Milan's looming crisis: Amorim must fix five failing areas

In the quiet of the San Siro, the ticking of the clock seems louder than the cheers, as AC Milan confronts a water‑at‑the‑mouth crisis just two weeks before its first official match. Manager Paulo Amorim inherits a squad that must be trimmed, reinforcements identified, and a playing philosophy still to be shaped.

Il tempo, poi, il più delle volte presenta il conto. The article opens with this observation, underscoring the urgency of Milan's situation.

Milan’s current predicament stems from a total stall that followed the club’s purge on 25 May. That deadlock left the roster bloated and the tactical direction undefined. It forced the team into a desperate search for squad reduction, new signings, and a clear style of play.

The stagnation also engulfed the coaching bench, which remained vacant until 16 June. A prolonged casting process finally appointed a new manager, ending the bench’s limbo. The protracted search highlighted the club’s uncertainty about its future direction.

During those weeks, the absence of a head coach meant no one could articulate training needs. Consequently, precious preparation time slipped away, leaving the squad without clear guidance.

If Amorim were granted an additional fifteen days, the pressure would ease, making the overhaul less frantic and risky. The situation would shift from worrying to manageable, a stark contrast to the current scramble.

The recent experiment with Chelsea proved ineffective, as nothing clicked on the pitch. This failure highlights the urgency of finding a functional system before the season begins.

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