Costacurta applauds Leao after Udinese goal: “So much space for him” | OneFootball

Rafael Leao’s season has been quite polarising, with some believing he is performing at a good level, whilst others do not see that as the case. Friday’s performance for AC Milan united supporters, though.

There is something incredibly difficult about being an elite footballer, and that is the matter of meeting expectations. Players like Leao can define a generation, or they can fizzle out quickly, and the Portuguese often struggles to meet the expectations of everyone.

Ultimately, the winger is hit and miss. Whilst he can shine every game, there are, and have been frustrations about his consistency, but Friday’s game was a fantastic example of how good Leao can be.

A goal, an assist, and a revitalised left side, a game from the 25-year-old that serves as a stunning reminder of his qualities, and Billy Costacurta, who has recently criticised the player, spoke in awe of his performance to Sky Sport 24, via Milan News.

“What has changed? A few more spaces in the open field, a little less pressure from the public. Against Udinese, he scored a fantastic goal. I don’t remember such a beautiful goal by Leao this year, and I don’t remember so much space for Leao. But then he scores a wonderful goal.”