Milan: Ruben Amorim Echoes Cardinale’s Comments; Debate Erupts Among Fans
On the eve of the Milan-Inter derby, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at 8:45 p.m., tensions are running high even off the field. The Rossoneri camp is abuzz over comments made by owner Gerry Cardinale—which were echoed by coach Ruben Amorim at a press conference— who stated that Milan must continue to view the Scudetto as its season goal despite the difficulties encountered so far and the 7-point deficit in the standings compared to their Nerazzurri cousins after nine league games.
“The Scudetto is always the goal,” Cardinale explained to *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, while acknowledging that the gap to the top teams exists and that it will take time to close it. These remarks come at a particularly delicate moment for the Rossoneri, fresh off a crushing 4-2 home loss to Bologna that has reignited doubts and controversy surrounding the coaching staff.
Amorim, tasked with leading the Rossoneri’s resurgence, has embraced the club’s ambitions, urging the fanbase to think big despite the current difficulties—which have been particularly evident in the Europa League (one win and two losses) and, aside from the loss to Bologna, also in other matches, such as against Sassuolo or in the final half-hour against Atalanta.
It is precisely this aspect that has sparked a heated debate on social media, where many Milan fans believe that talking about the Scudetto right now is highly unrealistic. Among the comments posted in recent hours in fan groups on social media, some rather critical views stand out: “Before talking about the Scudetto, we should be able to beat Bologna at home,” writes one fan; “I understand the ambition, but right now we’re in the race for fourth place,” replies another Rossoneri fan.
Fingers are also being pointed at the club’s owner: “Cardinale’s words look to Milan’s history, but the reality on the field tells a different story: after conceding four goals to Bologna, talking about the title seems truly out of place,” argues one fan. “Rather than the Scudetto, I’d focus on building a competitive roster capable of weathering even a string of injuries,” declares another fan, who then adds: “If key reinforcements arrive in January, then the situation might change, but right now the difference is clear.”
However, there are those who defend the ownership’s position, pointing out that a club with Milan’s tradition cannot enter the season without aiming for the top prize. Nevertheless, the prevailing sentiment among many fans is that Cardinale’s words risk further increasing the pressure on a team that has so far failed to deliver the expected results.
The derby against Inter thus takes on a significance that goes far beyond the three points. A victory could restore enthusiasm and credibility to the club’s renewed ambitions, while another misstep—in addition to dropping the Rossoneri to -10—would further fuel a debate that has already erupted among Rossoneri supporters in recent hours.
