This represents a reunion for Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January. The Portuguese manager has been under pressure at AC Milan, with the team experiencing a troubled pre-season, including a 1-1 draw with Inter and a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Amorim has decided to cut certain players from his squad and put them on the market, including Christopher Nkunku, Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, and injured Santiago Gimenez.
AC Milan will be without several key players, including injured Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, and Matteo Gabbia, as well as Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, who are still on vacation after the World Cup with France. In contrast, Manchester United are missing Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, and Tom Heaton. AC Milan's attack will be led by massive new signing Goncalo Ramos, who will be supported by Ruben Loftus-Cheek and 19-year-old Alphadjo Cissè.
The match will be an interesting test for both teams, with Amorim looking to prove himself against his former club. The result of the match will not have any direct sporting consequences, but it will be an important indicator of the teams' preparations for the upcoming season.