Ibrahimovic discusses Fonseca’s rant, Theo Hernandez’s form and chances for youngsters | OneFootball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed his support for Paulo Fonseca’s honest words after the Red Star game, stating that they were to try generate a reaction.

The headlines in the build-up to the game have been dominated by the fact Fonseca was very forthright after Wednesday’s win, raising concerns about the attitude of the team.

It had led to suggestions that he would shake up the team, and he has done exactly that by benching the vice-captain Theo Hernandez in place of Alex Jimenez.

Mattia Liberali will also get the nod as one of four alterations from the Red Star game, something the absences of Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Yunus Musah have also contributed to.

Ibrahimovic spoke to DAZN about 30 minutes before kick-off in the game against Genoa, and his comments were relayed by MilanNews.

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What did you think of Fonseca’s words after the match against Red Star?

“The coach is looking for a reaction, especially after a match like this. What he said in public he also said in private. If I were a footballer I would react, because if the coach is not happy you have to do more. We agree with him, the team has to do more and we have to push for them to do more.”

Theo Hernandez has been left out…

“The same situation with Rafa a few weeks ago. Theo is one of the best left-backs in the world, we want him to be at his best but he will definitely return. The coach makes his choices that everyone respects and when they return to the pitch they have to make the difference.”

Alex Jimenez and Mattia Liberali meanwhile will start…

“It depends on them, too. You have to seize the opportunity. It’s a great opportunity for them, we’re very curious. We have faith in our talents who have to stay when they come in.

“These talents of Milan Futuro train almost every day with the first team: the opportunity arrives, but when it arrives you have to take it.”