Viviano backs Amorim: 'Milan have chosen a strong coach'
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Former goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano has publicly endorsed Rúben Amorim's appointment as AC Milan head coach, calling him a strong choice for the Rossoneri.
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Attributed to original sourceEmiliano Viviano has been struck by Ruben Amorim’s early work at Milan, describing the Portuguese as a strong appointment and praising his willingness to trust youth.
According to MilanNews.it, the former goalkeeper gave his assessment on Pressing following Milan’s 2-1 win at Torino , the coach’s first Serie A match in charge.
“Milan have chosen a strong coach,” Viviano said.
“It seems like just any coach has arrived, but he’s already shown he can do great things. It isn’t easy to completely change the strategy and the momentum with which you approach matches, but he’s good. I really appreciate the fact that he played Cisse. I’m positively impressed by Amorim.”
Viviano praises Cisse’s character as Milan & Amorim impress Alphadjo Cisse opened the scoring at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, and it was the teenager’s temperament rather than his finish that caught Viviano’s eye.
“He has quality, that’s obvious, but what impressed me was how he reacted with personality to his teammates’ criticism, how he stood up to it on the pitch, how he took responsibility,” he said. “For me that makes all the difference in the world.”
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Goncalo Ramos of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Goncalo Ramos, who drew the lowest rating of Milan’s starters in Turin, also has Viviano’s backing.
“He was lacking a bit in the finishing phase, but he’s a player who does good work, defends the ball, battles, runs,” he said. “For me it’s a hugely important signing that Milan have made, he’s one of the strongest centre-forwards around and I’m convinced he’ll give Milan fans great satisfaction this year.”
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What happened
Emiliano Viviano, the former Italian goalkeeper, has weighed in on AC Milan's decision to appoint Rúben Amorim as their new head coach. Speaking to the press, Viviano expressed confidence in the Portuguese manager, describing him as a 'strong coach' and suggesting Milan have made a quality choice. The endorsement adds another voice of support to Amorim's arrival at San Siro, where he will be tasked with restoring Milan to Serie A's summit. Viviano's comments come amid ongoing discussions about Milan's project under their new leadership.
Chance analysis
Public endorsements from former players carry weight in Italian football culture, and Viviano's backing of Amorim reflects a broader confidence in the Portuguese tactician's credentials. Amorim arrives at Milan with a strong reputation from his time at Sporting CP, and voices like Viviano's help frame the appointment as a positive, forward-looking decision for the Rossoneri. The tone of the comments is supportive rather than groundbreaking, serving more as a mood-setting piece than a tactical revelation.
Milan gain a high-profile managerial appointment with a strong tactical identity, likely boosting squad morale and providing a clear long-term direction.