The defeat to Bournemouth exposes AC Milan’s problems in the Europa League. Individual mistakes, a lack of response and Ruben Amorim’s tactical choices raise questions about the team’s progress in the European season.
Ruben Amorim had stated on September 15 that Milan’s aim in the Europa League was to go all the way and win the trophy. However, after three matches and only three points collected, the situation has become worrying.
The 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth exposed the Rossoneri’s problems. They were punished by individual errors and failed to respond, even though they still had time to change the course of the match.
Two penalties that affected the final result came after corner kicks. In the first case, De Winter handled the ball after Evanilson’s header. Then, Mike Maignan was sent off with a red card for a handball foul on Adams’ face, leaving Milan with one player fewer.
The fact that Milan failed to create any serious scoring chances was also worrying. Di Gregorio ended the match without making a single save, while the first dangerous attempt came only in the 74th minute.
Amorim has also come under scrutiny for his tactical choices. The experiment with Cissé as a centre-forward failed, while the coach did not trust the young Camarda, despite the absence of Gonçalo Ramos. This situation also raises questions about the club’s decisions in the summer transfer market.
However, qualification remains possible. Milan still have five matches to improve their position, three of them at San Siro.