AC Milan lose 4-2 to Bologna as Amorim points to fatigue

AC Milan lost 4-2 to Bologna at San Siro on 28 October 2026 after taking a 2-1 half-time lead, with Bologna scoring three times after the break. Manager Ruben Amorim said a lack of energy contributed to Milan’s defeat ahead of Saturday’s home derby against Inter.

Samuel Mbangula scored a hat-trick for Bologna, while Alphadjo Cisse scored both Milan goals, CBS Sports reported. A Davide Bartesaghi own goal brought Bologna level in the second half before Mbangula completed his hat-trick. The defeat was Milan’s first in the league this season, according to GOAL.com’s report republished by Yahoo Sports.

How Bologna overturned Milan’s lead

Amorim told DAZN that he had sensed a lack of energy and clarity even while Milan were leading, according to GOAL.com’s report. He said some of the mistakes were linked to tiredness rather than technique. That was his assessment of the performance, rather than a measured finding about the players’ physical condition.

Amorim’s explanation before the Inter derby

The manager also pointed to the number of matches and unavailable players. Limited opportunities to rotate made it difficult for Milan to keep pressing and playing as he wanted, Amorim told DAZN, according to CBS Sports. He said a coach who had been in charge for two months could not expect a team to sustain a different style for a full 90 minutes.

Amorim said injuries were no excuse for the result, according to GOAL.com. His concern was Milan’s inability to maintain its level throughout the match: he said the team had not looked comfortable from the start, including during the first half when it moved ahead.

The loss came with Milan seven points behind Serie A leaders Inter and Lazio, CBS Sports reported. Inter are due at San Siro on Saturday for the Milan derby. Asked about that match, Amorim said Milan would try to win and that he expected the team to improve; he said preparations would include deciding who could play.