The first official whistle of the new season is upon Milan, and with it comes an unusual reality. Instead of easing into their campaign through Serie A, the Rossoneri are forced to begin with the&nbsp;Coppa Italia preliminary round, a stark reminder of the price they paid for their underwhelming&nbsp;eighth-place finish last season. At the San Siro, Bari awaits — a club <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/ac-milan/">Milan</a> hasn’t faced in over&nbsp;14 years, since their last Serie A encounter in March 2011.



The question that lingers, however, is not only whether the Rossoneri players can assert their dominance early but also one of intrigue:&nbsp;Will <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/santiago-gimenez/">Santiago Gimenez</a> start in this crucial tie?



The 2025-26 season kicks off under&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/massimiliano-allegri/">Massimiliano Allegri</a>’s second reign&nbsp;at the club, and the coach has already stressed the importance of restoring the club’s prestige. A Coppa Italia preliminary round is far from glamorous, yet it serves as a timely warning.



This clash, therefore, is&nbsp;not just a hurdle but a statement. The message is clear: Allegri’s players must win, both to advance and to prove their ambitions are back on track. Should they succeed, Lecce awaits in the next round at the end of September, where a spot in the last 16 will be at stake.



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<h2>Allegri’s formation dilemma</h2>



For Allegri, though, the issue is not so much about Bari’s threat as it is about balancing his squad. The&nbsp;pre-season offered some positives, but the tactical direction for the campaign remains under debate.



According to&nbsp;Il Corriere dello Sport, the 58-year-old is still&nbsp;evaluating formations, oscillating between a&nbsp;4-3-3&nbsp;and a&nbsp;3-5-2&nbsp;setup. His final choice will dictate how Milan approaches the contest — either with width and pace or with a tighter midfield control.



<h2>The attack: Leao, Pulisic… and the Gimenez question</h2>



What seems certain is that&nbsp;Rafael Leao&nbsp;will feature prominently. Alongside him,&nbsp;Christian Pulisic, who was recently a doubt due to an ankle knock, looks set to start. That leaves the question everyone is asking: what about Santiago Gimenez?



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true">📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/Gazzetta_it?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gazzetta_it</a>: Probable XI v Bari <a href="https://t.co/SHlUSjZzwA">pic.twitter.com/SHlUSjZzwA</a>— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) <a href="https://twitter.com/MilanPosts/status/1955892065025294377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a></blockquote></div>




The Mexican striker, one of Milan’s headline January additions, is expected to be&nbsp;on the bench. While his arrival has raised expectations, Allegri appears to favor starting with a familiar attacking duo before unleashing Gimenez if needed, reports&nbsp;Gazzetta dello Sport. This suggests that for now, Gimenez’s role will be that of an&nbsp;impact substitute, a player to shift the dynamic should the contest remain in the balance.

Santiago Gimenez’s selection dilemma: Will Massimiliano Allegri trust him to start Milan’s Coppa Italia game against Bari?

Santiago Gimenez's selection dilemma: Will Massimiliano Allegri trust him to start Milan's Coppa Italia game against Bari? - World Soccer Talk

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The San Siro will host an intriguing Coppa Italia clash on Sunday as Milan begins its campaign with a first-round tie against Bari. For many supporters, however, the real question is not about the opposition but rather about one man:&nbsp;Will <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/luka-modric/">Luka Modric</a> make his Coppa Italia debut for Milan against Bari?



The Croatian icon, who joined the Rossoneri in one of the most remarkable transfers of the summer, has yet to be fully integrated into <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/massimiliano-allegri/">Massimiliano Allegri</a>’s plans. While fans are eager to see him in competitive action, doubts remain over whether Sunday’s game is the right moment for his grand introduction.



Following a chaotic 2024-25 season, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/ac-milan/">Milan</a> was left searching for stability. The Rossoneri finished only&nbsp;eighth in Serie A, cycled through two Portuguese coaches—Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceicao—and fell short in Europe, being eliminated from the Champions League by Feyenoord. To make matters worse, they lost the Coppa Italia final to Bologna despite winning the&nbsp;Italian Super Cup&nbsp;in January.



That combination of disappointment and underachievement led to sweeping changes.&nbsp;Massimiliano Allegri returned to the dugout, tasked with restoring order and direction to the seven-time European champions. Alongside him came one of the greatest midfielders of his generation:&nbsp;Luka Modric, who swapped the white of Real Madrid for the red and black of Milan.



