In a warm-up match, Milan drew 2-2 with Celtic away. New coach Amorim's tactics were initially evident, but the team still needs new signings to adapt to his system.
Facing a better-prepared and more complete Celtic, Milan trailed by two goals at halftime, eventually coming back to draw. While the summer debut usually doesn't offer much insight, Amorim's tactical tendencies are already very clear: possession and high-pressing across the pitch. In the first 10 minutes, the Rossoneri tried to control the pace of the game, immediately high-pressing to win the ball back once it was lost. This momentum was interrupted in the 11th minute by a Celtic goal and barely reappeared for the rest of the first half, with Milan trailing by two goals at halftime.
In the second half, after Milan substituted 8 players, they had a physical advantage, restarting their high press and controlling possession – Camarda scored two goals in 7 minutes, and also had two to three clear scoring opportunities. The pace then slowed due to fatigue, but the tactical signals were already clear.
Because Amorim has very clear requirements for his tactical system and formation, he must have players suitable for his style to make the entire mechanism work. From this perspective, the first two important summer signings – striker Gonçalo Ramos and defender Mario Gila – both meet this premise. The Portuguese forward is a penalty area poacher, good at making runs and creating space for teammates; the Spanish defender has excellent ball control and aggressiveness.
In addition to Pulisic and Nkunku, Milan also needs to bring in one or two attacking midfielders who can operate between the midfield lines and make breakthroughs before the final pass. Furthermore, the defense also needs another player, and wing-backs are a key position in Amorim's system, so the team will undoubtedly strengthen in this area.
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