AC Milan are ready to return to the pitch for the third round of Serie A Enilive 2025/26. Tomorrow at 20:45 at San Siro, the Rossoneri will host Bologna in what is the first real big match of the season. Both teams sit on three points, with one defeat in the opener and one victory in the second matchday. This will be their first meeting since last May’s Coppa Italia final.
The most significant absence once again is Rafael Leao. According to Allegri, if all goes well, he will return in the Coppa Italia against Lecce. Another long-term absentee, Ardon Jashari, will also be unavailable. Beyond that, the ex Juventus coach will have the rest of the squad at his disposal, including the newest arrivals Nkunku, Rabiot, and Odogu, though they are not expected to start. In front of Maignan, there should be one change in the back three, with Koni De Winter likely making his debut in place of Pavlovic, alongside Tomori and Gabbia. On the wings, no changes: Saelemaekers and Estupiñán will feature, with Modric, Loftus-Cheek, and Fofana in midfield. Up front, the expected pairing is Pulisic and Gimenez.
The main doubt concerns the American, who was the last to return from international duty. He may be used as an impact substitute. In that case, Loftus-Cheek would move up as a second striker and Rabiot would slot in as a mezzala.
Probable Milan (3-5-2):
Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Fofana; Estupinan; Pulisic, Gimenez.
Source: Milannews.it
