Milan, Oct. 18 (LaPresse) – "Is Leao a champion? He has extraordinary technical qualities and must be allowed to play. What matters is the pitch: that’s where you prove yourself, through performances. There’s too much talk around him. He’s a golden boy who started very well, with the desire to do well. The injury stopped him, but now he has regained his form. If he is a champion, we’ll see it when his career is over." So said AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri on the eve of the home league match against Fiorentina. "Leao had a good week of training, intense. I believe he is ready to be one of the key players again. We need him like we need everyone: everyone must make themselves available for their teammates. Rafa has great qualities and I’m happy he’s back in good condition," added Allegri, giving an update on the injured players. "Rabiot and Pulisic are unlikely to be available, same for Estupinan. Nkunku has issues with his big toe — if he can’t put his shoe on today, he won’t be available either. Saelemaekers is available," he added. "We have a sufficient number of players to face tomorrow’s match, there are no issues in that regard. Injuries are part of the season — sometimes they all come at once. It’s an extra motivation for those who are available, because they have to do more."