Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants.

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 feel that the group is really together,” Amorim told reporters in Perth.