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Milan, Amorim: "We Knew We Would Suffer Against Chelsea"

August 9, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

Ruben Amorim, the coach of AC Milan, stated that the team was aware they would face a challenging match against Chelsea. He expressed a desire to present such demanding games to his players, highlighting their ability to defend as a team, engage in one-on-one battles, and apply high pressure. Amorim acknowledged that they would not employ the same pressing strategy against teams like Chelsea but stressed the importance of this preparation for their first official match of the season and for building player confidence. He also noted the presence of many young players in the squad, indicating that they are on the right track to ensure the team is ready to win their opening official game.

Speaking to Sky Sport after the 3-0 friendly defeat to Chelsea in Jakarta, the Portuguese coach confirmed that decisions regarding player selections would be made during the week. Amorim described the past two weeks as very positive, but with a large squad, choices need to be made, and these will be finalized in the coming days.