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Although the season may be over for Liverpool, there is still football being played thanks to the summer international calendar.
While the end of year matches can often feel like a bit of a drag after a long campaign, they do offer a fix for those who can’t get enough football.
From a Liverpool point of view, there has been plenty for fans to get their teeth stuck into.
20 played his part in a penalty shootout victory for Cristiano Ronaldo and co.
But while it is always nice to see a Liverpool player earn some international silverware, Reds fans were seemingly more interested in the performance of AC Milan winger Rafael Leao during the game.
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Leao has been linked with Liverpool this summer as the Reds line up potential replacements for Luis Diaz.
But although the 25-year-old could seemingly be on the market, journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that there is nothing concrete between Liverpool and Leao.
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That has not stopped supporters from being excited by the Milan winger, though, with many impressed by his appearance from the bench against Spain.
“Rafael Leao is absolutely running the show, would love him at Liverpool!” said one fan.
Those two names I want at LW,” added another.
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“This Leao cameo is moving me,” someone else chimed in.
A trait Liverpool currently lack,” was someone else’s analysis.
“Really like what I’m seeing from Rafael Leao in this Nations League final,” another added.
“Would you guys like to have him at Liverpool if Diaz leaves?”
“Yes, he’s only £59m and has decent wages brilliant Diaz replacement,” and “Definitely,” being just some of the glowing responses.
As some fans pointed out, Leao was not a starter for Portugal against Spain.
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