In a recent interview with the media, Conceição fondly recalled his time working with Militão at Porto. He mentioned that although Militão had no concept of tactics when he first arrived at Porto, his technique and physical quality were impressive. Conceição said that Militão's technique was excellent and his physical fitness was a monster, which laid a solid foundation for his future success.
In order to develop Militão's tactical awareness, Porto's coaching staff had to conduct special training for him. Conceição revealed that they taught Militão how to judge space, when to apply pressure, how to control the area, and other key tactical elements by showing him videos and conducting actual training on the field. After a year of hard work, Militão gradually grew into a tactically literate player, and his level of play took a qualitative leap as a result.
In addition, Conceição revealed a piece of advice that had been given to Militão. He cautioned Militão that if he wanted to achieve more in soccer, he had to stay focused and disciplined. Conceição said, "If you go samba dancing and eating Brazilian barbecue on the weekends, you won't be able to play for a top club like Real Madrid." This advice reflects Conceição's expectations and strict demands on Militão's professional attitude.
