GdS: Rafa and Ruben – Allegri already has two ‘pillars’ for new Milan

Two players, Rafael Leao and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, are emerging as the potential pillars for AC Milan under manager Massimiliano Allegri this season, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport. While Leao was widely expected to be a key figure, Loftus-Cheek has also stood out significantly, particularly during pre-season performances.

Both players demonstrated their importance in a match against Liverpool. Leao scored a goal and provided the assist for Loftus-Cheek's goal. The report describes them as being in 'a category that surpasses the norm'. However, the challenge for both players will be maintaining consistency throughout the entire Serie A season, though the reasons for their past inconsistencies differ.

Allegri has outlined his project for the team, and these two players appear central to his plans. The report emphasizes that the true test will be translating their impressive pre-season form into consistent performances during the competitive Serie A campaign. Allegri himself tempered expectations after the Liverpool win, describing pre-season as "only a glorified training game".

Despite the need to prove themselves in the league, the report concludes that the initial ideas are working well, and players are already responding positively to Allegri's methods.