AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has praised new manager Sergio Conceicao for helping the team build energy and character to win the Italian Super Cup.
Conceicao, who took over from the sacked Paulo Fonseca, led the team to immediate Supercoppa Italiana glory, beating Juventus 2-1 in the semi-finals and then Inter Milan 3-2 in the final in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Leo became a super sub in this game after สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที coming on as a substitute to win a free kick that turned into a goal, and also disrupted Inter Milan’s defence before assisting Tammy Abraham’s stoppage-time winner.
Leo said of his new manager: “I don’t know Conceicao personally. I only know from friends at Porto who used to work with him that he is a strong character. What he has done in a few days is amazing.”
“What he said was exactly what I needed and I felt like it was the energy that everyone needed. I felt like there was a change on and off the field. With that mindset, we were able to win and do what we did today.”
“Fighting against Juventus and Inter, we didn’t give up. You can’t always play your best, but you can win with character.”