Theo Hernandez claims “Theao” is back and answers question about future: “I’m very happy”

Theo Hernandez has claimed that his ‘Theao’ relationship with Rafael Leao has returned after some difficulties at the start of the season and he has also spoken positively about his future at AC Milan.

As winners, Milan moved to the top of the Serie A table, at least temporarily defeated Lecce confidently 3-0 at San Siro tonight, and all thanks to three goals in five minutes of the first half, the second of which was scored by Theo.

Just two minutes after the opening goal the lead was doubled and it was Theo who was involved again, this time going from provider to scorer after his free kick set up Alvaro Morata’s header.

A simply delicious through ball from Leao was circled perfectly around the defense and well stopped by the French full-back, who hammered a shot into the roof of the net at the near post to make it 2-0.

Theo spoke to Sky and DAZN after the game to answer questions about the win over Lecce and also how he feels in Milan. His comments were reported by MilanNews.

Is “Theao” finally back?

“Yes, it’s finally back. In the first few games we weren’t at 100% mentally and physically. I’m fine now and that’s the most important thing.”

You pointed to Leao after the goal…

“The assist belongs to him, then I scored an even better goal (laughs). I’m happy.”

Bayer Leverkusen expects on Tuesday evening…

“Against Liverpool we didn’t have the certainty we wanted. Now we have a very difficult game ahead of us, we need to recover well and train well to reach this very important game.”

How do you think the game went?

“It was great. We weren’t good in the first few games, but now we’re starting to work well, play well and do what the coach tells us. We’re happy to have played a great game, that’s the most important thing.”

They equaled Paolo Maldini’s 29 goals for Milan in Serie A…

“I didn’t know that. I’m happy to have scored so many goals with this club and hope to score even more.”

You’ve been in Milan for six years, will you stay long like Maldini?

“I’m very happy here, the fans love me and the team loves me and that’s the most important thing.”