Ahead of Milan‑Benfica, Amorim: pre‑match press conference live

Tomorrow, at 21:00, Milan will host Benfica at the San Siro in the opening match of the League Phase of the Europa League; the day before, from 14:00, the red‑black coach Ruben Amorim will be at a press conference, and here you can follow his statements live. The red‑black club aims for a positive start in Europe.

Conference programme

Milan will hold its press session at Milanello at 13:00 (14:00 local time), immediately after the media‑open training from 10:30 (11:30 local time). At the same time, Benfica will open its field at the Campus at 10:30 for fifteen minutes of coverage, and the delegation will depart for Italy at 15:00.

In Italy, the conference with Marco Silva and a Benfica player will take place at the San Siro at 19:00 (20:00 local time), while Amorim’s red‑black press will occur at 13:00 (14:00 local) in the same stadium.

The match is scheduled for Wednesday 16 September, at 20:00 (Portugal time) and at 21:00 (local time), again at the San Siro, marking the start of the League Phase of the Europa League. The game represents the team’s first test in the new European season.

Amorim’s objectives and statements

Against Benfica, Amorim described the encounter as “a historic match” and recalled the presence of Rui Costa, Milan legend, emphasizing his personal link with Benfica, the club he played for.

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The red‑black coach said: “We are in the competition and we are here to win. With a strong squad and proper rotations, we can aim to win the trophy.” He believes that squad rotation will be crucial to cope with the tight schedule.

He added that, if the players stay fit and injury‑free, “we can win any match”. This confidence reflects the desire to keep competitiveness high in the league.

Reflecting on the match against Lazio, Amorim highlighted that the shift in dynamics in the second half was more linked to collective energy than to individual interventions, and reiterated the importance of maintaining high intensity for the three games of the week.

The statements will be broadcast live on TMW. The service will be updated minute by minute for the fans.