Rafael Leão has intensified the turmoil surrounding him at Milan, posting a cryptic message on Instagram just two days after his furious reaction during the defeat to Lazio. The Portuguese winger dominated headlines for his behaviour rather than his football, having angrily confronted coach Massimiliano Allegri when substituted in the second half of the 1–0 loss. Leão rejected a conciliatory gesture, shoved the coach aside, and vented his frustration by kicking and throwing water bottles in the technical area.
Following a day of silence, he reignited debate with a pointed message reading, “Do what you can, the impossible is my job,” widely interpreted as a response to mounting pressure. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the tension extended into the dressing room, where Leão reportedly clashed verbally with teammate Christian Pulisic after the match. The episode highlights growing unease within a squad already under scrutiny.