Allegri: ‘Leao is extraordinary’ as a centre-forward for Milan

Max Allegri was full of praise for Rafael Leao after a goal and assist in the 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool. ‘He has extraordinary qualities and is only getting stronger’ as a centre-forward.

The Rossoneri had lost 1-0 to Arsenal in their previous pre-season test, then winning a penalty shoot-out, but looked far more impressive today in Hong Kong against the reigning Premier League title holders.

It was a very Allegri-style performance, clinical focus on the counter-attack using the characteristics of his strikers...