Luka Modric is back in the starting lineup for AC Milan's Serie A match against Venezia, his first club start since April. Modric steps in for Ardon Jashari, while Davide Bartesaghi is preferred to Pervis Estupinan. Coach Ruben Amorim makes two changes for his debut at the iconic Stadio Meazza.
Modric's return to the starting lineup comes after Milan's hard-fought 2-1 victory away to Torino, where Adrien Rabiot came off the bench to provide an assist for Alphadjo Cisse and score the second goal himself. Rafael Leao, Samuele Ricci, Santiago Gimenez, Youssouf Fofana, Fikayo Tomori, and Warren Bondo are all left out pending transfers.
Rafael Leao will be present today to salute the fans ahead of his transfer to Galatasaray. Venezia already face an uphill struggle for survival after losing their opening game 2-0 at home to Lecce. The match kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).