Amorim Dismisses Man United Talk, Confirms Ramos Injury Not Serious Ahead of Bournemouth Clash

FolioPitch.com – 22 October 2026 | Ruben Amorim addressed the media on Wednesday evening at the Vitality Stadium, where he made clear that his heart remains fond of Manchester United but his mind is entirely on AC Milan. In a wide-ranging press conference ahead of Thursday’s Europa League encounter with AFC Bournemouth, the Rossoneri coach insisted that Amorim I really love Man United but focused on Milan Ramos nothing serious was the message he wanted to convey, brushing aside suggestions of any lingering bitterness towards his former employers.

“I think the main thing is that I’m here as ‘Milan allenatore’ and I need to respect that,” Amorim said. “The only thing I can say is that I have nothing to say about Manchester United, I’m just focused on our club, AC Milan. What I can say is what I said when I signed for Man United: I love that club and the feeling of everyone there, everything that happened doesn’t change that.” The coach’s comments came after British reporters pressed him on his time at Old Trafford, but he was quick to redirect attention to the immediate task at hand in Europe.

On the injury front, Amorim provided reassuring news regarding club-record signing Goncalo Ramos, who had raised concerns after a recent knock. “Goncalo has nothing serious,” he confirmed. “Chukwueze is a little bit different, I will see in the next few days, we are going to assess Chukwueze.” The Portuguese coach also highlighted the broader challenge of managing a squad competing on multiple fronts, noting that teams across Europe face similar injury issues. “We are trying to make our rotations, we are trying to prepare every player to play the game,” he added.

Teenage sensation Alphadjo Cisse, who scored a hat-trick against RB Salzburg last week, will feature against Bournemouth, though Amorim was keen to temper expectations. “The first thing is to not make a big thing around any kid,” he said. “Football is a rollercoaster and everything can change in every moment. I feel that he’s at the beginning of something, he’s at 50% of his potential. He can play in different positions, he can play with both feet, but there’s a lot of things that he doesn’t do at the really high level because he doesn’t have the experience. Let’s give time to Cisse, but he’s doing really well.”

Looking ahead to the match, Amorim acknowledged the threat posed by a Bournemouth side that has won both of its opening Europa League fixtures under Marco Rose. “Every game is going to be decisive. In this moment, we are in the third game, we have a lot of games to play,” he said. “What I know is that we are going to face a team that has a different quality. They have a lot of pace. They are really known in the Premier League for their pace, their quality in transitions. They have a lot of top players and we know that it’s going to be a different game and we need to be prepared for the different pace during the game.”

Amorim, who faced Bournemouth four times during his tenure at Manchester United, noted the similarities in identity under Rose. “I’ve felt the same pace, the same pressure because if you know Marco, it’s the same way they want to press, so they have that identity. They have a lot of quality in one-on-ones. They’re buying really well, their scouting is really good, Tiago is doing an amazing job.”

The coach also discussed his selection policy regarding young players, explaining that tactical considerations dictate his choices. “It’s about technical things and things I see in training. Bartesaghi is more of a runner, Estupinan is more of a defender to connect and sometimes you just see the details and try to balance everything,” he explained. “Every game one plays, Moreira played in the last game, tomorrow we are going to see one, maybe against Udinese you are going to see another. Sometimes it’s the characteristics you want for every specific game and you need to prepare every player to play.”

Milan currently sit on three points from their first two Europa League games, while Bournemouth have maintained a perfect start to their first-ever European campaign. The match at the Vitality Stadium kicks off at 20:00 BST on Thursday, and Amorim’s side will be eager to build momentum. Despite the distraction of questions about his past, the Milan coach remained steadfast in his commitment to the present, reiterating that Amorim I really love Man United but focused on Milan Ramos nothing serious encapsulates his current mindset. As he put it, “In every big club, the trouble is only around the corner. So I’m really focused on my job, on my team, on my players, on my staff and not on another club.”

With Ramos fit and Cisse eager to impress, Milan will be hoping to secure a crucial result in a challenging away fixture. Amorim’s ability to manage expectations and rotate his squad effectively will be tested, but the coach’s clarity of purpose suggests he is ready for the challenge. As the Europa League campaign intensifies, the Rossoneri’s focus remains squarely on the pitch, and Amorim’s message — Amorim I really love Man United but focused on Milan Ramos nothing serious — serves as a reminder that his dedication lies with Milan’s ambitions this season.