epa11810361 AC Milan players celebrate the victory in the Supercoppa Italiana final between FC Inter and AC Milan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. EPA-EFE/STRINGER

Theo Hernandez admits Milan players must take “some of the blame” for Paulo Fonseca’s sacking, but both he and Tammy Abraham celebrate Sergio Conceicao’s impact on the Supercoppa Italiana.

It was a thrilling Supercoppa Italiana final in Riyadh as favorites Inter had led 2-0 until the 51st minute^st minute, with Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi scoring either side of half-time.

However, Rafael Leao came off the bench and even though he wasn’t fully fit, he made a big difference by scoring all three goals in the 3-2 triumph.

The Portugal international earned the free kick taken by Theo Hernandez, initiated the move that Theo Hernandez set up for Christian Pulisic and then provided the assist for Tammy Abraham’s last-minute throw-in.

“I’m very happy for my team, for the fans and that goes for all of you,” Abraham told Sport Mediaset, waving his Man of the Match trophy.

“We played with confidence, courage and hunger. If we can do that, we will be a strong team. We are very happy.”

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Theo Hernandez wants to recapture the role of Milan

It has been a tough season for Milan, who sacked coach Paulo Fonseca just days before the Supercoppa Italiana trip to Saudi Arabia, but new coach Sergio Conceicao has delivered thrilling comeback victories over Juventus and now Inter.

There was notorious tension between Rafael Leao, Theo Hernandez and Fonseca, so it’s perhaps no big surprise that these two players thrived after his release.

“It was a great performance. We knew Inter were a great team, it was a difficult moment for me but I think I’m getting back into form now. I’m not 100 percent yet, but I’m trying to help the team,” Theo Hernandez told Sport Mediaset.

“It’s wonderful. We have to share some of the blame that Fonseca took, it wasn’t just his fault. We are grateful that he was here and wish him all the best. We didn’t have much time to work with Conceicao, but I think it served us well.

“I dedicate the goal to my wife, my son and now the little girl is coming soon to expand the family.”