Rafael Leao exploded on social media against Paolo Di Canio for his criticism of what happened this weekend during the match between Milan and Lazio. The Portuguese striker and Theo Hernandez They were criticized for not attending the hydration break in the second half because they were substitutes and one of the most critical voices was that of the former Italian footballer. On this Monday afternoon, Leao He responded to the criticism with a harsh image in ‘X’ (former Twitter).
Theo Hernandez And Rafael Leaostars of AC Milan They did not come to listen to the instructions of Paulo Fonseca in the hydration break of the second part. While the rest of their teammates were on the sidelines, drinking water and listening to their coach’s instructions, these two footballers remained separated on the other side of the field.
Given this situation, Paolo Di CanioThe former Italian footballer severely criticized the two players: “We are talking about serious things here, it’s a shame in my opinion. I hear people say that they are children and that’s how it is, but they earn 8 million in Milan. It’s a shame. To the coach, to the teammates who felt belittled by this attitude. In my day, they would have been slammed against the wall and beaten. “That’s a shame.”
After, Rafael Leao He responded on social media with a short message and a picture of himself. From Canio giving the fascist salute when he was a footballer. An image that at first did not understand what the Portuguese was trying to say, but was quickly understood when reading Di Canio’s criticisms of himself. Leao and Theo Hernandez.
– Rafael Leão (@RafaeLeao7) September 2, 2024
The forgiveness of Leao and Theo Hernández
“We had been inside for two minutes, we didn’t need a break to cool down. There was nothing against the team and the coach. “Now we have to keep working to win together.” And he repeated again: “We had been on the field for two minutes. We didn’t need it. And then people talk, they say things that are not true. “Rafa and I are always with the team to help them, and that’s the important thing,” commented the Frenchman.
“There is no problem and I think Theo has already explained it. We must not create any problems, This week I spoke with the players who accepted this choice. The response from the players was good and we must not create problems when I am not there. “I’m not making excuses and at the moment there is no problem,” he said. Paulo Fonseca after the match.
