What Happened
AC Milan head to Turin on Sunday evening to kick off their 2026-27 Serie A campaign against Torino. However, they will do so without star forward Rafael Leao.
New head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed that Leao is absent due to injury, dismissing speculation linking the forward to an imminent transfer. The match marks a critical turning point for the Rossoneri as they attempt to rebound from a collapse at the end of last season that saw them finish outside the top four.
The Ruben Amorim Era Begins
Amorim's arrival brings a sweeping overhaul following the departure of Massimiliano Allegri and the senior management team. The new coach is wasting no time reshaping the squad to fit his tactical vision.
Club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is set to spearhead the attack, while Mario Gila slots into central defense. In midfield, veteran Luka Modric is expected to start alongside Yunus Musah, who returns to the fold following a loan spell at Atalanta.
With Christian Pulisic still lacking full match fitness and Leao sidelined, 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse could be handed a surprise starting role in the forward line.
Major Exclusions Highlight Squad Overhaul
Amorim's ruthless approach is further evidenced by several high-profile omissions. Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, and Santiago Gimenez have not been issued squad numbers for the new season.
The club has made it clear these players do not feature in Amorim's long-term plans, signaling a complete cultural and structural reset at San Siro.
Match Details and How to Watch
- Date & Time: Sunday at 19.45 BST
- UK Viewers: Available live on TNT Sports 1, online via HBO Max, and DAZN.
- US Viewers: Streaming live on Paramount+.
Projected Lineups:
- Torino (3-4-2-1): Mascardi; Coco, Ismajli, Comuzzo; Pedersen, Fitz-Jim, Gineitis, Cacciamani; Vlasic, Casadei; Simeone.
- Milan (3-4-2-1): Maignan; Gila, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Musah, Estupinan; Loftus-Cheek, Cisse; Ramos.
