Managerial and Financial Shifts at San Siro
AC Milan has embarked on a new chapter with Ruben Amorim taking the helm as head coach, replacing Massimiliano Allegri. This change comes after a challenging 2025-26 season where the club finished fifth in Serie A, failing to qualify for the Champions League [1]. The absence of European competition significantly impacted the club’s finances, leading to a reported net loss of approximately €24 million, despite robust commercial revenue and strong matchday attendance [1]. The club’s financial health and on-field performance are intrinsically linked, and Amorim’s appointment signals a strategic move to re-establish Milan’s presence at the top of Italian and European football. The club’s revenue for the 2025-26 season stood at €464.6 million, indicating a strong commercial base that can be leveraged for future growth once European football returns. The focus will now be on how Amorim’s tactical approach and player management can steer Milan back to Champions League contention and improve their financial outlook.
Squad Updates and Injury Concerns
The AC Milan squad is currently managing several player situations. Alexis Saelemaekers sustained a sprained right ankle during training, making his availability for upcoming matches doubtful [2]. Similarly, Strahinja Pavlović’s recovery from muscular fatigue is being assessed daily, though it has been confirmed that his injury is not serious and he is expected to be fit for the next Serie A match [3]. These injury concerns could test the depth of the squad, which, according to Andriy Shevchenko, was a hallmark of Carlo Ancelotti’s successful Milan teams, featuring “20 players good enough for a big team” [4]. New coach Ruben Amorim is also expected to nurture young talents like Diego Moreira and integrate striker Gonçalo Ramos more effectively into the team’s system [5]. Ramos, known for his strength in the box, may struggle with back-to-goal play, but Amorim is anticipated to maximize his potential over time [5]. The team’s playing style, which often relies on transition and vertical play rather than dominating possession, will be crucial in how Ramos is utilized [6].
Future Infrastructure and Tactical Outlook
Beyond immediate squad matters, AC Milan is also looking to the future with plans for a new stadium. The club, in conjunction with Inter Milan, is expected to unveil the design for their new home within the next month, with construction slated to begin after the current season. The ambitious project aims for completion by 2031, with the new venue intended to be ready for Euro 2032 [7]. This development underscores the club’s long-term vision for growth and modernization. On the tactical front, the integration of Gonçalo Ramos under Ruben Amorim will be a key area of focus. Pundits like Emiliano Viviano suggest that Milan’s current playing style, which emphasizes quick transitions, might not fully utilize Ramos’s strengths as a penalty box striker, advocating for a more dominant, possession-based approach to allow him more opportunities in the area [6]. The challenge for Amorim will be to adapt the team’s strategy to get the best out of his key attacking players while maintaining the club’s identity.
What it means
AC Milan currently sits in 5th place in Serie A with 11 points from 5 matches, demonstrating a strong start to the season with 3 wins and 2 draws. Their goal difference of +6 (10 goals scored, 4 conceded) indicates a balanced performance. The recent form shows consistency, with a dominant 3-0 home win against US Lecce, following two 1-1 draws against SS Lazio and Juventus FC, and earlier wins against Venezia FC (2-0) and Torino FC (2-1). This unbeaten run suggests the team is gelling under the new management and overcoming the challenges of the previous season. The next fixture will be crucial in determining if this positive momentum can be sustained, especially with key players managing injuries. The club’s current standing and form indicate a strong push for European qualification, a vital step after the financial impact of missing out last season.
Sources
- Football Italia: Official: Milan confirm 2025-26 revenue and net loss football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Milan relief as Saelemaekers tests reveal sprained ankle football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Pavlovic relief for Milan, but could miss Germany vs. Serbia football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Shevchenko on Ancelotti’s Milan: ‘You could make two sides and play a final’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Taarabt: ‘I put my hands round Kaka’s neck at Milan, I lost my head’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Viviano on Milan forward Ramos: ‘At Juventus he’d have 5 goals by now’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: New San Siro: Milan and Inter urged to unveil stadium rendering football-italia.net ↩
