The first test against Benfica failed, the second in Salzburg brilliantly passed. Tonight, Milan will be called upon to face their third test, an English exam. "There is still a lot to play for, I cannot say that it will be decisive. We will certainly face a team of a different quality, and it will be important to understand the level and current form of our team."
Amorim adjusts the squad in the name of squad turnover and rotation, necessary for managing resources: Modric and Rabiot out, Moreira’s speed and Jashari’s energy in. Estupinan is also in, and the coach defends him: "Why him and not Bartesaghi? These are technical matters that I assess in training. Bartesaghi is a runner, Estupinan links up with others and creates balance. They are alternating, one will play against Bournemouth and the other in Udine: in any case, both must be ready to make their contribution," as relayed via La Gazzetta dello Sport in this morning's print edition.
As for Bournemouth: "They have the identity of their coach, Rose. They have quality in one-on-one situations and have brought in many strong new players. They are fast, and we will have to know how to adapt to their pace."
Amorim is a former familiar face: he spent time in England as United’s coach. A past he has little desire to revisit. Instead, the focus is on the Rossoneri’s present and future: "I loved the club and the atmosphere in Manchester: what happened does not change that. But I have moved on, now I am at Milan and I am concentrating on this: at every big club, problems are just around the corner. I am the same person as before; as a coach, I have more experience, I understand football better."
