Theo Hernandez scored 89 seconds into the sport towards Venezia, however his celebration was a reference to the latest controversy surrounding the Milan left-back and Rafael Leao.
The pair had been dropped from the beginning XI for the journey to Lazio in Serie A Week 3, however mixed to attain the equaliser barely 30 seconds after stepping foot on the sector as substitutes.
They returned to the line-up at San Siro towards Venezia and inside 89 seconds Leao had launched the France worldwide down the left with a cheeky back-heel flick, the end squirming previous Jesse Joronen on the close to publish.
As he celebrated, Hernandez was wanting to ship a number of messages to the followers and above all of the media who had torn them aside in latest weeks.
He hugged teammate Rafael Leao and pointed to him, urging the supporters to offer him credit score for that help.
That @RafaeLeao7 help although… 😮💨#MilanVenezia pic.twitter.com/4fWsfuS0yS
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 14, 2024
Theo Hernandez additionally held up a finger to his lips to silence critics, whereas the opposite hand was as much as his ear listening out for extra insults.
Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez controversy
They had been bitterly criticised after the 2-2 draw with Lazio as a result of simply moments after the purpose, there was a cooling break and all of the Milan gamers crowded round coach Paulo Fonseca across the touchline – besides Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao.
The pair stood on the alternative aspect of the pitch, chatting amongst themselves, a gesture that earned a substantial amount of criticism and outright abuse from followers and media pundits.
Regardless of the controversy, Fonseca assured there was no difficulty and that was confirmed when Theo Hernandez wore the captain’s armband this night.
Theo Hernández along with his first purpose of the season ☝️#MilanVenezia 1-0 pic.twitter.com/wb6Esyx78t
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 14, 2024
