AC Milan are looking to bounce back after a disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four. The club has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada, and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad due to injury, rather than transfer business. This could create a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack, as Christian Pulisic is not yet back to full match fitness.
The probable line-up for AC Milan's opening match features Goncalo Ramos leading the attack, Mario Gila at centre-back, and Luka Modric and Yunus Musah in midfield. Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, and Santiago Gimenez have not been given squad numbers for the 2026-27 season and will not be involved in the match.
The match will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, online through HBO Max, and through DAZN.