AC Milan's decision to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new head coach has divided opinion among fans and pundits alike. Amorim, who has previously managed Sporting CP, brings a highly successful track record to the San Siro, having won five major trophies during his tenure from 2020 to 2024. His aggressive positional structure and high pressing approach have been well-noted, but also come with potential vulnerabilities.

Amorim's system, often deploying a 5-2-3 shape, relies heavily on wing-backs to cover large distances both offensively and defensively. However, this can leave significant space between the outside centre-backs and the wing-backs, creating an inviting channel for opponents to attack immediately in transition. This risk was evident during his brief stint at Manchester United, where a single misplaced pass could quickly turn a controlled attack into a dangerous defensive situation.

Despite these potential weaknesses, Amorim's approach has been praised for its ability to dominate possession and progress the ball effectively. His high pressing structure, which aggressively jumps to press the opposition build-up, can sometimes be vulnerable if the opposition manage to bypass the initial pressure with a quick pass or intelligent movement.

AC Milan fans will be eager to see how Amorim adapts his tactics to suit his new team and the Serie A landscape.