Amorim Milan Must Make Choices to Cut Large Squad After 3-0 to Chelsea

FolioPitch.com – 08 August 2026 | AC Milan‘s pre-season campaign has hit a sour note with a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, and manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the need to make some tough decisions to cut their large squad. The Rossoneri had been undefeated in their pre-season matches under Amorim, but their 3-0 loss to Chelsea in Indonesia has left them with a lot to ponder.

The defeat, which saw Chelsea take a 3-0 lead with goals from Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo, has put pressure on Amorim to make some tough choices. The Milan manager admitted that they knew they would struggle against Chelsea’s high-intensity press, but he wanted to challenge his players to see how they would respond.

Amorim also acknowledged that Milan have a large squad, and they need to make some decisions to cut it down. He said that they will make some choices next week, and it’s unclear who will be on the chopping block. The opening fixture of the Serie A season sees Milan visit Torino on Sunday August 23, and Amorim will need to make some tough decisions before then.

The defeat has also raised questions about the fitness and form of some of Milan’s players. Luka Modric and Rafael Leao had their first starts of pre-season after the World Cup, but Youssouf Fofana and Fikayo Tomori spent the entire game on the bench. Amorim will need to assess the fitness of his players and make some tough decisions to ensure that they are ready for the start of the season.

The 3-0 defeat has been a wake-up call for Milan, and Amorim will need to make some tough decisions to get his team back on track. The manager has a lot of work to do before the start of the season, and he will need to make some tough choices to ensure that Milan are competitive in the Serie A.

With the opening fixture of the Serie A season just around the corner, Amorim will need to make some tough decisions to get his team ready. The defeat to Chelsea has left Milan with a lot to ponder, and Amorim will need to make some tough choices to ensure that they are competitive in the Serie A.