CM: Milan goalless in first halves – Cardinale’s ‘requests’ and Amorim’s ‘solutions’

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan have one more game before the international break and it’s perhaps their most important fixture of the season so far. Who’d have thought a home game against Lecce would be pivotal already? However, Ruben Amorim…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 8:30 AM
CM: Milan goalless in first halves – Cardinale’s ‘requests’ and Amorim’s ‘solutions’
Key Things to Know
  • AC Milan have failed to score a single first-half goal so far this season.
  • Club owner Gerry Cardinale has demanded that manager Ruben Amorim solve the team's first-half struggles.
  • Amorim is expected to revise his starting lineup for the upcoming match against Lecce.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim is facing pressure to improve his team's performance ahead of their upcoming home match against Lecce. The Rossoneri have struggled to score in the first half of matches this season, prompting owner Gerry Cardinale to demand solutions. Cardinale reportedly wants to see more convincing and dominant performances from the team.

Amorim is expected to revise his starting lineup for the weekend fixture to spark a more proactive and offensive style of play. While Cardinale continues to back the manager as part of a long-term project, securing a convincing victory before the international break is considered crucial to avoiding a difficult period.

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