Milan have moved quickly from European duty back into the rhythm of the Serie A season, returning to Milanello the day after their Europa League meeting with Benfica. Those involved in that match completed recovery work, while the wider focus now turns to Lecce’s visit to San Siro on Sunday evening.
The fixture offers Milan a chance to reset after Europe and to bring greater certainty to a side still seeking its best balance. The selection is expected to include several changes, with Luka Modric set to return from the opening whistle.
Quick facts
- Milan resumed training at Milanello following the Benfica match.
- Players used in the Europa League were assigned recovery sessions.
- Lecce will face Milan at San Siro on Sunday night.
- Luka Modric is expected to start in midfield.
- Mario Gila is in line to return to the defensive unit.
- Christian Pulisic is still awaiting his first league start of the season.
Modric could be joined in midfield by either Jashari or Yunus Musah. At the back, Mario Gila is expected to complete a three-man defensive line alongside De Winter and Pavlovic.
The wider positions remain less settled. Diego Moreira is a likely starter after being left out of the initial Benfica line-up because personal reasons had caused him to miss two training sessions.
The Belgian can operate on the left, which would leave Samuel Chukwueze or Alexis Saelemaekers to occupy the right flank. Another possibility would see Moreira used on the opposite side, with Estupinan brought in on the left.
Further forward, Adrien Rabiot may play behind the striker alongside Pulisic. The American is pushing for that first start of the campaign, while Milan continue to assess the most suitable arrangement around him.
Gonçalo Ramos is expected to lead the attack unless there is a late surprise. The forward will approach the Lecce match looking to end a difficult spell and give Milan a more decisive presence in a Sunday night league test.
