Luka Modric, Christian Pulisic, and Santiago Gimenez will all be central to Milan’s ambitions in the Coppa Italia, but the Rossoneri will take the field without their head coach, Massimiliano Allegri, on the touchline.

As Milan prepares to face Lecce in the Round of 32, the focus has fallen on three of the biggest names in the squad: Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, and Luka Modric.

Bad news struck AC Milan in the beginning of the 2025-26 season as Rafael Leao suffered an injury in the Coppa Italia minutes after he scored.

AC Milan take on Bari in the 2025/26 Coppa Italia first round. Fans in the United States can catch all the action, with complete kickoff times and broadcast information available for both television and streaming options.

The question that lingers is not only whether Milan can assert its dominance early but also one of intrigue: Will Santiago Gimenez start for Milan in this crucial tie?

For many supporters, the real question is not about the opposition but rather about one man: Will Luka Modric make his Coppa Italia debut for Milan against Bari?

The 2025-26 season is about to begin for Christian Pulisic and Milan officially, and the mood at San Siro could not be more electric.

The club’s much-anticipated reunion with Massimiliano Allegri is about to be delayed.

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 Massimiliano Allegri’s second stint in charge.

That is the question on every Rossoneri fan’s mind ahead of the team’s first competitive game of the 2025-26 season.

AC Milan play against Bologna in the 2024/2025 Coppa Italia final. Fans in the USA can watch all the action unfold, with complete kickoff times and broadcast information available here for both TV and streaming options.

As the red and black of Milan prepares to meet the Rossoblu under Rome’s glowing lights, a familiar question lingers in the air: which of their stars will rise when it matters most?

While goals from Pulisic and Gimenez stole headlines, the true revelation was something more strategic. Under manager Sergio Conceicao, Milan has found what they sorely lacked earlier in the season.

Beneath the surface of Milan’s win against Inter, there’s a quieter, more urgent reality. One that demands more from the Rossoneri’s biggest names—Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, Rafael Leao, and Joao Felix—and one that insists their season is far from finished, regardless of the Coppa Italia final on May 14.

Milan coach Sergio Conceicao was quick to underline what makes Christian Pulisic stand out from the rest of his squad. The Portuguese manager highlighted a single trait that sets the American apart—not his flair, not his goals, but something deeper.