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Rafael Leao: ‘Trying to score that goal for three years’

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2 years ago

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Rafael Leao: ‘Trying to score that goal for three years’

Rafael Leao reveals he has been ‘making an attempt to attain that purpose for 3 years’ after his sensational volley for Milan to beat Roma 2-1 on the Stadio Olimpico.

It was largely a dominant efficiency for the Rossoneri, who had been main 2-0 by an Olivier Giroud penalty and spectacular Rafael Leao volley together with his again to purpose.

“It’s a purpose I’ve been making an attempt to attain for 3 years and I lastly bought it,” he advised Sky Sport Italia.

“Nonetheless, the very best factor was to get the win right here, as a result of it’s at all times powerful towards Roma and these are three vital factors to remain high of the desk.”

Nonetheless, the sport modified when Fikayo Tomori acquired a second yellow card for a foul on Andrea Belotti, giving the Giallorossi hope.

Leonardo Spinazzola’s deflected strike wrong-footed Mike Maignan to get them again into it in stoppages, however the 10 males held on for his or her third win in as many Serie A matches this season.

This was his first purpose of the season and due to this fact additionally the primary since altering to the enduring Quantity 10 jersey.

“I knew that this was a particular quantity at Milan and I really feel extra accountable with this jersey on my again. I wish to show on the sphere what I can do.

“I really feel extra accountable with and with out the ball. I do know that I could make the distinction with the ball, however I additionally need to defend and enhance in that space. I wish to thank my coach, as he’s at all times serving to me to see what I can enhance.”

The Rossoneri signed 9 gamers over the summer time and have been reworked, so Leao was requested if this was the strongest squad he has performed in.

“Milan have at all times been sturdy. Yearly the membership tries to signal the very best gamers and the membership made a giant effort this summer time, as the brand new arrivals have high quality and lift the bar.”

Christian Pulisic is likely one of the new arrivals, the previous Chelsea striker scoring two targets in his first three video games.

“I at all times attempt to assist out my teammates. I do know Pulisic has high quality, so I inform him to have religion, goal gamers and I attempt to lay it off for him. I do know he’ll achieve confidence and the entire workforce shall be stronger then.”