Ruben Amorim has stated that AC Milan has been “dominant” in many of their matches this season but has not garnered the results to match, sitting winless in their last three games as they prepare to face Lecce.
The Rossoneri have drawn their last two Serie A fixtures, currently accumulating eight points in the first four matchdays of the 2026-27 season.
In their third match, Milan allowed a last-minute goal to Juventus, ending in a 1-1 draw, and they required a second-half two-goal comeback from substitute Diego Moreira to equalize against Lazio after being down 2-0.
After fielding a significantly altered lineup against Benfica in their Europa League opener and losing 2-0, the former Manchester United manager has faced some backlash.
Despite this, Amorim is convinced that Milan have earned better outcomes recently and believes the team is on the right track.
“Losing can change you; if it doesn’t, there might be something off,” Amorim told the press. “However, we cannot alter the past; we can only prepare for the upcoming game and focus on improvements.”
“Although we’ve been in control for large portions of our matches, we haven’t performed at our best throughout. Winning against Lecce is our top priority now.”
“We aspire to maintain dominance, but we are still refining our organizational structure, particularly on the ball, making Lecce a great chance to demonstrate that.”
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 18, 2026
Prior to the defeat against Benfica, Amorim remarked that certain players might not fit into his tactical vision, but he acknowledged that adapting the approach could also be necessary.
“Both sides of this can be accurate. While many only think about tactics, in Italy, many teams utilize three center-backs,” he stated. “My football philosophy relies more on principles than formations, so both perspectives hold value.”
“Upon a new manager’s arrival, it’s unrealistic to have every individual possess the required attributes immediately. Everything can coexist.”
“In my view, we must enhance our defensive play, notably when we have possession. I am clear about my football philosophy.”
Lecce trails Milan by just two points after defeating Monza 3-2 in their last match, having lost their prior two games to Roma and Cagliari.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
AC Milan – Diego Moreira
Moreira has contributed to five goals (three from scoring, two assists) in his last three appearances across Ligue 1 and Serie A. Previously, he had never found the net as a substitute in 68 matches within Europe’s top five leagues, but he managed a brace off the bench against Lazio, positioning him to score in consecutive matches for the first time in his career.
Lecce – Lassana Coulibaly
Coulibaly, with two goals and one assist, along with Ivan Ilic’s two assists, are standout midfielders for Lecce this season; only Inter has more goal contributions (four) in Serie A. Coulibaly, fresh off a brace, could match his best season tally (three goals) in the competition with another goal.
MATCH PREDICTION: AC MILAN WIN
AC Milan has dominated Lecce in their last five Serie A encounters, winning 12-2 on aggregate and managing four clean sheets. They have the opportunity to achieve a sixth consecutive win against Lecce for the first time in this competition, with the predictive model from Opta favoring them strongly.
The Rossoneri are currently unbeaten in their last 16 matches against Lecce (W11 D5), marking the longest active streak against any team in Serie A, with their only loss coming on April 1, 2006.
While Lecce has clinched four of their last six Serie A games (L2) and scored nine goals during that period, they need to avoid a sluggish start to remain competitive.
Lecce has conceded five of their seven goals within the first 30 minutes of play this season—the highest in the league. Only Monza (seven) has given up more first-half goals than Lecce (five, tied with Genoa).
OPTA WIN PROBABILITY
AC Milan – 70.7%
Lecce – 11.4%
Draw – 17.9%
Fan Take: This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts as it highlights AC Milan’s struggles despite their strong performances, raising questions about their tactics and lineup. The outcome against Lecce could be pivotal for Milan’s season trajectory and serves as a showcase for their adaptation under Amorim’s management.
Source: www.soccernews.com
