AC Milan Was Up 2-1 At Half. They Lost 4-2. Now Ruben Amorim Has One Crucial Question To Answer.

AC Milan was up 2-1 at the half against Bologna at San Siro. Fast forward to the final whistle, and the Rossoneri somehow walked off their home pitch with a brutal 4-2 loss, conceding three goals in the second half. That kind of collapse, right before the Derby della Madonnina on Saturday, has Ruben Amorim, their former Manchester United manager, facing a ton of heat.

What Even Happened At San Siro?

This was not the vibe AC Milan needed heading into a key Serie A weekend. Bologna’s Samuel Mbangula kicked things off with the opening goal, putting Milan in an early hole. But the home side rallied, with Alphadjo Cisse netting a brace. Cisse has been the biggest and most positive surprise of their campaign so far, and his two goals looked like they’d set the stage for a strong second half. Milan went into the locker room with a 2-1 lead.

Then, things went sideways. The advantage Milan fought for only lasted a few minutes in the second half. Davide Bartesaghi’s own goal completely changed the direction of the match in Milan, leveling the score. Later, Mbangula completed his personal hat trick, cementing a memorable performance for Bologna, and the game ended 4-2. Talk about a gut punch.

Amorim’s Energy Crisis and the Looming Derby

Ruben Amorim isn’t just facing pressure; it’s mounting. This team is already seven points behind Serie A leaders Inter and Lazio. After the game, Amorim pointed to a lack of energy in the second half, a problem he says many teams across Europe are facing given the packed schedule. But the issue for Milan, he explained, is how they handle these moments: they seem incapable of figuring out when to slow down, keep possession, and avoid exactly what happened against Bologna.

Speaking to DAZN Italy, Amorim seemed genuinely worried about his players’ physical condition. “So many games, so many players out, a bit of fatigue set in,” he said. He added, “We even had a chance to equalise with Camarda, but we didn’t manage it. A coach who’s been in charge for two months can’t expect the whole team to play a different game for ninety minutes, and that’s something you should understand.” He finished, “I think we lacked energy, and since we can’t rotate as often, it’s difficult for us to consistently press and play our football. When we stop playing our football, we suffer.”

Despite the setback, Amorim is looking ahead to the Derby della Madonnina against Inter on Saturday. “Obviously, we’ll try to win the next game. I’m not here to make excuses; I want a team that’s always improving, and I’m convinced we can do that. We’re Milan, and we always have to win.” He knows the stakes. Tomorrow, they’ll figure out who plays and how to prepare, making all necessary assessments with precious little time. The Rossoneri host Inter on Saturday in Milan, and for Amorim and his squad, this game is absolutely crucial. They need to prove they can still play their football for 90 minutes.

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Originally reported by CBS Sports.