Rafael Leao to Chukwueze :“Let’s kill them”

AC Milan star Rafael Leao has sent a pretty strong message about what he thinks he and Samuel Chukwueze will be able to do next season.

There is a lot of excitement about Milan’s ability down the flanks given that they have now partnered Leao – a candidate for being among the best wingers in the world – with Chukwueze on the opposite wing.

The duo should pose a double threat because of their pace, directness, dribbling,

and eye for goal, something Leao is well aware of it seems.

AC Milan pursued Chukwueze for weeks and they finally managed to break down Villarreal’s resistance, signing him earlier in the week on a five-year deal.

Fabrizio Romano among other sources has reported that Chukwueze arrived for a fee of around €20m plus €8m in bonuses which could represent a bargain, but was influenced by his contract situation.

The 24-year-old amassed 13 goals and 11 assists in all competitions last season for the Yellow Submarine, and on the face of things he and Rafael Leao should form a dangerous two-flanked attack.

Jamie Kemble who is a writer for Villarreal’s SB Nation speaks on the kind of an impact his arrival will have on Leao, given the similarities in their playing style and the fact Milan now have a two-flanked attack.

“That’s a dangerous-looking attack. I think they do differ a little. Leao is more powerful on the ball, but Samu will find his way through smaller gaps and he’ll get on the end of through balls or balls over the top quicker.

“You guys will know Leao better than me, but as for Samu, and having seen Leao in action, that’s a really dangerous front line.”

On whether Chukwueze will have an instant impact  “That’s an interesting question and one that is difficult to answer. There is always an adaption process, but it’s fair to say going from La Liga to Serie A or vice versa is a much easier adaption process than to the Premier League, for example.

“Much will depend on keeping Samu-s confidence high and giving him the licence to make mistakes without getting on his back. That’s true of almost all wingers, especially skillful ones.

“He adapted to a new culture in Spain very well and never showed a willingness to leave or give up despite arriving as a youngster from Africa. That’s a good qualify that suggests he should adapt well to life in Italy.”