CM: Why another benching adds to precarious nature of Theo Hernandez’s Milan future | OneFootball

Another report has claimed that Paulo Fonseca will try the ‘Rafael Leao approach’ with Theo Hernandez by benching him again in Verona.

Calciomercato.com claim that Alex Jimenez will start again on Friday night at the Stadio Bentegodi against Hellas Verona. Fonseca has made the tough but (in his eyes) necessary choice to give Theo another game on the bench.

It is what he did to try and stimulate Rafael Leao, and in that case it worked. However, Theo has a difference character and it is not a given that the reaction will be the same. If the first instance against Genoa was tolerated without worries, doing it again risks souring things.

One thing is certain: Theo was very disappointed by the protests from the fans he suffered during Milan’s 125th birthday party on Monday night. Despite the difficulties he has had this season, the Frenchman feels he has always given his all for the Rossoneri and has been part of success.

The expression he showed in front of the photographers at the event said it all, and the discussion regarding the renewal also comes into play in a context already full of problems. There is no agreement yet, but positive talks took place earlier in the week.

the parties are not that close to shaking hands and new meetings will be needed. Theo himself could ask to pause for reflection if the situation with Fonseca worsens, so every detail at this stage can make the difference.