Roberto Donadoni Calls for Consistency from Milan Under Amorim
Legendary former Milan midfielder Roberto Donadoni emphasizes the importance of time for coach Ruben Amorim to implement his strategies in Serie A. He encourages the Rossoneri to demonstrate greater consistency in their results and performances as they aim to compete in the 2026-27 season: ‘I hope they’ll have fewer ups and downs as the season goes on’.
Donadoni on Amorim, Ramos, Cisse and Milan vs. Bologna
Donadoni, who amassed six Serie A titles and three Champions League trophies during his ten years at Milan, shared his insights on the club’s current situation and Amorim’s early days at San Siro in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday.
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As Milan approaches the ninth round of fixtures in Serie A, the team remains one of four unbeaten clubs with a record of five victories and three draws. Amorim’s only defeats so far during his Milan tenure have occurred in the Europa League, including a recent 3-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth.
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Christian Pulisic of Milan is surrounded by teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on October 25, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Donadoni expressed that Amorim requires time to convey his vision, stating that although the Rossoneri ‘can’t complain’ about their Serie A results, they must strive for enhanced consistency moving forward.
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Currently, Donadoni believes it is premature to assert that Amorim has effectively turned Milan’s fortunes around.
When asked if he perceives a ‘new’ Milan under Amorim, Donadoni responded: “Honestly, no, but let’s be clear: A coach doesn’t necessarily have to bring something new. Amorim certainly has his own ideas, which he needs to bring forwards and will inevitably need time.”
He further commented on their initial results, expressing, “It’s what the club expected. I hope that Milan will be able to continue progressing and that they will have fewer ups and downs as the season goes on. We can’t complain about the results they’ve picked up so far, but for now, Amorim’s team has shown a lack of consistency, which is something to work on. If they also find consistency in results, then the growth will be complete.”
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Donadoni also shared thoughts on Milan’s forward options, including club record signing and emerging talent Alphadjo Cisse.
ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Goncalo Ramos of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 18, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Donadoni praised Cisse for his versatility, stating, “I like Cisse a lot. He does lots of different things and he does them well.” Regarding Ramos, he acknowledged criticism surrounding the striker but advocated for patience, saying, “Yes, it’s true that a striker has to score goals, but I don’t mind him. He won’t always be on target, but he’s still involved in games in the sense that he works hard for his teammates. So I think he should be appreciated while waiting for him to properly unlock himself, because he definitely has the qualities.”
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Milan will face Bologna in Serie A on Wednesday evening. Donadoni, who spent a decade with the Rossoneri and three years coaching Bologna, expressed his feelings about the upcoming match, indicating it holds more significance for Milan. “I think more so for Milan, who will then go into the derby. Going into that game with a win is the ideal scenario. For Bologna, it will be important to see if they can return to beating some of the bigger teams after their home defeat against Inter. It has happened in their recent history and we’ll see if it happens again.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 29: Roberto Donadoni head coach of Bologna FC looks on prior the beginning of the serie A match between Bologna FC and AC Milan at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 29, 2018 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Mario Carlini / Iguana Press/Getty Images)
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Donadoni disclosed that he was previously approached by Milan for the head coaching position, but the timing was not right. “Before my time in China, there was contact with Milan. The love was definitely there, as was the desire to have another experience with the Rossoneri, but at that time I’d already made a commitment with Shenzhen and I believe that words and promises have meaning.”
