Amorim aims to revive AC Milan, honoring late legend Baresi

Ruben Amorim, the new coach of AC Milan, has pledged to uphold the legacy of club icon Franco Baresi as he takes on the challenge of revitalizing the struggling Italian team. Amorim, who returned to coaching after a stint with Manchester United, faces a derby against rivals Inter Milan in Perth, Australia.

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I feel that the group is really together. The important thing is to continue with this spirit when things become difficult.

Amorim's tenure began with a 2-2 draw against Celtic. His primary objective is to secure a top-four finish in Serie A, as AC Milan narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification last season. "The important thing is to continue with this spirit when things become difficult," Amorim stated, emphasizing the need for consistent performance throughout the season. He also noted the team's strong unity.

The team received a boost with Luka Modric extending his contract for another year. Amorim confirmed Modric, who recently participated in his fifth World Cup, would feature against Inter. "We did a lot to get him back at least for one more year," Amorim said of the veteran midfielder, expressing his pleasure with Modric's readiness to play.

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We did a lot to get him back at least for one more year. I'm really pleased with him and he is ready to play some minutes tomorrow.

The upcoming match against Inter Milan holds significant emotional weight as it is AC Milan's first since the passing of Franco Baresi, a former captain who led the club during its successful periods in the 1980s and 1990s. "When you talk with all the staff about Franco, you see the tears in their eyes," Amorim shared, highlighting Baresi's dedication to the team. "Franco was all about the team. The team is the most important thing in our club. I will not promise results, but I can promise that I will continue the legacy of Franco."

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When you talk with all the staff about Franco, you see the tears in their eyes. Franco was all about the team. The team is the most important thing in our club.

AC Milan's pre-season schedule includes a match against Chelsea in Jakarta. Inter Milan, after defeating Manchester City, will remain in Perth to play Juventus. The "Calcio Italiano" festival in Perth also features a match between Juventus and Serie B team Palermo.

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I will not promise results, but I can promise that I will continue the legacy of Franco.