Benfica Defeat Triggers Remote Crisis Meeting for AC Milan Boss
AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim conducted a remote tactical debrief with club owner Gerry Cardinale on September 17 following a 2-0 defeat against Benfica at San Siro. Cardinale raised direct concerns from New York over the team’s tactical structure and competitive intensity after a winless opening stretch that included Serie A draws against Juventus and Lazio.
San Siro Operational Shift Ahead of Lecce Visit
The executive intervention prompts immediate adjustments to matchday selection for Sunday’s domestic fixture against Lecce at San Siro. Forward Christian Pulisic is scheduled to make his first start of the 2026-27 campaign after resolving pre-season fitness complications, while midfielder Adrien Rabiot is also set to return to the starting XI.
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clubCardinale is scheduled to travel to Italy to observe Sunday’s match in person prior to the upcoming two-week international break. The fixture represents Milan’s final competitive outing before domestic football pauses for national team duty.
Reporting credited to Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport.
