AC Milan are on the cusp of being Serie A champions again. A lot has changed since the last time they were on top in 2011. Stefano Pioli has worked wonders since his appointment in 2019. The squad is young, balanced, and hungry for more. One of the shining lights over the course of the season has been Theo Hernandez.
Theo Hernandez’s goal v Atalanta yesterday. Could well prove to be iconic.pic.twitter.com/i0dwpovR7P
— Get Italian Football News (@_GIFN) May 16, 2022
The electrifying left wing back has been a key cog in the system. Hernandez has certainly had his critics throughout his young career. The French international was once sent out on loan to Alaves.
The current glitz of Milan is a far cry from those nights, more so because Alaves just got relegated. So, how did Hernandez end up at Milan, where he has developed into one of the world’s best at his position?
An offensive weapon
Theo Hernandez has been an offensive behemoth ever since joining Milan. It was sporting director Paolo Maldini who had the critical hand in negotiations. Hernadez was at Real Sociedad when he had a meeting with Maldini in Ibiza. The former Milan defender pushed for his signing and it was eventually completed in 2019. Since then, Hernandez has racked up 18 goals and 13 assists in the league over three seasons.
🔴⚫ Only Rafael Leao (17) and Olivier Giroud (12) have played a direct hand in more Serie A goals for AC Milan than Theo Hernandez (11) this season.
🥵 None more important than last night’s stunner vs Atalanta pic.twitter.com/KJRcRKIfnE
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) May 16, 2022
Hernandez’s rapid change of pace and ability to carry the ball sets him apart. He averaged 6.56 progressive carries per 90 with 1.63 dribbles completed per 90. Therefore, it is clear that Milan want to funnel their attacks quickly through him.
Pioli trusts Hernandez to pick up the ball and drive at the opposition. The team depends on big…
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