecutive Serie A game as coach Paulo Fonseca is reportedly considering picking Noah Okafor over him again in their clash against Monza on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Leao was not included in the Rossoneri\u2019s starting XI against Udinese, when he remained on the bench for 90 minutes, and Napoli, as he only came on in the second half.<\/p>\n

Also, he was subbed off during his side\u2019s Champions League 3-1 win over Club Brugge when the two sides were still level, and saw his substitute Noah Okafor make an immediate impact by delivering an assist to Tijjani Reijnders while the Portuguese was still walking behind the goal after leaving the pitch.<\/p>\n

Milan: Leao bound to start from the bench again at Monza<\/h2>\n

Despite his recent decision to bench Milan\u2019s biggest star sparked a debate, also drawing some criticism, Fonseca won\u2019t budge as he is ready to exclude Leao from the Rossoneri starting line-up once again.<\/p>\n

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan\u2019s number 10 wasn\u2019t in the team including the players who should start against Monza in a training session on Friday, with Okafor fielded in his position instead.<\/p>\n

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Tammy Abraham and Rafael Leao Milan celebrate (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Asked about Leao\u2019s absence with Napoli, Fonseca told reporters he doesn\u2019t have to \u2018beg\u2019 players, although he insisted it was just a \u2018coach\u2019s decision\u2019.<\/p>\n

However, the tense relationship between the manager and some of the most relevant players in the locker room is one of the reasons why Fonseca is currently under scrutiny, as the club reportedly told him their trust is not unlimited.<\/p>\n