Overview

• Rafael Leao returns from a calf elongation and will be available off the bench, with Allegri cautioning that he has limited autonomy after more than a month out.
• Allegri framed the match as worth “only three points,” labeled Napoli the title favorite, and said attacking choices remain open with Nkunku, Pulisic and Gimenez in contention.
• Antonio Conte confirmed that Rrahmani and Buongiorno are out and hinted at other issues to be clarified on matchday, pushing Napoli to adjust at center-back.
• Milan consider the squad essentially complete with Leao back, with Jashari still in rehabilitation from a fractured fibula.
• Gigi Buffon predicted a balanced contest with few goals, praising the organization and solidity of both teams.