AC Milan enter Sunday night’s home meeting with Lecce looking to make the fifth round of Serie A another step in their early-season construction. Kick-off at San Siro is scheduled for 20:45, with Ruben Amorim weighing immediate needs against the wider demands of the campaign.
Selection decisions ahead of Lecce
- Amorim said Samuel Chukwueze, Christian Pulisic and Moreira are all capable of being used in the same line-up. “They can play together,” he explained, while stressing that his choices are shaped by information and work during the week that is not always visible from outside the club.
- The Milan coach left open the prospect of seeing some of those players together against Lecce, saying supporters could see such a combination on Sunday.
- He also made clear that his starting XI will be chosen with the second half in mind. Amorim wants Milan to have the capacity to increase their intensity after the interval rather than treating the match as a short-term selection exercise.
For Amorim, the task is to keep the side competitive now without sacrificing the longer view. He said he is considering what serves Milan rather than what benefits him personally, seeking balance between winning matches and helping his players develop through the season.
Ramos asked to operate nearer the penalty area
Amorim addressed the situation of Ramos, arguing that Milan must provide him with more clear chances. The coach did not suggest that the forward should reduce his contribution to the team, but believes he needs to spend more time close to the opposition box, reflecting the positions Milan work on in training.
Improving the connections between the players is central to that aim. If Milan can bring Ramos into dangerous areas more regularly, the Lecce match may offer an indication of how Amorim intends to balance his attacking options while preserving the energy to press for a stronger finish.
