Coach Ruben Amorim presented himself at a press conference on 23 October, before the Milan-Inter derby, to address the team's expectations and difficulties. The coach reiterated the importance of concentrating energy on the immediate result, underlining that the team "has already lost points" and that the construction work cannot be interrupted by underlying problems. Amorim expressed confidence in Gerry Cardinale's support, stating that the club's shared vision is crucial to overcoming the difficulties present in the season.
Amorim also spoke of the unique context of the derby, which takes place in the same city and with the same stadium, and compared the rivalry to that of other major European cities. He highlighted the feeling of responsibility you feel when playing in an environment so rich in history and fans, and underlined that the local football culture is very similar to the Portuguese one, with a strong spirit of challenge and passion.
On the topic of new arrivals, the coach confirmed that Gila, Rabiot and Moreira are ready to join the team and that the final decision on their roles will be made in the morning before the match. He also stated that the team has regained its energy, but that the lack of training time due to the national matches has left some gaps to be filled. “We cannot afford to concede two goals in two minutes,” he said, highlighting the need to work on technical and tactical details.
Cardinale expressed optimism that Milan can still aim for the Serie A title, but recalled that the club has already lost points and that it is necessary to fix the team day by day. He stressed the importance of not losing sight of long-term goals, but of focusing on winning each match first. “The ultimate goal is to win Serie A, but we must face every challenge with the awareness of where we are and where we need to go,” he said.
Amorim closed the conference by explaining that he has no envy towards Chivu, because he is already at Milan and not Inter. He declared that he chose Milan's project for its reconstruction phase and for the possibility of developing young talents like Cisse. The coach expressed his determination to win matches to build a solid future, while acknowledging the difficulties the team faces.
Milan faces Inter at 8.45pm in a match that could reduce the gap to the top. With the team still consolidating, Amorim and the club are aiming for a consistent performance, focusing on the present and keeping alive the hope of a title still in sight.