ANSA - Milan: Cardinale remains close to the team even on away trips, although he is worried and disappointed because his Milan should have won in the Europa League too
Ruben Amorim feels isolated after the Europa League collapse, Gerry Cardinale is unhappy and the squad are decimated by injuries ahead of the trip to Udine
(ANSA) - MILAN, 24 OCT - Ruben Amorim feels isolated after the collapse in the Europa League. Gerry Cardinale is unhappy, and injuries have decimated the squad ahead of the trip to Udine. Milan have struggled to recover from their disastrous trip to England, where they faced a Bournemouth side who were far from formidable.
Maignan's sending-off and the controversy that followed marred a match Milan will want to forget. Beyond individual responsibility, the defeat remains, as do Amorim's mistakes as he searches for balance and stability. AC Milan look dazed and lost amid unsuccessful experiments and unsettled formations. The owner remains close to the team, even on away trips, but he is worried and disappointed. He expected his Milan to shine and win in the Europa League too.
Amorim remains firmly in charge for now, but the trip across the Channel has set alarm bells ringing. The manager knows he faces difficulties and needs to buy time, yet he is losing support. He cannot afford another slip-up tomorrow in Udine. AC Milan are four points behind Inter and Lazio, while their opponents have collected only four points so far and are in troubled waters. The gulf between the teams is vast, but uncertainty prevails.
A grim mood hangs over Milan, and Amorim has three more injured players to contend with: Adrien Rabiot, Diego Moreira and Mario Gila. They join Saelemaekers, Terracciano, Gabbia and Chukwueze on the sidelines. Rabiot has suffered tightness in his right calf, Moreira tightness in his left hamstring, while Gila has inflammation caused by overuse in his left ankle. Amorim will leave all three out of the squad for tomorrow's match at 20:45 at the Bluenergy Stadium. With three matches this week, including the derby next Saturday, Amorim has had to call up five youngsters from Milan Futuro: Menon, Perera, Vos, Ossola and Cissé.
