Picture: Lukaku sends support to troubled Milan star Leao

epa11691328 AC Milan’s Rafael Leao (L) and Napoli’s Pasuqle Mazzocchi in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli, in Milan, Italy, 29 October 2024. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

Napoli star Romelu Lukaku sent a supportive message to Rafael Leao on Instagram after the Partenopei’s 2-0 win over Milan.

Lukaku inspired Napoli’s 2-0 win over Milan on Tuesday, helping the Partenopei to cement the top spot in Serie A.

Lukaku sends support to troubled Milan star Leao

Leao started the second consecutive league game on the bench and was introduced in the final 28 minutes.

The Portuguese winger has fallen down Paulo Fonseca’s pecking order at San Siro but has recently received support from many fellow football stars.

The last one was one of his most recent opponents, Lukaku, who shared an Instagram story initially published by Leao and added, ‘Irmao Tmj’, an expression that means, ‘ We are in this together, bro.’

Lukaku has eight goal contributions in his opening eight games at Napoli, while Leao has one goal and four assists in 11 Milan appearances this season.