The Rossoneri have been in excellent form this season, recently defeating Udinese 3-0, with USA international Christian Pulisic contributing two goals to propel them into the top three. In their midweek fixture, they secured a spot in the Coppa Italia round of 16 with another decisive 3-0 win against 10-man Lecce. However, they will need to keep an eye on Scott McTominay, who placed 18th in the recent Ballon D’Or awards.
Excitement is building for AC Milan as they prepare for the match, sharing a nostalgic moment on their official X account.
⏳ Time Machine ⏳
Tre gol decidono Milan-Napoli: rivivi la sfida del febbraio 2011
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 26, 2025
TEAM NEWS
Santiago Gimenez is competing with former RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku for a spot up front, while Christian Pulisic’s position is secure.
Rafael Leao, who has been sidelined for some time due to injury, may make his return for this match.
Veteran midfielder Luka Modric, who netted the winner against Bologna two weeks ago, is anticipated to play in the Rossoneri’s midfield, creating an interesting matchup against Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay.
Goalkeeper Mike Maignan is expected to start for AC Milan, but Ardon Jashari will miss out due to injury.
Napoli will be without Italian defender Alessandro Buongiorno, who is injured, joining Romelu Lukaku as a long-term absence. Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka, however, are fit to play.
AC Milan Probable XI:
Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Estupinan; Pulisic, Gimenez.
Napoli Probable XI:
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Jesus, Spinazzola; Lobotka; Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund
Softfootball Prediction
Massimiliano Allegri’s AC Milan is in strong attacking form, having scored six goals in their last two games leading up to the encounter with Napoli, who are a resilient team capable of earning a narrow victory. AC Milan 0-1 Napoli.
