Theo Hernandez Encumbered by a Few Intangible Problems | OneFootball

Theo Hernandez has rarely been superb this campaign, and the reasons for that come from a subpar relationship with Paulo Fonseca and the rest of the locker room in general, the uncertainty about his future, and some transfer market interest, Sky journalist Emanuele Baiocchini reported (via OneFootball).

The fullback had some offers at the beginning of last summer and was keen on departing. However, the Rossoneri decided to keep him. He put himself at the disposal of the team even though he was ready for a change of scenery.

Milan and the entourage of Theo Hernandez have been discussing a renewal, but the talks haven’t had legs. Moreover, the defender didn’t take well his early exclusions. The coach didn’t think he was fit enough after the Euro and also benched him after a poor outing versus Parma.

The star never clicked with Fonseca. Some blunders and a red card didn’t help. In addition, all his closest reference points are no longer at the club. He was very attached to Brahim Diaz, Sandro Tonali, and Paolo Maldini. He had a special rapport with Stefano Pioli. Didier Deschamps also underlined his difficulties.

Our Take on Theo Hernandez and Milan

There’s always a mix of factors when a player of his caliber falls into such a prolonged slump and is a shell of himself in most matches. It was understandable for the Rossoneri to hold onto him after a strong campaign and catching flak for selling Tonali in the past. Their arm would be twisted if he didn’t prolong his deal before the summer, especially if he didn’t turn his campaign around and resumed shining.