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Rafael Leao injury: Milan breathe sigh of relief after latest medical tests

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9 December 2025

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The MRI scan undergone by Rafael Leao today ruled out any muscular lesion, but the Milan star could still be rested against Sassuolo in order to be fit for the Supercoppa Italiana next week.

Milan received good news from Rafael Leao as the injury he suffered against Torino on Monday is unlikely to force him to the sidelines for a long time.

Rafael Leao injury: latest updates

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is challenged by Guillermo Maripan of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on December 08, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is challenged by Guillermo Maripan of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on December 08, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Milan said in a statement, via Sky Sport and Milan News, that the tests undergone earlier today highlighted an inflammatory issue in his right adductor and not a muscle lesion.

Leao was subbed off in the first half of Milan’s eventual 3-2 win against Torino last night.

Sky Sport reports that given the inflammation, there are two possible scenarios: Leao could play and risk worsening the issue or rest and focus on treatment.

How many Milan games will Leao miss?

MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan warms up prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) — MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan warms up prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“A lot depends on the player’s feelings and the pain he feels in the coming days,” said Milan expert Peppe Di Stefano from Milanello.

MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Zeki Celik of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) — MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Zeki Celik of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

On paper, Leao could be rested next Sunday against Sassuolo, although it’s still not certain that he’ll be dropped. Surely, the aim is to have him fit for next week’s Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against Napoli on November 18.