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Amorim bemoans dropped points in dissection of Sassuolo draw: “A question of mentality”

By: Oliver Fisher Ruben Amorim has insisted that he and his AC Milan side cannot feel satisfied with any match that ends without a win. Milan were held to a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:39 PM
Amorim bemoans dropped points in dissection of Sassuolo draw: “A question of mentality”
Key Things to Know
  • Ruben Amorim criticized AC Milan's mentality after dropping points in a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.
  • The match finished 1-1 following goals from Milan's Adrien Rabiot and Sassuolo's Odenthal.
  • The result marked Amorim's third draw across his first six Serie A matches in charge.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim voiced frustration after his team drew 1-1 against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium. Adrien Rabiot opened the scoring for Milan with a long-range strike in the second half, but Sassuolo quickly responded with an equalizer from Odenthal following a corner kick. The result marked Amorim's third draw in six Serie A matches since taking charge of the Rossoneri.

Speaking to Sky after the match, Amorim attributed the dropped points to a mentality issue, stressing that the team failed to manage possession after taking the lead. He also expressed concern over an injury suffered by defender Matteo Gabbia, noting that the severity and expected recovery time remain undetermined.

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