Milan Prepares for Intense October Schedule
Ahead of AC Milan’s return to Serie A action, manager Amorim is reportedly weighing several changes across the starting lineup for this weekend’s fixture against Sassuolo, according to SempreMilan. The upcoming fixture marks the beginning of a grueling October schedule in which the club will contest 21 points over a compressed 21-day period. Given the density of the fixtures, squad rotation has emerged as a central priority for the technical staff to manage player fatigue effectively.
Expected Lineup Adjustments and Tactical Outlook
According to SempreMilan, defensive stability may rely on a familiar core, with Mike Maignan, Mario Gila, and Strahinja Pavlovic expected to retain their places. However, competition remains active elsewhere on the pitch. Koni De Winter and Matteo Gabbia are competing for a central defensive starting role, while Davide Bartesaghi is positioned to start ahead of Pervis Estupinan, despite the Ecuadorian defender having fully recovered from physical setbacks. In central midfield, the pairing of Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot remains untouched, and Samuel Chukwueze’s position on the right wing is secure. On the left flank, Diego Moreira and Alphadjo Cisse are contending for a spot, with the Belgian currently favored. Christian Pulisic is anticipated to operate in an advanced playmaker role behind lone forward Goncalo Ramos in a deployed 4-2-3-1 tactical formation.