Paulo Fonseca Addresses Relationship with Rafael Leao After 2-0 Defeat to Napoli

After AC Milan’s 2-0 loss to Serie A leaders Napoli, manager Paulo Fonseca has discussed his strategy for handling star forward Rafael Leao. Leao entered the game as a substitute, but he was unable to change the result, which put Milan in eighth place after their third league loss of the year. In light of Milan’s patchy performance, rumors of a tense relationship between Leao and Fonseca have started to circulate.

Fonseca’s Perspective on the Matter

Fonseca told DAZN:

“I don’t want to go into details. I handle players in a different way. There isn’t any disagreement amongst us; the coach has the last say. I don’t have to beg the players to put in the appropriate amount of dedication; we try to inspire them in various ways.”

As Milan negotiates a difficult season, Fonseca’s remarks allude to an emphasis on player dedication and discipline, with Leao’s role emerging as a topic of interest.