Milan, Stefano Pioli sheds light on Rafael Leao’s recovery

Stefano Pioli’s words ahead of Atalanta-Milan

On the eve of the match against Atalanta, AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli, among the various topics discussed in the press conference, dwelt on the recovery process of Rafael Leao from the injury suffered in the first minutes of the league match against Lecce last November 11.

"For Rafa, today's training session will be very important. In the last few days he has reached good intensity peaks and in the afternoon session we will make a decision, also taking into consideration the crucial Champions League commitment against Newcastle. Kjaer, on the other hand, has overcome the muscle problem, but he is not è yet ready" began the Rossoneri coach.

"There are still too many games to make definitive rankings, but è it is clear that we cannot lack continuityà of results and è on this aspect we have to work. Tomorrow we will have another great opportunity to make up ground from the top. The minimum goal è to finish among the top four, but we want to do something more " continued the former Lazio coach.

"With them they are always very difficult matches. Gasperini is doing a great job. We will face a complete team, with quality and organization, with physicality and intensity, and with midfielders who score a lot. Gian Piero has always given a precise identity to his boys. I would not steal anything from him becauseé everyone has their own ideas of play, but è a colleague that I respect very much" concluded Stefano Pioli.