Rafael Leao Responds To Boos From Milan Fans After Another Disappointing Result
Written By Onyeka Daniel
It was a strange atmosphere at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium when AC Milan faced off against Genoa in the 35th round of match in the Italian Serie A for several reasons and Indeed, the result did not help matters either.
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Before the match, the fans had unveiled several banners with demands from the owners and fans in Curva Sud remained silent for the whole match and then left with 10 minutes remaining, demanding a clear transfer strategy, communication and ambition from the club.
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Then Rafael Leao was booed by several Milan supporters during the 3-3 draw against Genoa. It happened at the 67th when the 24-year-old was subbed off. Leao was so disappointed that he didn’t even go on the bench but decided to go straight inside the tunnel instead.
Just a few hours after the match, Leao appeared to reply to Milan fans with a social media post. He shared a picture taken during the warmup, where he keeps the ball on his face.
The Portuguese star sent a cryptic message on social media after receiving boos from Milan fans and Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo appeared to defend his compatriot. “Thank you for existing; there are people who do not know the meaning,” Leao wrote in Portuguese.
“It’s much more than a passion it’s a religion‼️”Leao’s post received several comments and over 140,000 likes in just a few hours and his compatriot Cancelo was among those commenting on the post: “They don’t know brother,” wrote the ex-Inter and Juventus defender.
The Portuguese star ’as 13 goals and 13 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions this term. He had already been booed by Milan fans in April, during a 1-0 loss to Roma in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. The 24-year-old didn’t take it well and raged at a journalist in the mixed zone after the match.
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Stefano Pioli refused to blame Milan ultras for their protest but insists the Rossoneri should have won against Genoa. Pioli ‘respects’ Milan ultras despite a big protest they staged during the home draw against Genoa. “The start was poor. We didn’t have the proper concentration and unity in the opening 20 minutes and conceded an early opener,” Pioli told DAZN.
“Then, we created many opportunities but also made many errors. It’s not about commitment. We went back into the game with quality and we conceded an avoidable goal. This is the reality. ”When asked about the protest from Milan ultras, Pioli replied:
“The performance was there, but we were unable to secure a vital victory. We haven’t won any of the last four matches. The fans chose this form of protest, and we can only respect them.
“We must remain focused and do well until the end. Our fans have always been an added value. If they’ve chosen this sort of protest, there is a reason, and we must continue doing well and trying to do more because we have the quality for a good end of the season.” Milan haven’t won any of the last four Serie A matches.
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“It’s a shame we didn’t win because it would have been important for the table. Against Juventus, it was a different game; the teams had a different attitude,” continued Pioli. “Today, we were forced to put in a different performance against a team that defended with many players. If you want to be attacking-minded and dangerous, you have to take some risks.
”The Parma-born coach admitted that Europa League elimination would be considered when club directors assess the season and his future at the club. “I think it had an impact. Even if Roma are a good, well-trained side, we could have done more,” said the coach. “Of course, it had an impact, and it will be considered at the end of the season.”
Leao was booed by Milan fans when Pioli replaced the Portuguese. “Rafa did not stay long enough inside the opponents’ box,” Pioli explained. “I needed a winger who would go inside more often, and Noah [Okafor] did it better. It happens; not all games are the same, and not all performances are the same.” He further added.
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