Ruben Amorim has addressed the controversy surrounding AC Milan’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, insisting that his side was not outclassed despite the heavy scoreline. The Portuguese manager clarified that several key players were unavailable for the Europa League fixture, citing a depleted squad that left him with limited options. “Bournemouth weren’t better than us, they were more competitive,” Amorim stated, emphasizing that the English side’s intensity and pressing game exposed Milan’s numerical disadvantage rather than a lack of quality.
AC Milan boss defends squad depth and tactical approach after shock Europa League loss
The Rossoneri’s campaign was derailed early in the match when goalkeeper Mike Maignan received a red card, a moment that fundamentally altered the trajectory of the game. Amorim revealed he spoke directly with Maignan regarding the incident, acknowledging the error while defending the keeper’s overall performance. The dismissal forced Milan to play with ten men for the majority of the contest, a tactical hurdle that compounded the impact of injuries to Adrien Rabiot, Mario Gila, and Diego Moreira, who all sustained knocks during the match.
With Samuel Chukwueze, Matteo Gabbia, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Pietro Terracciano already sidelined, Milan’s squad depth was severely tested. Amorim’s comments aim to shift the narrative from a performance deficit to a logistical crisis, as the club prepares to return to Serie A action against Udinese. The manager’s stance suggests that while the result was unacceptable, the underlying team structure remains intact, and the focus now turns to managing the injury list and restoring confidence in domestic competition.
Source: Yahoo Sports
