Rafael Leao erupts after being substituted in AC Milan's loss to Lazio

AC Milan's 1-0 defeat to Lazio was overshadowed by high drama on the sidelines as star winger Rafael Leao reacted furiously to a second-half substitution, clashing with manager Massimiliano Allegri and kicking water bottles in a visible display of frustration. With the Rossoneri trailing to a first-half strike from Gustav Isaksen, Allegri opted for a tactical shake-up with 25 minutes remaining, hauling off Leao and Youssouf Fofana in favour of Niclas Fullkrug and Christopher Nkunku.

Leao, who had struggled to make a definitive impact on the match, did not take the decision well. He took his time exiting the field, forcing goalkeeper Mike Maignan to rush over and urge his team-mate to leave the pitch faster to save precious seconds in the hunt for an equaliser.

The drama then escalated on the touchline; when Allegri reached out for an embrace, Leao quickly pushed his coach away before angrily kicking several water bottles near the dugout.

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