Milan legend Zvonimir Boban maintains Rafael Leao is ‘not yet fully mature’ as a player and the current squad ‘cannot compare’ to the side that won the Scudetto.
The Croatian spoke to Sky Sport at the presentation of a new book from coach Arrigo Sacchi and was asked about the difficulties had by Stefano Pioli.
It seems remarkable that in 2021-22 he was able to secure the Serie A title, then the next season reach the Champions League semi-finals, but is now suffering a series of setbacks domestically and in Europe.
“You cannot compare those two teams,” insisted Boban.
He famously wore the Number 10 jersey at San Siro and that was given to Rafael Leao this season, along with a new contract.
“I am pleased to see him wear the 10, as he is an extraordinary talent, even if he is not yet fully mature. He has made a lot of progress. Not many expected him to make that progress, but I did…”