Gerry Cardinale ‘to call’ Ruben Amorim to crisis meeting after 2-0 Benfica loss | OneFootball

Milan’s 2-0 home defeat by Benfica at San Siro has reportedly prompted an immediate response from the hierarchy. Calciomercato reports that owner Gerry Cardinale has called Ruben Amorim to a meeting on Thursday to review the situation, adding that the Portuguese coach’s job is not, for now, at risk.

Cardinale is seeking clarity on recent decisions and on the direction of the season. Key concerns are said to centre on Milan’s tactical approach and selection calls.

He is thought to have been unhappy not only with the display against Benfica, but also with the previous draws with Juventus, 1-1, and Lazio, 2-2. Discontent with Amorim’s choices has also been evident among supporters, who whistled during and after the match.

Another sore point was Amorim’s post-match remarks. He said he does not have players with the right characteristics to implement his preferred system.

That stance came barely two weeks after he rated the hierarchy’s transfer work a 10 out of 10. The situation is more sensitive given Cardinale’s direct role in building the squad, in a window when Milan spent over 150 million euros on additions including Gonçalo Ramos and Diego Moreira.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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