Overview

• The first-round tie kicks off Sunday at San Siro at 20.15 UK time and will be settled by penalties if the score is level after 90 minutes.
• Allegri has declared the Coppa Italia one of Milan’s three season targets and maintained the goal of a top-four Serie A finish.
• His return to Milan after 11 years is tempered by a Coppa Italia touchline ban carried over from his Juventus tenure.
• The coach urged his players to respect Bari’s organisation and strong pre-season record to avoid an upset.
• Sporting director Igli Tare’s summer signings have integrated smoothly, and Allegri has commended the squad’s new dynamic.