Amorim hails Ramos as Milan’s two‑striker in 2‑0 victory

Ruben Amorim’s side opened the Serie A campaign with a 2‑0 win over Venezia, securing their first clean sheet under the new coach and easing early pressure on the Rossoneri. The victory, achieved at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, Italy, also marked the debut clean sheet for Amorim in a competitive match.

Ramos opens the scoring

Goncalo Ramos gave Milan the lead after Alexis Saelemaekers released a cheeky, disguised pass that found the striker in space. Ramos finished confidently, prompting Amorim to note, “It looks like two guys, but it’s just him.” The goal came early in the second half and set the tone for the rest of the encounter.

Ardon Jashari, who had come on from the bench, later added a second, capitalising on a ricochet off Venezia defender Redouane Halhal. The own‑goal was recorded as a fortunate bounce, but Jashari’s positioning ensured Milan doubled their advantage.

Defensive work remains priority

Amorim admitted Milan have “a lot of work to do”, especially with their defenders, after the match. He stressed the need to improve defending crosses in the box and to spend more time in training on transitions, saying, “When we are attacking, the centre‑backs have to think the game is different.”

Amorim lauds Ramos’s pressing, brings Saelemaekers for creativity

The coach also highlighted the tactical changes that turned the tide, bringing on Saelemaekers and Adrien Rabiot for Alphadjo Cisse and Ruben Loftus‑Cheek. Rabiot’s presence, Amorim said, added creativity in the final third.

Amorim praised Ramos’s contribution, recalling the striker’s €80m investment from Paris Saint‑Germain and his composure after missing earlier chances. “We paid a lot because he scores goals, but the way he works, connects the game, that means a lot,” he added.

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The win followed a 2‑1 victory at Torino, another match where Milan needed a spark from the bench. The Rossoneri now look to build on this momentum and address the defensive issues highlighted by Amorim in upcoming training sessions.