Arriving this summer at AC Milan, Adrien Rabiot quickly took stock of the Rossonero locker room and wasted no time in giving his take on Rafael Leão. Asked by Sky Italiathe French community was keen to highlight the recent evolution of the Portuguese winger, both in terms of attitude and collective involvement. Without calling into question his talent, Rabiot insists on a perceptible change since the start of the season, believing that the trigger is above all in the player’s head: “it is undeniable that he has potential: he is strong, he has proven it. But from what I saw when I arrived, it has already changed. His attitude on the pitch is different, and that’s where it all starts: he must maintain this course. »
For Rabiot, the issue around Rafael Leão goes far beyond the question of pure talent. The Frenchman evokes a decisive mental turning point in the Portuguese’s career, called upon to clearly define his ambitions to reach a new level. Although he recognizes his obvious qualities, he believes that consistency and progression require personal awareness. “He is a high quality player, we know that well: he must continue to improve. Then, it’s up to him, mentally, to define his goals”he added.
