Amorim Demands Full Focus as AC Milan Face RB Salzburg
AC Milan travel to Austria seeking an immediate response after Benfica’s 2-0 win at San Siro left the Rossoneri behind in the Europa League standings. Ruben Amorim has demanded that his side approach RB Salzburg with full European intensity, insisting that neither the opponent nor the competition can lower Milan’s standards.
Why Salzburg matters for Milan
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Milan’s last European result | Lost 2-0 to Benfica at home |
| Salzburg’s opening result | Beat Levski Sofia |
| Recent domestic setback | Drew with Sassuolo |
| European Cups won by Milan | 7 |
Salzburg arrive after beginning their campaign with victory over Levski Sofia and are regarded as a technically capable opponent. Amorim said Milan must match their hosts’ movement and physical output while retaining their own style of play, describing every European match as demanding and requiring close attention to detail.
The Benfica defeat brought a subdued mood around the squad, but Amorim believes the schedule makes it essential to move on quickly. He said the players felt the disappointment after the final whistle, yet Milan must direct their attention towards the next fixture and give everything to secure a win in Austria.
Amorim keeps focus on results
Pressure has increased following the draw with Sassuolo and the home loss to Benfica, with questions being raised about Amorim’s longer-term work at the club. The former Manchester United manager accepted that scrutiny is inevitable at a club of Milan’s stature, but said he avoids newspapers and television coverage in order to concentrate on his job.
Amorim described the current period as the beginning of a project and acknowledged that Milan need more victories and points. He added that football’s media environment rarely allows managers much time, making results essential, though he said the noise around his position does not concern him.
Camarda could receive further opportunity
Goncalo Ramos has started each match so far, but Amorim indicated that Francesco Camarda is moving closer to a larger role. The teenage forward has trained well and is expected to receive more minutes as Milan manage a heavy run of games.
Amorim would not confirm whether Camarda will start against Salzburg, but stressed that the squad will need contributions from every available player in the coming fixtures.
