Tomorrow night at 9:00 PM (GMT+2), AC Milan will host Napoli at the San Siro in a match valid for the Champions League quarter-final's first leg against Napoli. Theo Hernandez, the Rossoneri's left-back, has spoken to the media with coach Stefano Pioli in today's press conference and entrusted the various outlets with these following statements:
"If it's going to be the most important game of my career? I believe so. Tomorrow's match will be very important and exciting."
Did the 0-4 victory change the balance?
"I don't think so, tomorrow's match is different from the league match. Napoli is a strong team, but we have prepared well."
What does Milan mean to you? Do you dream of winning the Ballon d'Or? Theo Hernandez said:
"Wearing the captain's armband is a great honor for me. I've been happy in this club since day one. I don't know if I'll win the Ballon d'Or, of course I would like to, but right now we are only focused on tomorrow's match."
On Victor Osimhen's absence from tomorrow's match:
"It doesn't change anything for us, Napoli have many talented players. Whoever replaces Osimhen will do well."
In five years, will you still be at AC Milan?
"I hope to stay here for as long as possible. The future is unknown, I'm only focused on the present."
Theo Hernandez on if Milan can win the Champions League trophy:
"Yes, we can win it, but right now we are only focused on tomorrow's match. We have worked hard and we know what we need to do. We'll see what happens in the future."
Do you and Giroud see yourselves as leaders?
"We always try to motivate everyone. We need to communicate with each other and work together to give our best and win the match."
How important is tomorrow's match?
"For me, it's a very important match. We have prepared well and we will be playing at San Siro with the support of our fans."
Why did you dye your hair blue?
"I dyed my hair blue for my son's birthday."
Are you using the 4-0 victory in the league as a starting point?
"The 4-0 victory is in the past, now we are only focused on tomorrow's match."
Have you recovered from the defeat in the World Cup final?
"It wasn't easy after the World Cup final, but I'm returning to my top form now. Right now, we're only focused on the Champions League", declared Theo Hernandez.
You are one of the best full-backs in the world. Is Di Lorenzo also becoming a modern full-back like you?
"We are two different players. He is stronger in some aspects, while I am stronger in others. We are not the same."
You play with Leao at Milan and Mbappe in France. Do you hope to play with them for a long time?
"Leao and Mbappe are both great players. Rafa [Leao] needs to improve some aspects of his game, then it's up to him to decide his future."
