Overview

• Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 at San Siro, with live coverage on Italia 1 and streaming on Mediaset Infinity.
• Head coach Massimiliano Allegri is suspended for one match, with Landucci reported to take his place on the bench.
• Rafa Leão is unavailable for this tie, and his status for the upcoming Napoli match will be evaluated later this week.
• Milan plan changes including Mike Maignan’s return in goal, Samuele Ricci in midfield in place of Luka Modrić, and Christopher Nkunku a candidate to start.
• The second‑round tie is single‑elimination with no extra time, the winner faces Lazio next, and bookmakers rate Milan clear favorites.