Max Allegri reveals that Christian Pulisic ‘was not in good shape’, but it is transmitted in shape to start against Napoli with Rafael Leao at the bank after six weeks.
It begins in San Siro at 19.45 time from the United Kingdom (18.45 GMT).
The Rossoneri are in a remarkable series of results, winning four in a row between series A and Coppa Italia, scoring nine goals and granting zero.
Rafael Leao returns for a place in the bank for the first time since Coppa Italy won on Bari on August 17, which means that only Ardon Jashari is still out of action.
Milan, Italy-September 23: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates after scoring to give the team a 3-0 advantage during the Coppa Italia Freciassa party between Milan and Lecce of the United States at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
“Pulisic was not in good shape, but it was fine in this morning’s warm -up, so it will begin,” Allegri told Dazn Italy.
The improvements in the defensive registry could also be due to the introduction of veterans such as Adrien Rabiot and Luka Modric in the center of the field, which can create a stronger filter.
“We have strong players in the midfield, but also in defense and attack. It is early, this is a very important test for us, see how we will play the match against a Napoli team that won the scudetto last season.”
Milan, Italy – August 23: The coach of AC Milan, Massimiliano Allegri, observes during the series A between AC Milan and the United States Chronicle at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo of Marco Luzani/Getty images)
Santiago Giménez seems to be finding his form after a difficult beginning, while Christopher Nkunku obtained his first goals in the Italian Coppa in the middle of the week against Lecce.
“When the strikers score goals, they gain confidence. Giménez had many opportunities, he broke and works very hard to help the team,” Allegri added.
“It is a great night of sport in this wonderful stadium, which will be filled, so we hope to bring home a good result.”