MilanThe Champions League trip met a stumble on Wednesday night when they suffered a 1-0 defeat against FeyenoordWith the permission of a costly error from goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The match saw the Italian side reveal their very longed for ‘Fantastic four’ attackconsisting of Rafael Leao, Joao Felix, Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez. However, the quartet struggled to break through the host’s disciplined defense, which led to widespread criticism in the aftermath.
While Gimenez’s decision to carry a nose band got some attentionfans also noticed that Leao sported a similar strip over the noseSparkling curiosity. Many people wondered if this was due to an injury or a fashion statement, but the real reason is much more exciting.
It was one Disappoint Champions League Night for Milan Fanswho were anxious to see its new appearance attack flourish, but instead left frustrated by an unfortunate screen. Among the many call points in the match, Leao’s decision to carry a nasal strip stood out. While The Mexican striker has been known for carrying aIt was the first time Leao was discovered with it.
At first glance, it may have seemed as if the Portuguese forward managed an injury or recovered from a face. But that was not the case. The Real reason behind the nose is actually a technique used to improve breathing and performance– a trick that Gimenez himself swear by.
Gimenez’s Influence: Origins of Nos Patch
Santiago Gimenez has carried one nose strip since his feyenoord daysAnd it has now followed him in Italy. The Mexican striker once revealed the surprising reason Behind this habit, which began as a Practical solution to a minor health problem.
In an interview in 2023 with Radio numberhe explained: “I was once a little sick and had trouble breathing through my nose. So our physiotherapist came up with the idea of the little note. It worked wonders. “
This little self -adhesive strip, often used by football players and athletes, helps to Open the nasal passages and allow better air flow. For Gimenez, the results were so effective that he decided to make it a permanent part of his match routine. “I work with my breathing. The person who helped me with this gave me this note, and it is really fantastic. I have some problems with my nose, but with the patch my nose room opens and I breathe much better. “
In addition to its functional advantages, Gimene also admitted that nose has been transformed into something of a superstition. “Since then I have used it in every game, but maybe it is also a superstition.”
Fans were not happy with Leao
While Gimenez has continued to carry the patch As part of his routine, Leao’s decision to use the same technology against Feyenoord has raised the eyebrows. Was it simply an attempt to improve breathing and endurance, or was he influenced by his new teammate?
Unfortunately, Nose strip did not seem to give much luck for Leao or Milan. His performance was generally criticized with some fans mocks him to focus on “fashion” rather than football.
A Milan supporter Immediately drew comparisons with GimenezWith a fan joke: “Leao twist with Santi with the nose strip.” While another defended the Portuguesries, was worried that he would have a type of injury: “I have noticed Leao with a” breathe right “strip on the nose. Can he have some illness? “
