Amorim Steps Up: Italian in Progress, But Communication Is No Place for Improvisation
Rúben Amorim faced the press once again at Milanello, and he did so with the trademark straight-talking that has already become his hallmark at the club. When asked why he still holds press conferences in English, the Portuguese manager answered without hesitation: «I am the head coach and I cannot afford to make communication mistakes. My words could be misunderstood or manipulated». He added that he is actively working on his Italian and asked for patience. It is a response that speaks volumes about his professionalism and the seriousness with which he approaches his role.
Camarda: This Is His Moment
One of the most anticipated topics for Rossoneri supporters involved Francesco Camarda, the young Italian striker raised in the Milan academy and now a regular presence with the first team. Amorim made his intentions clear: he wants to give Camarda a genuine chance in this stretch of the season — the window running from the September to the November international break — when the fixture list tightens and squad rotation becomes essential.
The plan is straightforward: Camarda will get more minutes, more space and the opportunity to embed himself in the team’s tactical structure. «He needs to prove his worth», Amorim stressed, while simultaneously sending a strong vote of confidence. Typical of the coach: challenge and opportunity rolled into one.
Moreira: One Player, Two Different Faces
Significant attention was also paid to Moreira, the young winger who has caught Amorim’s analytical eye over recent weeks. The manager explained that the three matches played with Belgium during the international break were invaluable for understanding the player’s profile and identifying his best position.
«On one flank he runs like a train towards the byline, on the other he looks to combine with teammates», Amorim explained. Same player, different tendencies depending on which side of the pitch he occupies. That versatility is a genuine asset for a coach who, by his own admission, shapes his systems around the opponent rather than sticking rigidly to one idea.
The Striker: «I Don’t Care Who Scores, I Care About Winning»
On the subject of Milan’s centre-forward, Amorim delivered what amounted to a small masterclass in team philosophy: «It doesn’t matter how many goals our striker scores — what matters is that Milan wins. I prepare games to win them, not to make someone score». A collective outlook where the team result always outranks the individual statistic. That said, the manager is well aware that a clinical striker makes winning more consistent, which is why news of a goal scored on international duty is always welcome.
Jashari and De Winter: The Break Reveals What the League Hides
Among the players who made use of the international break, Ardon Jashari clocked up valuable minutes with Switzerland, while Moreira did the same with Belgium. Koni De Winter, on the other hand, did not get on the pitch — a detail Amorim will factor into his squad management in the weeks ahead.
The manager stressed that now is the time to step on the gas: the calendar enters a congested phase of back-to-back fixtures, and those who carried match sharpness through the break arrive with an advantage that is far from negligible in his calculations.
Formation: 4-4-1-1 as the Blueprint, but the Opponent Has the Final Say
On the tactical front, Amorim confirmed that Milan will continue to line up with the 4-4-1-1 as their base structure. But he also repeated — several times, with the consistency that defines every public appearance — that the final call between a back four and a back three will always depend on the opposition. As he has explained before, flexibility is at the heart of his approach: not a rigid creed, but an adaptable idea of football shaped by the demands of each specific contest.
Milan head into their next fixture with a sharper identity, promising youngsters on the rise, and a manager who knows exactly where he wants to take this squad.
