A 3-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro has given AC Milan genuine reason for optimism after a turbulent week, though the club's season remains a work in progress under Ruben Amorim. Christian Pulisic was the standout figure, starting as a first-team regular for the first time this season and ending a 266-day scoring drought before Adrien Rabiot and substitute Diego Moreira completed the rout. For the first time, Amorim's tactical principles showed clearly on the pitch, with Milan controlling possession and looking fluid going forward.

The win arrived four days after a chastening 2-0 home defeat to Benfica in the Europa League opener, a result that intensified scrutiny of Amorim's management. Questions had mounted over his team selections, his handling of fringe players like Francesco Camarda and Matteo Gabbia, and the slow development of summer signings Ardon Jashari and Omari Hutchinson. Antonio Conte's presence in the San Siro stands during the Benfica defeat had fuelled speculation about a managerial change, though no concrete moves followed.

After the Lecce win, Amorim acknowledged his squad had been too rigid in earlier matches and credited greater positional freedom for the improved display. Milan sit fifth in Serie A with 11 points from five games. Their next test comes at Sassuolo on October 11, a fixture that carries extra weight given Juventus were beaten there just weeks ago.