Torino – AC Milan: Amorim Begins The Road To Redemption (1-2)

There have always been parallels between AC Milan and Manchester United. Both reference devils, both enjoyed distinct spells of success in the sixties and nineties and are recognizable in red and black. They have also shared coaches, and Ruben Amorim has plenty of work to do to restore his reputation as one of Europe’s best upcoming coaches.  

Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. 

After the hierarchy was culled, a day after the car crash at home to Cagliari, Gerry Cardinale had more hands-on than most Serie A owners, searching for AC Milan’s recovery - or recuperação.  

To replace Allegri, Ruben Amorim has a point to prove. In recruitment, Tiago Estêvão returned to run the ship. The big-money move: Gonçalo Ramos, in search of consistent starts as a striker for one of the elites. A very Portuguese direction: Milan’s other acquisitions have seen the versatile Diego Moreira added, and one of Serie A’s best defenders signing from Lazio, Mario Gila. Amorim had always been tuned towards Italian football, on the basis of his tactical layouts, but by being one of the only coaches to infiltrate the Serie A merry-go-round, he has a great opportunity to embed some fresh ideas in a league desperate for change. 

That is not to say that young coaches cannot find their way through in the Italian game. The latest addition at Torino is ex-Milanista Ignazio Abate, after a strong season at Juve Stabia, which was denied promotion out of Serie B . . .