Amorim Believes Milan Will Soon Adapt to New Tactics

According to Soccernews.

Background

Ruben Amorim, who was previously successful at Sporting CP and Manchester United, now faces the challenge of turning AC Milan into a more competitive team. By implementing a three-back formation, he hopes to maximize the potential of players such as Fikayo Tomori and Samuel Chukwueze, who are expected to have a positive impact in Serie A.

Why this is important

The 2-2 draw against Celtic showed that AC Milan, under the leadership of Ruben Amorim, has the potential to adapt to new tactics. Despite trailing by two goals, the team's ability to bounce back reflects the fighting spirit that is important in facing challenges in Serie A. This adaptation will be key in improving their performance in the domestic league and European competitions.

Main Points

• Amorim Believes Milan Will Soon Adapt to New Tactics.
• Ruben Amorim made his first game as AC Milan coach in a 2-2 draw against Celtic, showing the team's potential to adapt to his approach.
• 'It is coming' – Amorim confident Milan will take tactical tweaks on board.

Ruben Amorim expressed confidence that his newly coached AC Milan side will quickly adapt to the tactical demands he has imposed after their first match against Celtic, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The match took place at Parkhead, where Milan were two goals behind before coming back to equalize.

In the first half, Milan experienced difficulties and trailed 0-2 after fatal mistakes from Strahinja Pavlovic and Samuele Ricci were exploited by Camilo Duran and James Forrest. However, two minutes after the break, Milan managed to reduce the deficit through a penalty which was executed by Francesco Camarda after he was fouled by Cameron Carter-Vickers. Camarda then completed Milan's comeback with his second goal in the 52nd minute, heading in from Samuel Chukwueze's cross.

Amorim, who previously had success at Sporting CP and Manchester United, implemented a three-back formation, with Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia and Pavlovic as the defense. This approach was used by Massimiliano Allegri when managing Milan in the 2025-26 season. Amorim is optimistic that his players will soon catch on to his ideas. "We tried to control the ball. We had a little difficulty because we pressed high all over the field," said Amorim. "We need to build on that and improve. We will be sharper physically and able to read the game better. The team hasn't fully adopted that idea yet, but it will come. The players tried to do their job even though it wasn't easy, especially when we conceded, but that's normal after two weeks of training."

Milan's first pre-season game ended in a draw, although they created more chances than Celtic, with total expected goals (xG) reaching 1.8 from 10 attempts, compared to Celtic's 1.1 from seven attempts. Camarda became the star of the field with the most total shots on the team (four times), only losing to Chukwueze who had six touches in the opponent's penalty box area.

Camarda was previously on loan at Lecce in the 2025-26 season and scored one goal and provided one assist in 23 appearances in all competitions. Lecce have activated a purchase option for the 18-year-old, but Milan also used a buy-back clause to bring back the talented youngster on a contract until 2031. Amorim confirmed that Camarda is part of his plans for the upcoming season. "Camarda must stay with us. I have a lot of confidence in him and the young players we work with," said Amorim. "I don't want to talk about individuals, but what I can say is that Camarda will be with us this season.",

With this result, Milan shows the potential to develop under Amorim's leadership, and fans hope to see more significant improvements in the next matches.

What happened next

With Amorim newly at the helm, it is hoped that AC Milan will continue to develop tactical understanding among its players. The next match will be an opportunity for the team to implement new strategies and correct the mistakes made against Celtic. Success in this adaptation will greatly influence the outlook for their season in Serie A and other competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored the goal in the AC Milan vs Celtic match?

Francesco Camarda scored twice for AC Milan after a penalty and a header from Samuel Chukwueze's cross.

What was the final result of AC Milan's match against Celtic?

The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

What is AC Milan's position in the Serie A table after this match?

The article does not mention AC Milan's position in the Serie A table after this match.

What tactics does Ruben Amorim use at AC Milan?

Ruben Amorim implements a three-back formation at AC Milan.

When will AC Milan play next?

The article does not include the next match schedule for AC Milan.

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