Overview
- Milan lost 2-0 at home to Benfica on Wednesday in their Europa League opener, a result that exposed weak ball progression and a lack of creativity in the final third.
- Ruben Amorim publicly said he does not yet have players with the precise technical traits his 3-4-2-1, possession-based system requires and he warned the current squad creates problems in possession.
- The defeat left Milan winless in three competitive matches (two draws and one loss) and intensified criticism of Amorim's team selection and early-season rotation.
- Owner Gerry Cardinale held or arranged talks with Amorim after the loss but Italian reports say the coach is not in immediate danger of dismissal as the club weighs tactical tweaks and further assessment.
- Milan are preparing to pursue January reinforcements — notably a ball-playing centre-back, a creative No.10 and another striker — while Amorim has signalled a readiness to adapt formation and starters during the international break.