Leao: “Fonseca knows I don’t like sitting on the bench”

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao spoke to Sky Sport following the Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava, where he made a significant impact by scoring the second goal in a thrilling 3-2 victory and earning the MVP award.

Discussing the match, Leao expressed his belief that the team could have scored more goals, stating, “This match should have ended with more goals; we needed to be more ruthless in front of the net.” He acknowledged that while they allowed Slovan Bratislava a few chances that led to goals, it was crucial to secure the win: “We gave them two or three opportunities where they scored and gained confidence playing at home. We could have done more, but the important thing is the victory.”

Leao addressed questions about Milan’s inconsistency this season, saying, “Milan being inconsistent? These kinds of matches happen during a season; there are many games and little time to recover. We need to be more aggressive; in these competitions, you have to show your opponents from start to finish that you are there to win.”

On his recent benching, he remarked, “Everything is resolved. The coach knows I don’t like sitting on the bench, but I am always ready to help the team.” His willingness to contribute was evident when he came off the bench and made a decisive impact.

Leao expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and their progress under Fonseca: “I am happy, as is everyone here. Milan is doing a great job, and we need to better understand his ideas. But we are all pleased here.”

Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of their recent victory: “Today’s match was too important; we had no choice but to win. We want to make it into the top eight. There are still three more games to win: if we win them, we move forward.”