This morning's edition of Tuttosport features the following headline about Conceição:
"His name is Sergio, he looks like Mou."
The Portuguese coach, who took over the Rossoneri bench at the end of December following the dismissal of Paulo Fonseca, has brought order among both the management and the players, dismantling the previous style and philosophy at Milan.
In fact, Conceicao's style of football is based on solidity and pragmatism: "Tiki-taka and ball possession don't interest me; winning is what matters."
With a regrettable delay, the club handed the keys to Milanello to the "iron sergeant" that the fans had already wanted last summer after Pioli’s departure. For his tough demeanor and no-nonsense remarks, Sergio Conceição evokes memories of another Portuguese coach who passed through Appiano Gentile, just 30 kilometers away, about fifteen years ago: José Mourinho.
The parallels with the former Inter manager are evident, even in how he handles communication.
