Milan is struggling; Fabrizio Biasin piles on the criticism, and Inter fans go wild

Milan’s season opener in the Europa League was decidedly disappointing: on Wednesday night, the Rossoneri were defeated 2-0 by Benfica and struggled immensely to play a proactive, attacking game. Gonçalo Ramos and his teammates barely managed to get any shots on goal, while their opponents even hit the post once.

Fabrizio Biasin, a well-known journalist and Inter supporter, took a swipe at their “neighbors”: “The problem is fundamental: this coach and this roster were chosen by the owner, not by a sporting director. If you want to transition from Massimiliano Allegri’s style of play to Ruben Amorim’s—especially while replacing half the roster—the most important thing is to have someone who knows how to handle these kinds of changes,” he said from the Cronache di Spogliatoio studios.

Former goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano also didn’t mince words: “Amorim came to Milan to bring an attacking style of play: pressure, high press, and vertical play. He’s not doing any of that.” Indeed, the Portuguese coach doesn’t seem to have found the right formula yet to get his Milan team running at its best.

Currently, Ruben Amorim’s position isn’t in question, but on Thursday afternoon there was a phone call between the coach and Gerry Cardinale. The owner of the Rossoneri, who spent more than 150 million euros this summer, is dissatisfied with the team’s performance and wants to discuss the situation with Amorim.

Meanwhile, on social media, some are already calling for the return of Massimiliano Allegri, who is facing some difficulties with Napoli. In the first four league matches, the Neapolitans have managed to earn just 6 points, and in their season opener in the Champions League, they were defeated by Arsenal.

There are also those who would like to see Antonio Conte on the Milan bench, and the Lecce-born coach’s presence at San Siro for the match against Benfica has fueled the dreams of some fans. After his stint with Napoli ended, the coach was among the candidates considered by the FIGC to lead the national team, but in the end, Giovanni Malagò opted for Roberto Mancini.