A chaotic night in Dorset has left AC Milan with serious questions to answer. The Rossoneri lost 2-0 to Bournemouth in the third matchday of the Europa League, a result made worse by the first-half dismissal of goalkeeper Mike Maignan and two penalties conceded before the break. It was the kind of performance that strips away the confidence built during a promising run of results, and Ruben Amorim faces a difficult week ahead.

The defeat landed at the worst possible moment. Milan had arrived in England with genuine momentum, having beaten Atalanta 3-2 in Serie A and thrashed Salzburg 4-0 in Europe. Fourth in Serie A with 15 points from seven games, the Rossoneri looked to be finding their feet under Amorim. That progress now feels fragile.

Injuries are compounding the pressure. Gonçalo Ramos, the 74-million-euro striker who has started almost every game this season, was ruled out of the Bournemouth trip with a calf problem. His scan results offered some relief, raising hopes he could return for the Derby della Madonnina against Inter on November 1. Samuel Chukwueze is a more serious concern, with a hip injury that could keep him sidelined for several months. Francesco Camarda and Cisse were asked to fill the attacking void, with Cisse starting at Vitality Stadium.

Off the pitch, Milan are closing in on Markus Krösche as their new Head of Football, with the former Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director having left the German club and expected to join the Rossoneri.