The AC Milan fans are awaiting, with much stress, the end of the Serie A season. In fact, after the very positive start of the campaign under Massimiliano Allegri, the Rossoneri team started to lose points, especially starting February. Now, two matches remain (an away trip to the Gianluigi Ferraris stadium to face Genoa) and the final matchday against Cagliari. A win in these two matches is a must in order achieve qualification to Champions League football.
After the end of the season, with the Rossoneri hopefully returning to the elite European competition, many fans will also be waiting for the 2026 World Cup competition which will take place in Mexico, USA, and Canada. The reason is that there are quite a few players who may make headlines and advance to final stages.
Now, so many people like to read the race from more than one angle, not just the table, but team news, form, and outside previews as well. It is the same instinct that leads people to check resources like footballtipshub.com before making up their minds on where the title race might be heading.
Looking at the AC Milan current squad, here are some players to keep an eye on in the summer:
Christian Pulisic - USA:
For American fans, in fact, the eyes will turn to the USMNT star and hero: Christian Pulisic. For them, no player there carries more visibility and also responsibility than ‘Captain America’, as the Rossoneri supporters like to call him.
It is true that the second half of the season has not been kind to Milan and also Pulisic in particular who is yet to score a Serie A goal in the 2026 year, but with the right preparation and mental motivation, he will be key in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.
So far this season, the 27-year-old forward, formerly of Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, made 32 appearances with 10 goals and 3 assists registered to his name between Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Italian Super Cup.
Rafael Leao - Portugal:
Portugal arrive at the World Cup with one of the strongest squads in international football. With the guidance of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and the likes of Vitinha as well as Rafael Leao, they have good chances to reach the final stages of the competition. The Portuguese winger of AC Milan is going through a delicate moment at AC Milan. His flair and ability to turn the match into his team’s favour, however, is not in doubt.
One moment could be enough for him to make a key dribble and make that much-needed assist to his teammate in order to seal a victory. This season, he made 30 appearances in Rossoneri colours, while scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists to his teammates (like Pulisic).
Luka Modric - Croatia:
Luka Modrić, whose presence alone adds historic weight to Milan’s squad, has been a fan-favourite for the supporters. His contribution to the Croatia national team is not in question. Right now, the former Real Madrid star and Ballon d’Or winner is currently working hard at Milanello in order to be fit for the final Serie A matchday against Cagliari. His dedication has been inspiring for his Milan teammates and his experience will also be a great asset to his national team as they face important opponents in the World Cup group stage: England, Panama, and Ghana.
What about AC Milan's goalkeeper Mike Maignan:
Defensively, Milan’s strongest World Cup representative may be Mike Maignan. France possess incredible depth in every area of the pitch, but Maignan has firmly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. His reflexes, command of the penalty area, and composure with the ball at his feet make him perfectly suited for modern football. Head coach Didier Deschamps will rely on his 30-year-old shotstopper to keep a few clean sheets and, why not, reach the final to try to win the famous old trophy.
Conclusion:
Together, these four players capture the international identity of modern AC Milan. They come from different football cultures, different countries, and also different generations, yet all are expected to play major roles at the biggest sporting event in the world.
