Leao Faces Same Old Criticism at Galatasaray

Rafael Leao's fresh start in Turkey is already drawing the same doubts that ended his Milan chapter.

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What happened. Rafael Leao has made four competitive appearances for Galatasaray without scoring or assisting, and lost possession 21 times in a 4-0 defeat to Trabzonspor. Former Milan player Filippo Galli said Leao's talent may not go beyond his current level.

• Galli: Leao was never the leader he could have been at Milan.
• CBS pundit Mike Lahoud criticised Leao's lack of passion and intensity.
• Galatasaray signed Leao permanently from Milan for €38m plus add-ons.

“He is a talented player, but he was content with being that and was never the leader that he could've been.”

— Filippo Galli

Leao must quickly find form and intensity to silence critics and justify Galatasaray's investment.

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