CorSport: ‘Like a champion’ – Theo ‘satisfies’ teammates and Fonseca with Genoa response | OneFootball

AC Milan have been without Theo Hernandez for large parts of the season. Despite the Frenchman still being present, the ‘true’ version of him has not been seen, but he has responded recently.

From the cooling break incident to a general drop in performances, Theo has struggled massively this season and it has probably come at the worst possible time for all parties. Milan have needed leaders this year and Hernandez’s shortcomings have made life very difficult for Paulo Fonseca.

Then, on a personal level, with a new contract expected to arrive in the next few months, there are issues with matching his initial contractual demands, simply because at the moment, he is not a player worth €8 million per year to the Rossoneri.

There have been multiple suggestions about why his performances have dropped, with some believing it to be a mental issue, whilst others believing it to be physical. Others believe the two are linked together.

With the lack of good performances then this season, Fonseca opted to drop Theo to the bench against Genoa, searching for a reaction or a change and it seems like one has been received.

According to Corriere dello Sport (via Pianeta Milan), the Frenchman has given the ‘right answers, strong and clear’ to Fonseca, showing him the player that he can be, ‘like a true champion’.

His attitude has impressed his teammates and Fonseca, with the coach even seeing Theo’s understanding of the path forward. For this reason, there could be a place in the backline for the defender on Friday.