According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca is not satisfied with the attitude of his left back Théo Hernandez. Not only is the French international no longer the starter but he would have been reframed by his coach in front of his teammates.
Théo Hernandez feeling unwell at AC Milan? The French left-back is in any case going through a very complicated period. Considered one of the best defenders in Serie A, he was a substitute against Genoa (0-0) then Friday on the pitch at Hellas Verona (0-1). During these two meetings, Paulo Fonseca preferred the Spaniard Alex Jimenez. In Verona, Hernandez quickly came into play after the injury to Leao (32nd). But his performance would not have convinced his coach Paulo Fonseca who could decide to do without him for the clash against AS Roma on Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.).
Hernandez on the bench like Leao before him?
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Losc coach (27 years old) is not satisfied with his player, in particular with his attitude and his involvement. The left-hander would have been the first targeted by his great anger after the victory against Red Star Belgrade (2-1) in the Champions League on December 11. The Portuguese does not joke with discipline. This fall, he did not hesitate to send Leao to the bench several times, just to poke his attacker. Paulo Fonseca therefore apparently decided not to spare Théo Hernandez either, whom he would also have cropped in front of his teammates.
He is still discussing extending his contract
Despite these tensions, Fonseca still defends his defender publicly: “Theo has played a lot, he has been in the national team, he recalls. He has not yet found his best physical condition, he is very important for us. This “It's never a punishment for him, it's just that he has to get back to his best physical condition. I continue to say that for me he is the best full-back in the world.” While the French international could take advantage of the three days of rest to come and train at Milanello, his future at AC Milan is not at all in question, despite the extra-sporting affairs which mar his stay in Milan. Under contract until 2026, he is still in discussions to extend. His agent met with the management of the Lombard club on Monday December 16.
