The absence of Rafael Leao during Milan-Dortmund could weigh heavily in the Paris Saint-Germain group in the Champions League.
It’s not just him, but especially him. Rafael Leao is clearly the attacking leader of AC Milan, and this shows if his absence will be detrimental on Tuesday in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. In a tight group, where the four teams are within three points after four days, the Portuguese’s injury, hit in the right thigh, could weigh very heavily.
Without Leao, but also without Olivier Giroud (suspended), AC Milan nevertheless found the means to beat Fiorentina (1-0) on Saturday evening, on a penalty from Theo Hernandez. Which confirms that the Rossoneri will not give up, despite their current limitations. “Now is the time to win through suffering, with desire and courage. The group is united, determined and believes in what it does. Now we have to beat Borussia to qualify for the Champions League,” explained Stefano Pioli, who saw this shock against Dortmund as “the most important match of the season. »
PSG will have an eye on Milan
For PSG, too, the Milan-Dortmund result will be important, even if the priority will clearly be to beat Newcastle at the Parc des Princes. If the Milanese, without Leao, lose against Borussia, the Parisians would qualify if they succeed against the Magpies on Tuesday evening, but they would remain second in their group before going to Dortmund on the last day.
The best scenario for PSG? Undoubtedly a draw between Milan-Dortmund. Luis Enrique’s men would also qualify if they beat Newcastle, and would only need a draw at Signal-Iduna Park to finish top of the group and enter the round of 16 in a better position .
