San Siro Crisis Deepens After Amorim Delivers Ultimatum Following European Loss
In comments made to the press following AC Milan’s 2-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros on November 5, 2026, head coach Ruben Amorim addressed the squad’s performance during the UEFA Europa League league phase fixture at Stadio San Siro.
The manager delivered an ultimatum regarding squad attitude and campaign expectations after Milan suffered a third loss in four European matches. The result came four days after a 3-1 derby win against Inter Milan, highlighting sharp fluctuations in squad consistency across competitions.
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clubAmorim Demands Immediate Response Following San Siro Defeat
When questioned about the team’s display in front of the home supporters, Amorim took personal accountability before outlining the stark consequences facing the club if performance levels do not shift.
“I’m simply saying what I see, because you’re not stupid, and I don’t want to fool anyone. I have every reason to defend the team, so when I speak like this, I take responsibility first and foremost, because the team is my responsibility. But we cannot afford to do something like this, especially in the first half, in front of our fans, at our home. We can’t do it. We have to improve, otherwise it’s over.”
Milan failed to record a single shot on target in the opening 45 minutes against the Hungarian side. A second-half brace from Lenny Joseph sealed the victory for Ferencvaros, leaving Milan vulnerable to early elimination in the league phase stage of the competition.
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coachAmorim Rejects Rotation Excuses Over Squad Mentality
Addressing questions regarding team selection and workload management during a heavy fixture schedule, Amorim rejected squad rotation as a justifying factor for the result.
“This is my feeling, but I’m not the one saying it. The facts prove it. And today’s game was proof of it, we’re not mentally ready. The technical aspect has nothing to do with it. The rotation has nothing to do with it. You can’t tell me that the starting lineup wasn’t up to the task of winning the game. We gave ourselves all the chances we had, especially at the start. I remember certain reactions when we lost the ball: they weren’t at all the same as the ones we saw three days ago, and we’d had four days to rest.”
The manager highlighted a drop in counter-pressing intensity and defensive recovery runs compared to recent domestic outings. Managing midweek European commitments alongside domestic league duties has emerged as a primary challenge, with squad readiness fluctuating significantly within short rest windows.
The post-match stance contrasted directly with the positive momentum built following Milan’s 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina earlier in the week, where high-intensity pressing produced a decisive result.
The post-match press conference was broadcast by Sky Sport Italia.