After Sunday's emphatic victory over Lecce, Amorim has now reached a remarkable milestone in Milan's history, although the significance of his opening run only becomes clear when it is compared with some of the club's most famous managerial starts.

With the club reportedly setting a strict deadline for his contract renewal, the American superstar is about to learn his fate very soon.

Yet, amid the triumph of his club resurgence, a lingering shadow remains over his international legacy: When did the American talisman last find the back of the net for the United States?

The American’s return to the starting lineup is one of the biggest talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash, with Ruben Amorim looking for the right formula after a disappointing European night.

The American remains a key part of the Rossoneri project, but negotiations over a new deal could have major implications for where he sits within Milan’s wage structure.

Christian Pulisic has endured a difficult stretch since returning from the World Cup, but the latest developments at Milan could offer him an important opportunity to change the mood around his season.

Milan's 2-0 loss to Benfica at San Siro exposed several problems in Amorim's side, but the aftermath could also bring an important change for Pulisic as the Portuguese manager looks for players who can execute his ideas more naturally.

The Rossoneri looked completely out of the contest during a one-sided first half, but a dramatic second-half turnaround earned them a 2-2 draw and kept their unbeaten Serie A record intact.

Franco Mastantuono produced a sensational performance for Fiorentina against Venezia on Friday, creating a new piece of history that had remained untouched for almost two decades.

The USMNT winger has been waiting patiently for his first competitive minutes under Ruben Amorim, but there is still something standing between him and a return to the starting XI.

The USMNT forward has watched all three Serie A matches from the bench, creating plenty of questions about his role after previously establishing himself as one of the club’s most important attacking players.

The American winger remains highly valued at boardroom level, but his current situation on the pitch has created an unexpected layer of uncertainty.

The American winger entered the new season hoping to put a difficult World Cup and injury spell behind him, but his wait for competitive minutes and a goal has continued far longer than anyone expected.

Serie A clubs experienced heavy activity during the summer transfer window, with AC Milan and Juventus leading all Italian teams in total spending. Here are the most significant moves from across the league.

The latest projections have Milan at the front of a remarkably tight group of contenders, although several unexpected names are already being tipped to challenge the Italian giant.