AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has dismissed external remarks from Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu regarding his squad’s competitiveness, maintaining that his sole priority is restoring the club to a title-winning trajectory ahead of their upcoming Serie A fixture against Juventus, according to Milannews reports.
Amorim Brushes Off Rival Commentary Ahead of Juventus Clash
According to Milannews, Ruben Amorim stated he remains uninfluenced by remarks made by Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu concerning the traditional Italian powerhouses. Chivu had publicly questioned the competitive standing of both AC Milan and Juventus by highlighting that neither squad finished inside the top four during the previous 2025/2026 campaign, where Inter secured the league title by a margin of nearly 20 points ahead of their rivals.
When questioned about the comments, Amorim maintained a strictly internal focus as his team prepares to face Juventus. “I only focus on our pertandingan,” Amorim stated, as reported by Milannews. “What I know is if we win, we will top the league with another team. I do not have anything else to say about that.”
Did you know? AC Milan holds a storied history featuring seven UEFA Champions League trophies, though the club has secured only two Scudetto titles and zero Coppa Italia trophies over the past two decades, according to club data cited in recent sporting coverage.
Addressing Historical Performance Gaps in Serie A
Amorim acknowledged that acknowledging the club’s recent domestic struggles is necessary for long-term improvement, even if the reality proves difficult for supporters to accept. According to Milannews, the Portuguese manager emphasized that external motivation from rival managers is entirely unnecessary given the team’s internal ambitions.
“Mengenai Chivu, if we need his comments to win a title at Milan, then there is something wrong with us,” Amorim said, via Milannews. “I know this is difficult for fans to hear, but for all of us who care about the club, we must admit we have a lot of work to do.”
The Milan manager pointed directly to the club’s domestic output over the last twenty years as the primary source of motivation. “The biggest worry is only winning two Scudetti in 20 years,” Amorim added. “We do not need Chivu’s comments to motivate us. Milan is a historical club with seven Champions League trophies, but in 20 years, zero Coppa Italia trophies and only two Scudetti. I do not care about Chivu’s talk.”
Upcoming Fixture Context and League Standings
AC Milan enters this crucial fixture following a fifth-place finish in the 2025/2026 standings, narrowly placing ahead of Juventus. Meanwhile, Inter Milan finished comfortably at the summit as reigning champions. Amorim’s squad will travel to Turin to face Juventus, aiming to secure three points that would temporarily pull them level at the top of the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu say about AC Milan and Juventus?
According to Milannews, Chivu questioned the relevance of traditional head-to-head rivalries by pointing out that neither AC Milan nor Juventus finished inside the top four during the previous 2025/2026 Serie A season.
How did Ruben Amorim respond to the remarks?
As reported by Milannews, Amorim dismissed the comments entirely, stating that his focus remains strictly on winning matches and helping AC Milan improve rather than reacting to rival managers.
What are AC Milan’s domestic statistics over the past two decades?
According to Ruben Amorim’s statements in Milannews, AC Milan has captured zero Coppa Italia titles and only two Scudetto championships over the last 20 years, despite holding seven historical Champions League trophies.
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