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.

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.

AC Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana for the first time in over eight years on Monday night, beating city rivals Inter in a five-goal thriller.Lautaro Martinez scored before half-time and Mehdi

Little has gone right for Milan this season, with supporters demanding American owners RedBird sell the club as inconsistent performances and results left one of Italy's footballing giants miles off the title pace.