Fri Jan 03 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Milan’s New Coach Faces Son in Supercoppa Clash
**JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia** – AC Milan’s newly appointed coach, Sergio Conceicao, will face his son, Francisco, in a high-stakes Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Juventus on Friday. While admitting a lack of preparation time since taking the reins on Monday, Conceicao expressed confidence in his team and insisted the familial aspect will not affect his approach.
Conceicao, who replaced Paulo Fonseca, praised his new Milan squad for their eagerness to learn. He acknowledged that he would have preferred more time to prepare, but believes the team has made good progress in the short time available. Regarding facing his son, who plays for Juventus, Conceicao stated that it’s strictly business: “At home I’m his father, tomorrow my son will be my opponent; he will think the same way. I want to beat him as he wants to beat me.”
Juventus manager Thiago Motta remained tight-lipped about whether Francisco Conceicao would start, commenting only that his son is motivated to perform well regardless. Motta also stressed Juventus’s focus on the match itself, viewing Milan as a formidable opponent irrespective of their recently appointed coach. The match promises a compelling showdown, with both managers fully focused on securing victory.
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