Sergio Conceicao capped an incredible first week at AC Milan by lifting the Italian Super Cup on Monday, wrapping up a period which included two comeback wins, fighting a fever, picking up an injury and smoking a cigar in the dressing room.

From a Portuguese perspective, much focus will be on Conceição’s relationship with star man Leão. Previous boss Paulo Fonseca, who was sacked last month, had a turbulent relationship with Leão, whom he often criticised publicly in a big to entice consistency from the former Sporting man.

RIYADH – Sergio Conceicao capped off an incredible first week at AC Milan by lifting the Italian Super Cup on Jan 6, wrapping up a period which included two comeback wins, fighting a fever, picking up an injury and smoking a cigar in the dressing room.

AC Milan boss Sergio Conceicao said Monday's Italian Super Cup comeback win over Inter Milan has a "special flavour" as he capped off an incredible first week in charge of the club.

AC Milan have picked up some silverware in an incredible comeback victory in the derby against Inter Milan in Riyadh. Sergio Conceicao’s side came from two goals down to win 3-2 at the death and lifted the Supercoppa Italiana for the first time since Vincenzo Montella’s side in 2016/17.