Series A
Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez ‘can play with eyes closed’

Rafael Leao thanks his Milan teammates and the followers for getting him by a dry spell after scoring in opposition to Rennes. ‘Theo Hernandez and I can play with our eyes closed.’
It was a comparatively snug 3-0 victory at San Siro and places them in a powerful place for the second leg of the Europa League play-off, which can be in France on Thursday February 22.
Loftus-Cheek continued his spectacular current type with a pair of headers, earlier than Rafael Leao ended his month-long purpose drought with a well-worked transfer together with Theo Hernandez.
“I did miss scoring targets, however I used to be offering assists anyway and joyful for the staff, as soccer is a collective sport. After all, a purpose helps your confidence,” Leao advised Sky Sport Italia.
“Europe and Serie A, the followers had been behind me after I was having a tough second, they gave me power, so I’ve to thank them and my teammates. They’re my household.”
Theo Hernandez is Leao’s twin down the left flank and it is just becoming that the purpose drought was ended by a mixture with the Frenchman.
“Theo makes it simple, we perceive one another rather well, when he provides me the ball, I already know the place he’s going. After I begin operating from behind, no one can cease me.
“I believe we are able to play with our eyes closed, it’s simple to play with a teammate like him and I’m very lucky to have teammates of this high quality.”
Milan actually are discovering their toes, as they’ve gained 5 of their final six aggressive matches, held 2-2 solely by Bologna in Serie A.
Additionally it is their second consecutive clear sheet after the 1-0 win over Napoli, so are they pushing not simply to catch Juventus in second, however even Serie A leaders Inter?
“There are numerous video games to go, we all know it’s tough, however not inconceivable. We’ve got to be concentrated from begin to end, we’re doing effectively, we’re robust and have the arrogance to achieve the highest.”
Leao went off pretty early and was noticed on the bench with some electrodes strapped to his calf. What occurred?
“It was only a bruise, I’m superb.”
Pure class from Rafael Leao! 🤩
AC Milan are operating away with it! 🔥#UEL pic.twitter.com/PVhFexVO3X
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