Gabbia: ‘Theo Hernandez didn’t have to apologise’ to Milan
Matteo Gabbia insists Theo Hernandez ‘didn’t even want’ to apologise to his Milan teammates after the pricey crimson card within the Champions League play-off. ‘Theo has all our assist.’
The Rossoneri are nonetheless smarting after their surprising Champions League play-off exit to Feyenoord, having misplaced the primary leg 1-0 after which seen Theo Hernandez despatched off throughout the decider.
“It was not straightforward, however we talked and realised the one manner ahead at this second is to work and provides our all,” Gabbia
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“There’s a lengthy season forward, we’re nonetheless in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, so we do have targets and the ethical obligation to offer our all for ourselves and the followers.”
Gabbia stands up for Theo Hernandez
Referee Szymon Marciniak exhibits the crimson card to Theo Hernandez of AC Milan throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Theo Hernandez despatched out after that silly crimson card, however did he do it in personal to the crew too?
“Sure, straight after the sport he apologised to the squad. For my part, he didn’t even have to do it, however I understand how a lot he cares about Milan, the followers and all the pieces round this membership,” defined Gabbia.
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“He was actually down. He’s a champion, we all know he had an off day, but additionally had so many optimistic days that allowed us to win video games and trophies.
“Theo has all our assist, letting him realise that he made a mistake, however there’s nothing extra so as to add. He has Milan in his coronary heart and will definitely show that in future.”
Sergio Conceicao and that Milan want to search out extra consistency, so what goes incorrect inside this group?
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“The coach may be very trustworthy with us on what we have to enhance. Zlatan, and the membership, have at all times been by our facet in good and dangerous. Zlatan spoke and clearly I can’t inform you what he stated within the locker room, as a result of these conditions ought to stay between us,” concluded Gabbia.
“I simply need you to know the membership at all times helps us, in optimistic and damaging moments.”
With the exit of Milan, Juventus and Atalanta from the Champions League play-offs, leaving solely Inter, it’s virtually assured that Serie A will lose its fifth slot within the event for subsequent season.
With that in thoughts, solely the highest 4 will qualify and it’s going to be a decent battle together with the Rossoneri to safe that spot.