San Siro Stunner Leaves Amorim Questioning Squad Focus After Ferencvaros Defeat
Following AC Milan’s 2-0 home defeat against Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League phase, head coach Ruben Amorim addressed post-match broadcast cameras to dissect his team’s performance. The result marked the Italian club’s third loss in their opening four European matches of the campaign, placing their progression to the knockout phase in jeopardy.
The fixture at Stadio San Siro was decided by two goals from Ferencvaros forward Lenny Joseph, who capitalized on defensive and goalkeeping missteps. With regular goalkeeper Mike Maignan suspended and backup Pietro Terracciano unavailable due to injury, 21-year-old Lorenzo Torriani started in goal on an evening where defender Strahinja Pavlovic was rested from the starting eleven.
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clubRuben Amorim Rejects Squad Excuses Following Lethargic San Siro Performance
Addressing the contrast in performance following recent fixtures, Amorim delivered an initial assessment regarding his squad’s focus during the opening period.
“There is no explanation. There is nothing I can say, especially about the first half. I don’t remember us playing any other first half performances like that. This is about ambition, concentration. We gifted opportunities, made stupid errors. We were not prepared to play football tonight.”
The manager’s statement highlights operational concerns regarding mindset when competing across multiple matchdays in tight schedules. Consecutive defensive lapses exposed underlying tactical gaps when rotation was implemented, leaving central defensive zones unprotected during key transition moments.
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coachAmorim Highlights Work Ethic and Competitiveness Across Dual Campaigns
Speaking on the broader physical and mental demands facing his squad, Amorim emphasized the necessity of matching basic work-rate benchmarks regardless of squad selection.
“We are not ready to be competitive on two fronts. We’ve got to work on our approach and the way we view football. There are no excuses tonight, there is nothing that I can say. I usually have a lot to say to defend my team, but tonight I really don’t. We must be humble and try to understand what happened.”
The outcome puts added strain on upcoming fixtures, requiring AC Milan to collect maximum points in their remaining European dates before January to maintain qualification prospects. Squad rotation strategies face immediate scrutiny as backline stability proved difficult to sustain without regular starters anchoring the setup.
The passive performance contrasted directly with AC Milan’s prior appearance at San Siro, where the team earned a 3-1 victory against Inter Milan. Amorim highlighted the structural shift between the high-intensity derby performance and the defeat against Ferencvaros in the same venue.
Ruben Amorim spoke to Sky Sport Italia.