"I shouldn’t have to beg." Fonseca explains Leão’s continued absence from the starting lineup

AC Milan’s crisis deepens, as the Rossoneri have suffered two defeats in their last five Serie A matches, including a 0–2 loss to Napoli. Once again, one of the team’s key players, Rafael Leão, was left on the bench, prompting more questions for head coach Paulo Fonseca.

Details: The Portuguese coach reiterated that there is no conflict between him and Leão, and that leaving him out of the starting lineup is purely a tactical decision.

Quote: “I don’t want to go into the finer details; I treat each player differently. There is no conflict between us; it’s simply a coaching decision. We try to motivate players in different ways, but ultimately, it’s up to the players. I shouldn’t have to beg them,” Fonseca stated at a press conference.

Reminder: Previously, Fonseca received support from Antonio Cassano, who praised the coach’s decision to keep Leão on the bench.