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<h2>Will Modric feature in the game?</h2>



And now, the mystery many fans have been waiting to be answered:&nbsp;Will Luka Modric feature against Bari? According to&nbsp;Tuttosport, Allegri is weighing his options carefully.&nbsp;“One of the key questions that Massimiliano Allegri must come up with an answer to is where to play Luka Modric,”&nbsp;the outlet reported.



At nearly&nbsp;40 years of age, the Croatian star is still performing at an elite level, but his condition must be managed. Allegri has reportedly decided to deploy him as a&nbsp;regista, the deep-lying playmaker role, rather than as a box-to-box midfielder. This would allow him to dictate the rhythm of the game while conserving his energy.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true">📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/Gazzetta_it?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gazzetta_it</a>: Probable XI v Bari <a href="https://t.co/SHlUSjZzwA">pic.twitter.com/SHlUSjZzwA</a>— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) <a href="https://twitter.com/MilanPosts/status/1955892065025294377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a></blockquote></div>




However, the coach may opt to rest him against Bari in favor of players who are fitter and more integrated at this stage of the season.&nbsp;Samuele Ricci, Youssouf Fofana, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek&nbsp;are all expected to start, leaving the two summer signings Modric and Ardon Jashari as potential substitutes.

All eyes on Luka Modric: Will Milan star make Coppa Italia debut vs. Bari?

All eyes on Luka Modric: Will Milan star make Coppa Italia debut vs. Bari? - World Soccer Talk

The&nbsp;2025-26 season&nbsp;is about to begin for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/christian-pulisic/">Christian Pulisic</a> and Milan officially, and the mood at San Siro could not be more electric. On Sunday evening, the Rossoneri will take on Bari in the Coppa Italia preliminaries—a stage the club is not used to playing, but one it must clear after finishing last season in&nbsp;eighth place&nbsp;in Serie A. For Massimiliano Allegri, who has returned to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/ac-milan/">Milan</a> dugout after more than a decade, this will be his first competitive fixture back at the helm. Yet he will not be on the touchline: the manager is&nbsp;suspended&nbsp;and will be watching from the stands.



Even so, the buzz is undeniable, with over&nbsp;53,000 tickets already sold&nbsp;for the clash. Remarkably, this surge came despite the game not being part of the club’s season ticket package. But the question every fan is still whispering about is simple:&nbsp;Will Christian Pulisic play for the Rossoneri against Bari in the Coppa Italia?



The stadium atmosphere is already being compared to a league or European night. According to&nbsp;La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan even had to open extra seating to cope with the demand, a sign of the excitement surrounding Allegri’s comeback.



This match, however, is about more than the coach. It’s about redemption. Last season’s failures are still raw: a&nbsp;tenth-year low finish in Serie A, coupled with a devastating defeat to Bologna in the&nbsp;Coppa Italia final, left the Rossoneri trophyless and out of European competition for the first time since 2019-20.



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The new-look squad now boasts veterans like&nbsp;Luka Modric&nbsp;alongside rising stars, with the club determined to re-establish itself among Italy’s elite. That journey begins Sunday night—and all eyes are on the American winger who became Milan’s talisman last year.



<h2>Will Pulisic be there?</h2>



Christian Pulisic’s pre-season was cut short in Hong Kong when he suffered an ankle knock during a friendly against Liverpool. He subsequently missed further warm-up matches against Leeds United and Chelsea, fueling speculation about a potential extended absence.



For Milan supporters, the timing of the injury could not have been worse. After all, Pulisic has grown into a&nbsp;cornerstone of the team’s attack, forming a dangerous partnership with Rafael Leao and delivering decisive performances throughout the previous campaign. The fear of starting a high-stakes season without him left many uneasy.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true">📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/Gazzetta_it?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gazzetta_it</a>: Probable XI v Bari <a href="https://t.co/SHlUSjZzwA">pic.twitter.com/SHlUSjZzwA</a>— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) <a href="https://twitter.com/MilanPosts/status/1955892065025294377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a></blockquote></div>




The suspense, however, has finally lifted. As&nbsp;MilanNews&nbsp;reported, and as training ground images confirmed,&nbsp;Christian Pulisic has fully recovered from his ankle injury. He has completed back-to-back sessions with the rest of the squad, signaling that his recent absence was merely precautionary.



