Amorim: Loftus-Cheek Must Be Involved for 90 Minutes

Ruben Amorim has publicly challenged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to deliver for the full match, while also shifting Adrien Rabiot into a deeper role against Lazio.

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What happened. Ruben Amorim explained his criticism of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and his decision to move Adrien Rabiot into a deeper midfield role against Lazio. Amorim said he is honest with players and that Loftus-Cheek has everything but needs to be involved for the full 90 minutes.

• Amorim: 'I like to be honest with my players, Loftus-Cheek has everything.'
• Rabiot moved deeper alongside Modric, with Loftus-Cheek and Cisse supporting Goncalo Ramos.
• Chukwueze and Estupinan start; Musah and Moreira drop to the bench after Juventus draw.

“I like to be honest with my players, Loftus-Cheek has everything.”

— Ruben Amorim

Milan face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico as Amorim seeks more aggression and presence between the lines.

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