How Rúben Amorim Is Reshaping AC Milan
Rúben Amorim, one of the most passionate managers in the world of Football, has made an unbeaten start at San Siro. After seven Serie A games, Milan are fourth, and he hasn’t lost a league match. Two things stand out: how quickly he has adapted, and how much is still unfinished.
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A Fresh Start After a Rough Year
Milan hired Amorim in June after sacking Massimiliano Allegri. They had finished fifth in Serie A and missed out on the Champions League. The Portuguese coach arrived from a 14-month spell at Manchester United that ended with his sacking in January. At Sporting CP he had won two league titles.
Club owner RedBird’s Gerry Cardinale said Amorim’s philosophy was built on possession, modern pressing and a clear tactical approach. Amorim called Milan a job he had long wanted.
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Not the Rigid Coach He Was Labelled
Amorim built his reputation on the back three. At Milan, he has moved away from it. Reports describe the system as shifting between 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 depending on the opponent. Ahead of the Sassuolo game, he said the system matters less than the aggression you bring to every ball.
Gazzetta noted that this shows he is “not a rigid ideologue”, a fair contrast with the criticism of stubborn tactics at Old Trafford. One example is Gila at right-back, protecting winger Samuel Chukwueze.
The Numbers So Far
Unbeaten run: Seven league games (W4 D3). Only two earlier Milan managers, Héctor Puricelli in 1955 and Luis Carniglia in 1963, matched that start.
Latest win: 3-2 over Atalanta on October 18. Milan led 3-0 before Atalanta pulled two back late.
Europe: A 4-0 win at RB Salzburg in the Europa League, with 19-year-old Cissé scoring a hat-trick.
Draws: Milan have also dropped points, including a 1-1 draw at Sassuolo after leading.
Players Who Are Thriving
Adrien Rabiot is the standout and the team’s most reliable performer. Gonçalo Ramos has had Amorim’s public backing, though he missed a penalty against Atalanta. Luka Modrić, Mario Gila and Diego Moreira are all in the rotation. Amorim has also been careful not to pile pressure on young Cissé after his Salzburg hat-trick.
What Still Needs Fixing
Consistency is the problem. Amorim himself said after the Atalanta game that Milan “could have avoided” the two late goals. Defensive depth is thin, since Matteo Gabbia’s injury left Amorim short of options. Milan’s schedule is also heavy, with nine matches in 28 days, so rotation will be tested. Next up are away trips to Udine on October 25 and Genoa on November 8.
The Verdict
It’s early, but the signs are encouraging. Amorim is showing flexibility, a clear demand for intensity and an unbeaten league record. Whether he can turn that into steady results and a Champions League push will be decided by how well Milan close out games.
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