Conceicao, who was in charge of Milan for the second half of the 2024-25 season, reflected on his tenure, stating that things 'didn't go well, but...'. His spell at the club began with a Supercoppa Italiana victory within his first two matches in charge, but ultimately ended with an eighth-place finish in Serie A, failing to secure qualification to any European competition for 2025-26.
The Portuguese coach believes that the head coach has not been 'the problem' at Milan over the last few years, citing the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri and the entire management team after the 2025-26 season. Conceicao also pointed out that Allegri's campaign ended in disappointment, despite the lack of European commitments and the team's second-place finish for large spells of the season.
Conceicao's comments come as a warning to Amorim, who will face immense pressure at the San Siro. The former Rossoneri and Porto head coach stated that 'people think they should be winning the league and Champions League every year', adding that the atmosphere at the club is 'a lot of pressure'. Conceicao also acknowledged that he takes his fair share of the blame for the team's poor performance during his time in charge.
Conceicao's words serve as a reminder of the high expectations at AC Milan, and the challenges that Amorim will face in his new role.