Ruben Amorim era off to winning start as AC Milan earn hard-fought 2-1 victory at Torino
Ruben Amorim secured a 2-1 victory in his debut as AC Milan head coach against Torino. Goals from Alphadjo Cisse and Adrien Rabiot ensured a winning start to the Serie A campaign despite a late physical drop-off.
Why it matters
The match marks the beginning of a new tactical era for AC Milan, with significant interest in how Amorim's philosophy will impact the team's performance in the Serie A title race.
Ruben Amorim started his reign as AC Milan head coach with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Torino on Sunday evening. Quick-fire second-half goals from teenager Alphadjo Cisse and substitute Adrien Rabiot secured all three points at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, keeping pace with title rivals Inter, Napoli, and Juventus on the opening weekend.
Milan launched the Amorim era with a crucial 2-1 victory away at Torino on the opening weekend of the Serie A campaign. The breakthrough arrived in the 65th minute courtesy of a curling strike from Cisse, before substitute Rabiot doubled the advantage just two minutes later. While Che Adams pulled one back with a spectacular stoppage-time bicycle kick, the Rossoneri held firm to secure all three points.
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