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.

Rafael Leao came on early in the second half during the Supercoppa Italiana final, helping AC Milan turn the game around, including getting the assist for Tammy Abraham's 93rd-minute winner