Amorim: Unable to Explain Milan's Defeat to Ferencvaros

Milan lost 2-0 to Ferencvaros at San Siro in the Europa League. Lenny Joseph scored both goals, taking advantage of errors in the Milan defence and in goal. With Pietro Terracciano injured and Mike Maignan suspended, the 21-year-old Lorenzo Torriani played in goal and stood out for his mistakes.

Ruben Amorim told Sky Sport Italia that he could not find an explanation for this performance. He said he was especially surprised by the first half, adding that the team's ambition and concentration were insufficient in this match, that they gave the opponent chances, and that they made silly mistakes. The head coach, who stressed that the team was not ready to play football, admitted that he had not done enough himself to prepare the team for this match.

Milan, who beat Inter 3-1 in the derby at the weekend, have drawn attention for such a different approach. Amorim said they were not ready to move from the derby to this competition, that the players wearing the Milan shirt have a responsibility, and that they cannot take the field like this. He said injuries had reduced their options, but he also pointed out that the team, which has lost three of its first four Europa League matches, struggles on Thursday nights.

Amorim said they were not ready to compete on two fronts and that they needed to review their attitude and their approach to football. The pattern of Milan rising to big matches and then collapsing when they take things lightly appears to have started long before Amorim's arrival.