Ruben Amorim assures ‘excellent’ Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric will probably be key gamers in his Milan squad, however his description of the participant’s function suggests is on the way in which out.
Ruben Amorim appointed Milan head coach (Supply: acmilan.com)
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The brand new coach held his first press convention this afternoon, sat , and
Though he tried to not talk about particular person gamers, insisting that he would like to discuss the group as an entire, he was drawn on two who’re reconsidering their futures after the World Cup.
Pulisic and Modric key for Amorim’s Milan
GENOA, ITALY – MAY 17: Christian Pulisic of Milan appears on throughout the Serie A match between and at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Might 17, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Pictures)
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“Pulisic is a extremely gifted participant, after all he had an harm once more within the World Cup that we have to assess,”
“He’s excellent for the way in which I take into consideration soccer, particularly right here in Italy the place generally the groups defend so properly there may be much less house between the strains, he’s a participant who could make the distinction in that type of house.”
When it got here to describing the place Pulisic might play in his group, Amorim’s small snort and shrug prompt he knew full properly what message this remark would ship.
“I’ve a transparent thought of the place I would like him to play, particularly with the precise foot on the left facet, is the right place for him, he can play the opposite facet additionally, inside too and never on the road.”
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates along with his team-mate Christian Pulisic after scoring the opening purpose throughout the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Pulisic has nearly solely performed on the precise for Milan as a result of the left flank is taken up by Rafael Leao, so would possibly now not be sacrificed to make room for the worldwide.
“I do know the strengths of Pulisic, I consider in him, he will probably be supported in our golf equipment, I do know he had some criticism after the World Cup elimination, however I’m right here to say we consider so much in him, have a transparent plan to make use of all of the qualities that he has, so I can say to you that Pulisic is absolutely necessary for us,” added Amorim.
Serie A 25/26 – Prime Transfers – , Luka Modric & – GettyImages
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One other participant who remains to be making an attempt to determine his Milan future is Modric, who has not dominated out retirement or a transfer to MLS after the World Cup elimination for .
“Modric is a participant we wish to preserve for his expertise. I spoke with him two instances, if he wants, I’ll come and get the man,” confessed Amorim.
“He performed rather well, he’s a key level for us, particularly originally to have extra possession. I’m not saying he’ll play each recreation, however we actually wish to depend with Modric for subsequent season.
“I do know the board spoke with Modric, I spoke with Modric, so I hope to have Modric in some days with us. I’ll give him some days to relaxation.”