In the words of&nbsp;MilanNews:&nbsp;“The Rossoneri were taking no risks with one of their most important attacking pieces, especially for matches with no points on the line.” That caution now appears to have paid off.&nbsp;The Americans star will be available for Milan’s Coppa Italia clash against Bari, and it is expected that he will even&nbsp;start alongside Rafael Leao in attack.

Will Christian Pulisic suit up for Milan in Coppa Italia opener against Bari?

Will Christian Pulisic suit up for Milan in Coppa Italia opener against Bari? - World Soccer Talk

<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/christian-pulisic/">Christian Pulisic</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/santiago-gimenez/">Santiago Gimenez</a>, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/luka-modric/">Luka Modric</a> will all be gearing up for Milan’s return to competitive action this weekend. But the big headline is not just about the players on the pitch. The club’s much-anticipated reunion with Massimiliano Allegri is about to be delayed.



The Italian tactician was expected to lead <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/ac-milan/">Milan</a> for the first time since his return as head coach when the Rossoneri face Bari in the Coppa Italia. However, he will not be on the sidelines at San Siro for his “second debut.” Instead, assistant coach Marco Landucci will take charge from the dugout. Why? That mystery hangs over fans ahead of kickoff. The answer lies in a stormy episode from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/massimiliano-allegri/">Allegri</a>’s recent past — one that will keep him out of action for not just one, but potentially two games.



The Rossoneri bench was supposed to see a familiar face this weekend. After a spell of dominance with Juventus, Allegri was drawn back to the Rossoneri — the club where he won his first Serie A title back in 2011. The romance of the reunion was building, and many fans hoped to see him pacing the technical area at San Siro once more.



But as La Gazzetta dello Sport noted, supporters will have to wait at least another week: “The ceremony for the reunion will not take place this weekend in front of a large San Siro crowd. Instead, they must wait to see the return.”



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<h2>What’s the reason for his absence?</h2>



The reason Allegri will miss the clash with Bari is tied to one of the most infamous outbursts of his managerial career. During the 2024 Coppa Italia final, when Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0, Allegri completely lost his composure on the sidelines.



According to reports, the 58-year-old furiously confronted officials, tore off his jacket and tie, and stormed down the tunnel shouting at referee Gianluca Rocchi. “It was a classic Allegri moment, with a lot of emotion involved and a tie that didn’t make it through the night,” noted Gazzetta.



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The chaos didn’t stop there. Italian outlet Tuttosport even claimed he was involved in a heated altercation with their editor, Guido Vaciago, after being sent off. The fallout was severe: the Sport Judge handed Allegri a two-match ban in the Coppa Italia. He missed his final game with Juventus and will now sit out Milan’s first two matches in the same competition.



For Sunday’s match against Bari, Allegri will be present in the stands but barred from the technical area. His long-time assistant, Marco Landucci, will lead the team from the dugout. The Red and Blacks’ fans had hoped for fireworks in Allegri’s first official match back, but the real “homecoming” will now be delayed until the opening round of Serie A next weekend.

Big blow for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, and Luka Modric: No Massimiliano Allegri on the bench vs. Bari in Coppa Italia – Reason revealed

Big blow for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, and Luka Modric: No Massimiliano Allegri on the bench vs. Bari in Coppa Italia – Reason revealed - World Soccer Talk

<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/christian-pulisic/">Christian Pulisic</a>, Luka Modric, and Santiago Gimenez&nbsp;are all in the conversation ahead of Milan’s first official match of the season, a Coppa Italia clash at San Siro. Serie A may still be a week away, but the Rossoneri’s competitive calendar starts now — and with it comes the first real test of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/massimiliano-allegri/">Massimiliano Allegri</a>’s second stint in charge.



The fixture against Bari arrives a week earlier than most would have wanted. That’s the cost of a disappointing campaign without European action. Last season’s shortcomings mean <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/ac-milan/">Milan</a> must begin their journey from the early rounds of the domestic cup — a stark contrast to last year’s run to the final.



Allegri returned to the San Siro this summer with a clear mandate: fix the issues that derailed the previous season and restore the club’s competitiveness. Pre-season was shortened, with the Italian coach choosing to bring his players back earlier for more intensive work.



According to&nbsp;La Gazzetta dello Sport, the coach has been&nbsp;testing both a 4-3-3 and a three-man defensive setup.&nbsp;“It’s possible he throws in a trump card,”&nbsp;the paper noted, but current signs point towards a&nbsp;3-5-2 system&nbsp;to provide both structure and flexibility.



