Ruben Amorim says he leaves Luka Modric on the bench for Milan’s first Serie A match in charge against Torino because the midfielder is not yet physically ready to play a full 90 minutes. Both outlets report Amorim’s explanation that Modric “doesn’t have the legs” for the duration of the match, indicating a fitness and conditioning consideration.
The coverage focuses on Amorim’s response to the selection decision rather than on any tactical controversy. The reports frame the move as part of managing Modric’s workload as he returns or adjusts to the demands of the league under a new coach. While the outlets differ only minimally in phrasing, they agree on the key point: Amorim is actively defending his team choice by citing Modric’s current readiness rather than performance or discipline.
Overall, the statements present the decision as a short-term rotation plan, with the expectation that Modric’s involvement will increase as his conditioning improves.
