Tacchinardi Sees Major Potential in Amorim’s AC Milan but Warns About Squad Depth
Former Juventus midfielder and Mediaset pundit Alessio Tacchinardi believes AC Milan have one of the most promising starting elevens in Serie A, but has questioned whether Ruben Amorim’s side have enough depth to compete across multiple competitions. His assessment followed Milan’s 2-1 away victory over Genoa, a result that offered encouragement while also highlighting some of the challenges facing the team.
Milan secured all three points in a difficult fixture, with Christian Pulisic scoring after Gonçalo Ramos supplied an impressive assist. Ramos did not find the net himself, prompting Tacchinardi to revisit a familiar concern: the striker’s work rate is evident, but his goal return remains limited. For the pundit, however, the wider story is the balance between Milan’s first-choice team and the options available behind it.
A strong starting eleven gives Milan room to grow
Tacchinardi described Milan’s best lineup as one of the most intriguing in the Italian top flight. The former midfielder sees a side with considerable potential, particularly because Amorim is still working to shape the team and bring out more from its leading players. That combination of quality and room for improvement could make Milan a serious contender as the season develops.
His view is not simply based on the result against Genoa. Winning away from home in Serie A can be demanding, especially against an opponent Tacchinardi considers to be performing well. Milan had to manage a competitive match rather than rely on an easy route to victory, and the 2-1 scoreline underlined the value of taking chances and staying composed under pressure.
The result also gives Amorim useful material to build on. A successful away performance can strengthen confidence, while the connection between Ramos and Pulisic offered a positive sign of attacking coordination. Even when a forward does not score, contributing to a decisive goal can demonstrate how he fits into the team’s wider attacking patterns.
Ramos’ contribution goes beyond goals
Ramos’ performance presents a familiar debate for supporters: how should a striker be judged when his scoring record is not matching expectations? Tacchinardi acknowledged that the forward works hard, but pointed to his lack of goals as a concern. In a team with ambitions in both domestic and European football, reliable finishing from the centre-forward position can be crucial.
At the same time, Ramos’ assist for Pulisic showed another part of his game. Strikers can influence matches by holding up possession, creating space, pressing defenders and linking with runners arriving from deeper positions. Those contributions may not always appear in the goals column, but they can help teammates find better opportunities.
The challenge for Ramos is to combine that industry with greater consistency in front of goal. If he can turn his movement and work rate into more decisive finishing, Milan would gain another important attacking threat. Until then, his performances are likely to be assessed through both his overall contribution and the goals he is expected to provide.
Squad depth could shape Milan’s season
Tacchinardi’s strongest warning concerned Milan’s substitutes. While he sees quality in the starting eleven, he does not believe the squad’s second-string players are currently at the same level. That gap could become significant if injuries, suspensions or a demanding schedule force Amorim to rotate regularly.
Competing in one tournament requires consistency; competing in two or more places an even greater physical and tactical burden on a squad. A manager needs alternatives who can step in without causing a sharp drop in performance. If Milan’s replacements cannot maintain the intensity or quality of the first-choice players, the team may struggle to sustain its level across a long campaign.
Rotation is particularly important during congested periods, when league matches arrive alongside cup or continental fixtures. Players need recovery time, and coaches must be able to rest key figures without weakening the team too much. Squad depth also gives a manager more tactical flexibility, allowing adjustments to opponents and match situations rather than relying on the same core group every week.
That is why Tacchinardi’s comments draw a distinction between Milan’s potential and their capacity to deliver consistently. The first eleven may be capable of challenging strong opponents, but a successful season depends on more than the best available lineup. The quality of the bench, the development of younger players and the ability to manage fatigue can all influence the final standings.
Amorim’s challenge: turn promise into consistency
Amorim’s task is to make Milan’s strongest players function as a cohesive unit while also improving the depth around them. Tacchinardi suggested that a team cannot be transformed completely in only three days, a reminder that tactical progress takes time. Players must learn their roles, build relationships and adapt to the demands of the manager’s approach.
The victory over Genoa can therefore be viewed as a useful step rather than a final verdict. It demonstrated that Milan can earn a result in a challenging away fixture, but it did not remove questions about the squad’s resilience or Ramos’ finishing. Those issues are likely to remain part of the discussion as the season progresses.
For supporters looking ahead, the key question is whether Milan can maintain the level shown by their starting eleven when changes are required. If Amorim can develop dependable alternatives and help Ramos become more productive, the team’s ceiling could rise considerably. If not, the demands of competing on multiple fronts may expose the limitations Tacchinardi identified.
What the Genoa result means for Milan’s outlook
The 2-1 win gives Milan momentum and reinforces the belief that their first-choice side has the quality to compete in Serie A. Pulisic’s goal, created by Ramos, also offered a reminder that attacking influence can come from combinations as well as individual finishing. Yet Tacchinardi’s assessment is a measured one: potential is not the same as sustained achievement.
Any prediction about Milan’s season must account for both sides of that equation. The starting lineup gives Amorim a strong foundation, but squad depth and consistent goals from the forward line could determine how far the club goes. For now, the Genoa victory is encouraging evidence of Milan’s promise—and a timely reminder that turning promise into a successful campaign will require more than a talented first eleven.
