Rafael Leão to Stay at Milanello for Recovery: Portugal Training Excused
An update on Rafael Leão's international stint as he remains at Milanello for recovery instead of joining Portugal's training camp.

The Rossoneri striker will not be travelling to join his national team and will continue his recovery from injury in Italy The Portuguese Football Federation has officially excused Rafael Leão: the Milan striker will not even have to travel to Lisbon for his medical examinations. During the international break, Portugal will face Mexico in Mexico City and the United States in Atlanta.Massimiliano Allegri and Milan’s medical staff will therefore have Leao at their disposal throughout the international break, allowing them to monitor his condition on a day-to-day basis ahead of the resumption of the league season, which for the Rossoneri will coincide with their away match against Napoli on 6 April, Easter Monday.It should be noted that Leao did not train on the eve of last Friday’s match against Torino, and was subsequently left out of the squad for the game due to a flare-up of the adductor injury he sustained in the first leg against Torino.Since 8 December, when the Portuguese player was forced off during the match against Torino due to a sharp pain in his adductor, Leao has been suffering from discomfort in the groin area, which has affected his training and performances in recent months.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Rafael Leão's Exclusion from Portugal National Team
The Rossoneri striker, Rafael Leão, will not be joining his national team for training and will continue his recovery from injury at Milanello.
Official Excuse by the Portuguese Football Federation
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially excused Rafael Leão from attending the national team's training camp and medical examinations in Lisbon.
Availability for Milan and Monitoring by Medical Staff
Massimiliano Allegri and Milan’s medical staff will have Leão at their disposal during the international break, enabling them to monitor his recovery and condition ahead of the league season's resumption.
Injury Update and Concerns
Leão's adductor injury sustained in the first leg against Torino has caused discomfort in the groin area, impacting his training and recent performances.
Upcoming Challenges
The Rossoneri's league season will resume with an away match against Napoli on 6th April, aligning with Leão's recovery timeline.
Closing Thoughts
Rafael Leão's exclusion from Portugal's training camp allows him to focus on recovery at Milanello, under the close watch of Milan's medical team, ahead of the crucial league fixtures.








