Ruben Amorim Criticizes AC Milan Performance After Loss To Ferencvaros

AC Milan suffered a surprising home defeat against Ferencvaros, leaving the club in a precarious position in the European league phase. Manager Ruben Amorim reacted strongly to the result, refusing to defend his players’ performance.

A Struggling European Campaign

The match at San Siro saw the Rossoneri struggle to maintain momentum despite a recent domestic success against Inter Milan. Ferencvaros took advantage of defensive lapses, with Lenny Joseph scoring two goals in a short 14-minute window during the second half. One of these goals resulted from a mistake by backup goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani. This result leaves the team with only three points from four matches, placing them near the bottom of the standings.

Tactical Adjustments And Frustrations

In an attempt to secure a victory, Amorim implemented six changes to the starting eleven. He further adjusted the squad at halftime with a triple substitution, which included bringing on Christian Pulisic to provide a spark. Despite these efforts and gaining a numerical advantage for the final 13 minutes after Bamidele Yusuf received a red card, the team remained unable to penetrate the opposing defense.

Managerial Accountability

Following the game, the Portuguese coach offered a blunt assessment of the squad’s discipline and readiness. He emphasized that representing a club of such stature requires a higher level of competitive spirit. Amorim stated that the team is currently not equipped to handle the demands of both domestic and European competitions simultaneously.

Self-Reflection On Preparation

Beyond criticizing the players, Amorim turned the scrutiny toward himself. He admitted that he might have made errors in the days leading up to the fixture. Noting that the squad had faced similar issues in the previous year, he concluded that there were no excuses for the lack of attitude and the failure to fight back during the match.