The start of Rafael Leao's new adventure with the Galatasaray shirt is proving decidedly uphill. Having moved to Turkey in the very last days of the summer transfer window, the Portuguese talent has not yet managed to turn on the light and leave his mark with the new team, both in the domestic league and in the Champions League groups.

His provisional numerical record speaks clearly: four total appearances, zero goals scored and zero assists recorded. Adding to the former red and black player's negative moment is the harsh 4 rating given by almost all the main Turkish sports newspapers after the heavy 4-0 defeat suffered against Trabzonspor of Momo Salah.

The Portuguese striker's social reaction to his start data

The editorial staff of Tuttomercatoweb.com published on its official social channels an infographic summarising the numerical difficulties of this season start for the offensive winger. Among the many comments under the post, the one from Rafael Leao himself also appeared, who chose to reply with irony and a hint of annoyance at the focus on his performances:

"Even playing outside Italy they can't leave me in peace."

The hunt for redemption after the media polemics

The ex-Milan striker's remark shows how the player still feels strong pressure from the Italian media, despite the move to Istanbul. Leao will now try to silence the skeptics on the field, aiming to get back on track quickly to drag Galatasaray in the upcoming seasonal outings.