Former Inter coach Stramaccioni hails Milan's Amorim as 'a coach with clear ideas'
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Former Inter head coach Andrea Stramaccioni publicly praised AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim, calling him a tactician with clear ideas and a defined football identity.
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Attributed to original sourceFormer Inter and Udinese coach Andrea Stramaccioni has backed Milan head coach Ruben Amorim, praising the Portuguese tactician for his clear ideas and his ability to protect his players.
Milan have made a positive start to the Serie A season, collecting seven points from their opening games while remaining unbeaten. There is still plenty of work ahead for Amorim, however, something the coach himself acknowledged following the draw against Juventus .
The Portuguese boss has divided opinion since taking charge at San Siro, but Stramaccioni has been impressed by what he has seen so far.
“Amorim appeals to me: he is a coach who has clear ideas, who protects the group and who goes straight down his own path,” Stramaccioni told DAZN, with quotes via MilanNews.it .
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Andrea Stramaccioni of DAZN looks on during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on February 23, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Stramaccioni: ‘I sense an understanding between Amorim and Cardinale’ The former Inter coach also believes there are encouraging signs regarding the relationship between Amorim and Milan owner Gerry Cardinale.
“I also sense an understanding with Cardinale. Seeing the owner sitting there listening to his press conference also shows that there is a new atmosphere around the club.”
Stramaccioni’s comments come as Amorim attempts to establish his methods at Milan and build consistency on the pitch. The Rossoneri’s unbeaten start has provided an encouraging foundation, although the coach will be aware that performances and results will face increasingly intense scrutiny as the season progresses.
For now, Stramaccioni believes the early signs are positive, particularly in terms of Amorim’s conviction and his relationship with the club’s hierarchy.
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What happened
Andrea Stramaccioni, who previously managed Inter Milan, spoke positively about AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim in comments picked up by Football Italia. Stramaccioni described Amorim as 'a coach with clear ideas' and suggested his tactical approach would bring identity and structure to Milan. The remarks come as Amorim continues his tenure at the San Siro, with former rivals within Italian football publicly acknowledging his coaching credentials. The piece underscores the growing reputational consensus around Amorim's tactical philosophy, which he developed notably at Sporting CP before moving to Serie A.
Chance analysis
When a former rival manager speaks warmly about an opposing coach, it often signals that the tactical fingerprints are visible to trained eyes. Stramaccioni's endorsement of Amorim adds external validation to the project unfolding at Milan and reinforces the narrative that Amorim is one of the most methodically clear-thinking young coaches in European football. For Milan supporters, the endorsement matters less than results, but the kind of football being played under Amorim is starting to earn recognition across the Italian football landscape.
Milan receive a credibility boost in the court of Italian football opinion, with no on-pitch effect from the comments themselves.