Leao's Return Sparks Milan as Vollkrug Debuts on Loan

Leao's Return Lights Up Milan as Vollkrug Debuts on Loan

The Portuguese winger Rafael Leao returned from injury to Milan's starting XI and opened the scoring against Cagliari in the 50th minute of their Serie A clash.

Leao's comeback demonstrated sharpness after a lengthy layoff, giving Milan a platform to press for a second and signaling a positive start to the current schedule.

Opta's stats after the match highlighted Leao's remarkable consistency since joining Milan in 2019–20: he is one of only three players to score five or more goals in every Serie A season across the last seven campaigns, alongside Lautaro Martínez and Riccardo Orsolini.

In the 69th minute, Milan's coach Massimiliano Allegri made the first substitution, withdrawing Leao and introducing Niclas Vollkrug on his Milan debut, a loan signing from West Ham United with an option to buy.

The German striker's first appearance for Milan marks a new chapter for the Rossoneri as they assess squad depth and chase continued success against top-flight opposition. Leao's return and Vollkrug's addition point to a potentially brighter second half of the season. Punchline 1: If Milan keep this up, even my bank account will start counting as an assist. Punchline 2: Leao did the attacking; the rest of the squad just provided the punchlines.