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<h2>Who’s in and who’s out?</h2>



Fans at San Siro will be eager to see how Allegri lines up, but the coach is keeping his cards close to his chest. While no major absences are expected, some players are still working their way to full match sharpness. Corriere dello Sport&nbsp;reports that&nbsp;a back three of Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic&nbsp;is currently the leading option, with new signings Koni De Winter and Zachary Athekame being eased into competitive action.



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The bigger talking point is in the attack. Will Allegri field&nbsp;Christian Pulisic alongside Rafael Leao, or hand the starting role to&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/santiago-gimenez/">Santiago Gimenez</a>? Pulisic is fit but may be managed carefully after recent fitness concerns, while Gimenez offers a more traditional center-forward option.



In midfield,&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/luka-modric/">Luka Modric</a>&nbsp;is set to start on the bench as he continues to build match fitness, but the Croatian maestro is expected to feature if the situation demands it. The trio of Youssouf Fofana, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Samuele Ricci is under consideration for starting roles, while&nbsp;Alexis Saelemaekers and Pervis Estupinan&nbsp;could provide width.

Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, Luka Modric: Who is expected to start as Milan seeks to progress in Coppa Italia?

Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, Luka Modric: Who is expected to start as Milan seeks to progress in Coppa Italia? - World Soccer Talk

Will <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/christian-pulisic/">Christian Pulisic</a> be fit to play in Milan’s Coppa Italia clash against Bari and the Serie A opener?&nbsp;That is the question on every Rossoneri fan’s mind ahead of the team’s first competitive game of the 2025-26 season.



While uncertainty surrounds the American forward’s availability, one thing is already certain—San Siro will be buzzing. According to&nbsp;La Gazzetta dello Sport,&nbsp;over 53,000 tickets have been sold&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Coppa Italia round of 32&nbsp;clash on Sunday, a figure that has prompted the club to open extra seating.



The ticket surge is even more remarkable considering the game is&nbsp;not included in the 2025-26 season ticket package, as it is not a Serie A fixture. Yet the Rossoneri faithful are showing up in force, eager to witness&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/massimiliano-allegri/">Massimiliano Allegri</a>’s first home game&nbsp;since his return to the club, even though the coach will be&nbsp;watching from the stands due to suspension.



For <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/milan/">Milan</a>, the match marks the first step in a new chapter following a turbulent campaign.&nbsp;Last season, the Rossoneri finished&nbsp;eighth in Serie A, their worst league position in a decade, despite a summer of marquee signings. A&nbsp;heartbreaking defeat to Bologna in the Coppa Italia final&nbsp;compounded the misery, denying them silverware and leaving them&nbsp;without European action&nbsp;for the first time since 2019-20.



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Now, bolstered by a reshaped squad that includes&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/luka-modric/">Luka Modric</a>&nbsp;and other high-profile additions, the club is targeting a return to the upper echelons of Italian soccer. The home tie against Bari offers a chance to begin that journey with purpose.



<h2>When will Pulisic return?</h2>



With so much riding on the season’s start, the fitness of&nbsp;Christian Pulisic&nbsp;has been a pressing concern for both fans and management. The winger had picked up an&nbsp;ankle injury&nbsp;during a pre-season win over&nbsp;Liverpool in Hong Kong, missing the recent friendlies against&nbsp;Leeds United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea. His absence sparked fears of a lengthy spell on the sidelines.



But the suspense is over—and the news is good. As&nbsp;MilanNews&nbsp;reported, and as confirmed by training ground images,&nbsp;the American has made a full recovery. He has rejoined the main group for back-to-back sessions, indicating that his omission from the weekend fixtures was purely precautionary.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true">🔙🇺🇸 Christian Pulisic has returned to group training. <a href="https://t.co/XWZh2V71IB">pic.twitter.com/XWZh2V71IB</a>— Milan Matters (@MilanMatters) <a href="https://twitter.com/MilanMatters/status/1955617809511362652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a></blockquote></div>




In the words of&nbsp;MilanNews:&nbsp;“The Rossoneri were taking no risks with one of their most important attacking pieces, especially for matches with no points on the line.”&nbsp;For Allegri, it is a timely boost ahead of a campaign where every attacking option will matter.

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