Amorim’s Milan Beats United 4-2, Coach Says He Feels “Nothing” for Former Club

AC Milan opened their summer campaign with a 4-2 win against Manchester United in a friendly held in Poland. Goals came from Samuel Chukwueze, Alphadjo Cissé, Gonçalo Ramos and Ruben Loftus-Cheek after Milan rallied from an early deficit. The result gave Milan their first summer triumph and a confidence boost ahead of their Serie A opener against Torino.

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The Portuguese manager, who endured a turbulent 14-month spell at Old Trafford before joining Milan in June, emphasized that the match held no special sentiment for him. His comments underline a clear break from his former role and a focus on Milan’s upcoming season.

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After the game, Amorim addressed several squad issues. He said striker Rafael Leão must “fight for his place” amid competition from Christian Pulisic and Alexis Saelemaekers, and downplayed concerns about Leão’s injury. The coach also confirmed that goalkeeper Mike Maignan and midfielder Adrien Rabiot had been granted additional rest and would rejoin training on Sunday to prepare for the league opener.

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The victory and Amori m’s statements aim to project a positive image to fans before the first Serie A match. By stressing professionalism over nostalgia, the coach seeks to cement his authority and set expectations for a competitive campaign.

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• “No. For me, it was just a normal match,” — Ruben Amorim, AC milan coach

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