Milan and Atalanta have unveiled their official starting line-ups for today’s highly anticipated Serie A clash at San Siro. Both teams enter the fixture looking to carry momentum from recent European successes into their domestic campaign.
Team News and Confirmed Line-ups
For Milan, coach Stefano Pioli has named a strong attacking line-up featuring Goncalo Ramos, Christian Pulisic, and veteran midfielder Luka Modric. The full starting XI sees Mike Maignan in goal, protected by a defence of Mario Gila, De Winter, and Pavlovic. The midfield includes Samuel Chukwueze, Yunus Musah, Modric, and Diego Moreira, with Rabiot and Pulisic supporting Ramos upfront.
Milan Starting XI: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Musah, Modric, Moreira; Rabiot, Pulisic; Goncalo Ramos.
Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, will counter with Charles De Ketelaere and Jonathan Rowe leading their attack. Juan Musso starts in goal, with a defensive line of Raoul Bellanova, Kristensen, Kolasinac, and Bernasconi. Pasalic and Ederson anchor the midfield, while De Ketelaere, Samardzic, and Rowe provide creative support for striker Nikola Krstovic.
Atalanta Starting XI: Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Kristensen, Kolasinac, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Ederson; De Ketelaere, Samardzic, Rowe; Krstovic.
Recent Form and Key Absences
Milan arrive at this Serie A fixture on the back of a dominant 4-0 victory over RB Salzburg in the Europa League. However, they will be without teenage sensation Alphadjo Cisse, who is rested, and long-term absentees Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Saelemaekers.
Atalanta also enjoyed a morale-boosting 3-1 win against Pafos in the Conference League. Despite this, they face several key absences for the San Siro trip. Midfielder Eljif Elmas is suspended, while Giacomo Raspadori picked up a muscular injury midweek. He joins Franck Kessie, Giorgio Scalvini, Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, and Kamaldeen Sulemana on the treatment table. Defender Raoul Bellanova, however, has shaken off a knock and is fit to start.
De Ketelaere’s Return to San Siro
The match holds particular significance for Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere, who returns to face his former club. The Belgian forward had a challenging spell at Milan before revitalising his career in Bergamo, making this encounter a special one for him.
Both teams will be eager to secure three points in what promises to be a compelling Serie A contest.