Milan ended the match against Sassuolo with a draw, leaving coach RubenAmorim with a slight discomfort. After the match, the coach spoke in a press conference at the Mapei Stadium to explain the critical points of the match and outline the steps to be taken to improve.
Amorim began by highlighting the difficulty of managing the lead gained in the first half. “After the goal we should have controlled the ball better, but we continued to press and often found ourselves in one-on-one situations,” he said. He added that the team had to turn the game around in transitions, but that "there are still many things to improve." The coach noted that the team did not show the same desire and hunger to win that he expected, citing the lack of a player ready to take responsibility for kicking.
Regarding tactics, Amorim explained the choice not to introduce an extra striker after the draw, preferring to maintain the style of play already in place. “It's not important who creates the chances, but understanding how the game changes after a goal,” he said. He also highlighted the need to improve crossings and be more decisive when shooting from outside the box, saying players are not afraid to kick but don't always feel it is the right time.
The coach then discussed the team's mentality, defining it as a question of experience rather than "mentality". “We have to close the game, take time when we need it,” he said. He acknowledged that, although Milan are still unbeaten in the league, they cannot afford to accumulate points with draws alone: “Three draws are three points, but we have to win to progress.”
Finally, Amorim compared today's performance with that against Torino, stating that Milan played better against Sassuolo thanks to more rotations and better management of transitions. “We defended well, but there are still moments of stagnation,” he concluded, leaving open the prospect of further improvements in the season.