Gazzetta dello Sport: After the water-replenishing time incident, Theo and Leo have apologized to the entire Milan team

According to Andrea Ramazzotti, a reporter for Gazzetta dello Sport, Theo Hernandez and Leao have apologized to the entire AC Milan team after the water-replenishing incident against Lazio.

Andrea Ramazzotti pointed out that the prompt apology to the management and the coach after the game paved the way for the end of this incident, but now they can no longer make mistakes in attitude and behavior, both on and off the pitch. If they return to Milanello in good physical condition after completing their respective national team missions, they will start against Venice at San Siro and then in the next two important games against Liverpool and Inter Milan. However, from now on, it is clearer that Paulo Fonseca will be in charge of the team with the full support of the club.

A few minutes after the final whistle against Lazio, Theo and Leao spoke with Moncada and Fonseca, and they were surprised by the uproar caused by the incident. They said they regretted their actions: in their opinion, it was not a complaint against anyone, but a sign that they were ready to play and did not need a break, or at least that's what they said at the time. Therefore, Theo immediately appeared in front of the Milan TV cameras to talk about the incident and also defend his teammates. "We just played for two minutes and did not need a break, and then people talked and said all kinds of nonsense, he explained without even taking a shower. Rafa and I were with the team and helped the team, and that's what matters most." These words finally put out the "fire", at least to a certain extent.

Before speaking in front of the cameras, the two players also immediately clarified to the whole team in the dressing room, which is what prompted the club not to take disciplinary measures against the two. That evening, before boarding the flight back to Milan, they also spoke to Ibrahimovic on the phone. The Swede, who had some previous arrangements as a consultant for Milan and therefore missed the game at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, watched the game carefully on television and intervened after the matter was resolved, expressing his opinion to the two players.

Now, Theo and Leo hope to redeem themselves with convincing performances, assists and goals on the court. Because, apart from their misconduct in Rome, they will be considered the two starters on the left wing and are the basic elements of the team. Of course, these two players will not be shelved from the beginning like Origi and Ballo-Toure, and Theo's contract renewal negotiations have also confirmed this. His contract renewal will not be blocked. In the next few weeks, Milan management and the player's agent will have new face-to-face talks, and contract renewal negotiations will be put back on the agenda.