Amorim: Milan looked tired from the first minute

Milan lost their first league match of the season in Serie A. The Rossoneri, playing at home, were beaten by Bologna after conceding 4 goals while scoring 2. Milan went ahead in the first half thanks to two goals from Alphadjo Cisse, but in the second half they conceded three goals and fell to their opponent, who were looking for their second straight win.

Speaking to DAZN after the match, Ruben Amorim said the team looked tired from the first minute. He admitted that injuries had prevented them from rotating the squad, but stressed that this was not an excuse. Eight players were unavailable for this match. Mario Gila, Samuel Chukwueze, Adrien Rabiot and summer signing Diego Moreira were among them. It is not yet clear whether the absentees will return for the Inter derby on Saturday.

Amorim responded sharply when a commentator asked why there had been inconsistency beyond the injuries. He said they had not lost because of injuries, but because they could not apply the same rotation due to a lack of energy. He added that constant pressing is difficult, and that when they cannot implement their game plans, the team struggles.

The head coach also argued that a new coach cannot make a team play a different style of football within a few months. For this reason, he said, it is unrealistic to expect results to change immediately. He added that in the coming days they are focusing on the number of players available.