MN: The good, the bad and the inbetween – Amorim’s mixed results so far

By: Ben Dixon Ruben Amorim has tried several things as the AC Milan head coach; there have been some successes so far, but denying the misses would be wrong. It is no secret that Amorim has experimented a little this…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
MN: The good, the bad and the inbetween – Amorim’s mixed results so far
Key Things to Know
  • AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim is expected to stop tactical experiments due to increasing pressure for results.
  • Samuel Chukwueze has emerged as a consistent standout after being deployed as a wing-back.
  • The wing-back pairing of Pervis Estupinan and Diego Moreira has reportedly struggled to perform effectively.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has experienced mixed results following several tactical experiments early in the season. According to a report from MilanNews, the Portuguese manager is expected to halt these experiments as pressure for consistent results increases. Among the positive developments, Samuel Chukwueze has performed well after being reinvented as a wing-back, while Yunus Musah has shown promise despite some basic errors.

Conversely, several tactical decisions have struggled to produce results. The wing-back pairing of Pervis Estupinan on the left and Diego Moreira on the right has not worked effectively. Additionally, Adrien Rabiot has struggled in an attacking midfield role, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been deemed a non-starting option due to inconsistent mental focus.

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