Sérgio Conceição Leads AC Milan to Super Cup Triumph in Dramatic Start
The new coach revitalizes the team with back-to-back wins, overcoming Inter Milan in the final and shifting the club's outlook.
- Sérgio Conceição, appointed as AC Milan's coach in late December, has made an immediate impact with two victories, including a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Inter Milan to secure the Italian Super Cup.
- The Portuguese coach has brought renewed energy and a winning mentality to the team, which had been struggling under previous coach Paulo Fonseca.
- Rafael Leão and Theo Hernández played pivotal roles in the Super Cup final, showcasing improved performances under Conceição's leadership after clashing with the previous coach.
- Conceição's fiery passion was on display during the final, where he reportedly broke a television in the locker room but also celebrated with players by dancing and smoking a cigar post-victory.
- AC Milan now faces a packed schedule, sitting eighth in Serie A but with games in hand, as they aim to climb the standings and carry their newfound momentum into upcoming matches.