AC Milan begin their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 home defeat against Benfica, a setback that underlines continued struggles following their absence from European competition last season. The loss adds to concerns about the club’s recent form as they return to continental play.
New coach Ruben Amorim is quoted describing Milan’s problems in possession, saying the team creates more difficulties for itself when it has the ball than when the opponent has it. Yahoo Sports also notes that Amorim’s previous managerial role ended after 14 months at Manchester United, placing additional scrutiny on his early impact at Milan.
While sources align on the result and Amorim’s comments, they differ in emphasis: the Yahoo Sports piece focuses on the broader European “return” narrative and the coach’s background, framing the defeat as evidence of deeper tactical or performance issues. The other outlet provided no additional detail in the material received.
