Amorim: Milan ready for Benfica, Portuguese clubs underrated
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- La Redazine
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Key points
- Amorim rejected chance to return to Benfica, chose Milan instead as his next challenge
- Milan face Benfica in Europa League opener; Amorim praises Silva's side as capable of winning the competition
- Coach expects squad rotation will be key this season and all players must stay ready
AI summary
Ruben Amorim has outlined Milan's ambitions in the Europa League ahead of Thursday's opener against Benfica, a club where he previously worked. The manager dismissed suggestions he might have returned to Portugal, saying he had made his choice clear before Milan called. He praised Benfica as a strong side with clear identity under Marco Silva, while defending Portuguese clubs against what he sees as unfair expectations in European competition. Amorim flagged Rafa, Lukebakio and Pavlidis as key threats and stressed that squad depth will be crucial to Milan's campaign.
Original headline
"Contro la Juve si diceva che...", Amorim presenta il Milan d'Europa: "Cambio Modric? Vi spiego"
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