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Milan Say Leao–Pulisic Rift Resolved After Handshake at Milanello

The club moved to defuse the fallout with a video review at Milanello that ended in a public handshake.

Overview

  • Reports say Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic clashed in the dressing room after Milan’s 1-0 defeat to Lazio, prompting coach Massimiliano Allegri to step in.
  • Leao was visibly angry after being substituted around the 66th minute and was said to have complained that Pulisic passed up through-ball opportunities to him.
  • The squad held an in-depth video analysis session, after which Leao and Pulisic discussed the incidents and shook hands in front of teammates.
  • Allegri downplayed the episode, describing Leao as frustrated over missed service and saying such flare-ups can occur during matches.
  • Despite the reconciliation, concern remains over their output together, with just two goals in about 595 minutes and Leao still without a goal in 2026.