Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Amorim explains Modric bench decision for Milan debut
New Milan boss Ruben Amorim reveals why Luka Modric starts on the bench in his first Serie A match.
Ruben Amorim
coach
Match
Torino vs Milan
Coach
Ruben Amorim
Player
Luka Modric
Reason
Not fit for 90 minutes
What happened. Ruben Amorim left Luka Modric on the bench for his first Serie A match in charge of Milan, citing the veteran's lack of fitness for a full game.
- Yunus Musah starts instead of Modric.
- Amorim says Modric's experience will be useful late on.
- Amorim feels enthusiasm and responsibility ahead of debut.
“I know he doesn’t have 90 minutes in his legs.”
— Ruben Amorim
Amorim aims for possession control for full 90 minutes, per Pavlovic.
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