Amorim discusses Maignan dismissal, poor choices and ‘the journey’: “Truly a negative performance”

Ruben Amorim addressed the media following AC Milan's 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth in the Europa League on October 22, 2026. The manager labeled the outing a negative performance across every aspect, highlighting that goalkeeper Mike Maignan's dismissal and the conceded penalties drastically altered the outcome and left the team unable to recover.

Amorim explained his tactical decision to maintain a 5-3-1 setup after the red card, noting it provided familiarity and defensive structure for the remaining ten players. Reflecting on his first 100 days managing AC Milan, Amorim acknowledged the club's high expectations and urged his squad to refocus ahead of upcoming fixtures against Udinese and Inter Milan.