The concerns have become increasingly difficult to ignore, according to an opinion piece published by MilanNews.it, which argues that AC Milan lack the numbers and quality to compete across multiple competitions.
The analysis points to injuries as an additional complication, but says the underlying weaknesses were already apparent during the summer. With the January transfer window approaching, the club are facing renewed calls to strengthen several areas of the squad.
One of the main criticisms concerns the continued absence of a Head of Football. The position was supposed to be a priority in June, the commentary argues, but owner Gerry Cardinale instead allowed the season to begin without a senior football executive overseeing the wider sporting operation.
The article suggests that an experienced figure could have helped shape recruitment decisions and provided support to both the players and coaching staff at Milanello. It specifically identifies former Ajax executive Alex Kroesche as a candidate the club should pursue if he is available.
The lack of a clearly defined football leadership structure is presented as more than a transfer-market issue. The role would also involve supporting day-to-day decisions and offering guidance when the team and its coach face difficult periods.
Amorim’s own decisions are also questioned. The commentary argues that the coach has made too many strategic and tactical mistakes since arriving at Milan, pointing to the departure of Fofana and the failure to recognise the potential value of Athekame.
It also criticises the decision to retain Estupiñán despite reported offers, arguing that continued selection risks turning the situation into a personal wager rather than a decision based on what is best for the club.
Loftus-Cheek’s repeated involvement is another target, with the article suggesting that the midfielder has already received enough opportunities to demonstrate his value.
The tactical criticism extends to the deployment of Diego Moreira on the right, despite the belief that the Belgian is more effective on the left. The decision to push Cissé further forward is also questioned, with the writer arguing that it has come at the expense of Camarda.
The frequent use of rotation is another concern. The article argues that changes need to be managed more carefully, particularly when the squad is already struggling for depth.
Its conclusion is that Amorim needs to simplify his decisions and establish a clearer direction. Milan’s development, the commentary warns, risks remaining stuck at an early stage unless the coach makes more conventional choices and the club addresses its wider sporting structure.
These are criticisms advanced by MilanNews.it’s commentator rather than established conclusions about the club’s internal decision-making. The underlying question is whether Milan’s leadership and coaching staff can resolve the squad’s weaknesses before the January window.