Leão: 'The Milan-Inter Derby is a Matter of Life or Death'

Rafael Leão has stated that the upcoming Milan derby against Inter is a 'matter of life or death.' Milan is currently seven points behind Inter at the top of the league table.

Leão also commented on his role as a pure striker, assigned to him by Massimiliano Allegri, saying he was willing to adapt. 'When the coach told me he wanted to use me as a center forward, I told him I was ready… In football, numbers are important.'

Finally, he commented on his collaboration with Christian Pulisic, emphasizing: 'We have a good relationship and now we know each other better on the field… he is a great player.'