Another failure for Rúben Amorim?

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Ruben Amorim faces his first delicate moment since joining AC Milan in the last transfer window after losing 0-2 against Benfica at San Siro on the first matchday of the Europa League. The Portuguese coach, appointed on June 16, will be under scrutiny again this Sunday September 20 against Lecce, with his continuity already being questioned in various Italian media.

In his presentation at Milan, Rúben Amorim says he has learned from mistakes and apologizes to Manchester United fans.pic.twitter.com/eJOZXM5HBy

— Leonardo Bertozzi (@lbertozzi) July 8, 2026

Ruben Amorim acknowledges he needs time at AC Milan

The European defeat extended the doubts that had already arisen in Serie A. Milan had started with victories against Torino and Venezia, but then drew against Juventus and Lazio, accumulating eight points in four matchdays of the league.

The problem translated into Europe. Benfica won 0-2 with goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski, while Milan again showed difficulties in creating danger during the first half. Amorim later acknowledged that the team lacks creativity near the goal and loses possession in areas that allow the opponent to counterattack with an advantage.

Ruben Amorim had also explained before the match that he still does not have all the ideal profiles for his 3-4-2-1. The Portuguese argued that he needs time to adapt the squad, although he admitted that at a club with the demands of Milan, that margin could be reduced.

The situation also brings to mind his time at Manchester United. Paolo Di Canio pointed out after the loss that Amorim had already used similar arguments in England before ending up leaving Old Trafford in January 2026.

Lecce could mark the next step for Ruben Amorim

Nicolò Schira has placed the upcoming Serie A match against Lecce as a crucial game for the coach's immediate future. The Italian journalist maintains that Ruben Amorim is under examination, and another stumble would increase the pressure on his position.

The schedule allows little room for error. AC Milan will host Lecce on September 20 after back-to-back league draws and the European defeat. A victory would break a streak of three winless games across all competitions.

The presence of Antonio Conte at San Siro during the Benfica match has added another element to the debate in Italy. The Italian coach, currently without a team, watched the game from the stands, and his name has started to emerge as a possible alternative.

As of now, there are no confirmed contacts between Milan and Conte. Schira has indicated that his presence should be monitored, but he has distinguished that possibility from an open negotiation. The former Napoli coach has also recently been linked to other coaching positions.

Ruben Amorim joined Milan just three months ago

The club announced Ruben Amorim as the coach on June 16 after his spell at Manchester United. RedBird justified their choice based on his high press, offensive approach, and previous work at Sporting de Portugal.

The Portuguese now needs to translate those ideas into results. The next test for Ruben Amorim will be against Lecce in Serie A: a match that doesn't officially decide his future but arrives with the coach under pressure, three consecutive winless encounters, and the name of Antonio Conte already looming around the dugout.

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