Milan star Rafael Leao does not feature in the Rossoneri starting XI for their Serie A match against Cremonese today as Stefano Pioli wants him rested for the last game of the year against Fiorentina.
Milan visit the Grigiorossi tonight. It kicks off at 19.45. You can follow the live updates from the Stadio Zini on the liveblog.
It is the first time Leao starts on the bench this season. Sources have told Football Italia that Pioli wants him rested for the last game of the year against Fiorentina, so he doesn’t future in the Rossoneri starting XI tonight.
The Portugal international has contributed to ten goals in 12 Serie A games this season, with five goals and as many assists.
Milan are already without the suspended Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez.
Leao was subbed off during the break of Milan’s 2-1 away defeat against Torino less than two weeks ago. The Rossoneri haven’t lost two consecutive away games since 2019.