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Amorim Evokes Spirit of Baresi as He Bids Revive AC Milan Fortunes
Amorim says Luka Modric will feature as Milan chase a top-four Serie A finish and honor Franco Baresi in the club's first match since his death.
- On Wednesday, AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim faces bitter rivals Inter Milan in Perth, Western Australia, marking his first competitive match since departing Manchester United in January.
- Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honor the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, pledging to "continue the legacy of Franco" as he revives the ailing Italian giants.
- Veteran midfielder Luka Modric, 41, will play against Inter after signing a one-year contract extension; Amorim said, "We did a lot to get him back at least for one more year."
- The derby is part of the week-long "Calcio Italiano" festival in Perth, where Inter plays Juventus on Saturday while AC Milan travels to Jakarta for Chelsea; Juventus faces Palermo on August 11.
- Amorim targets a top-four Serie A finish after AC Milan missed the Champions League last season, telling reporters, "The important thing is to continue with this spirit when things become difficult.
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Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes
Portuguese Amorim has returned to coaching after being sacked in January by Manchester United and faces a Milan derby against bitter rivals Inter in the Western Australia city of Perth on Wednesday. Amorim's reign began with a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Celtic in Glasgow last month. The 41-year-old's immediate target will be a top-four finish in Serie A after AC Milan missed out on the Champions League on the final day of last season. "I f…
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