Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. Milan
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Official starting line-ups have been confirmed for the Serie A opening match between Torino and AC Milan.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan make their competitive debut under Ruben Amorim, including Goncalo Ramos, Mario Gila and Ruben Loftus-Cheek for the trip to Torino, but Rafael Leao is out.
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 25: AC Milan Manager Ruben Amorim during the Celtic v AC Milan match in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park on July 25, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images) The Rossoneri had a poor pre-season until the victory over Amorim’s old club Manchester United, and are still very much a work in progress.
Rafael Leao is injured anyway, so doesn’t make the trip even taking transfer speculation into account, with Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez, Fikayo Tomori and Youssouf Fofana all frozen out pending sales.
Mike Maignan starts after the World Cup, but Adrien Rabiot hasn’t played a minute of football since the tournament, so is only ready for the bench.
Surprisingly, Luka Modric is also initially rested.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Luka Modric of AC Milan runs inti the field during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images) Yunus Musah gets the nod in midfield along with Ardon Jashari, with Pervis Estupinan and Samuel Chukwueze on the wings.
Alphadjo Cissè impressed in pre-season and supports massive signing Goncalo Ramos with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but Diego Moreira is ready for his debut off the bench.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 07: Diego Moreira of Belgium warms up during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Belgium and Kazakhstan at on September 07, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images) Torino squeezed past Carrarese 1-0 in the Coppa Italia last week thanks to a Giovanni Simeone penalty, the first competitive match under new coach and former Milan player Ignazio Abate.
The pitch was in a dismal state during that game, so the Lega Serie A ordered them to make emergency repairs, but it remains rather patchy.
Duvan Zapata, Tino Anjorin, Pietro Pellegri and Franco Israel are injured, with new signing Eray Comert suspended.
Fresh arrivals Pietro Comuzzo and Kian Fitz-Jim go straight into the starting XI again, with Simeone preferred to Che Adams.
Torino vs. Milan line-ups Torino: Mascardi; Coco, Ismajli, Comuzzo; Pedersen, Fitz-Jim, Gineitis, Cacciamani; Vlasic, Casadei; Simeone
Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Musah, Jashari, Estupinan; Loftus-Cheek, Cissè; Goncalo Ramos
23-08-2026 19:45
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What happened
The official starting eleven for both Torino and AC Milan have been announced ahead of their Serie A Week 1 fixture. Both teams have named their line-ups, confirming the players who will start the match. This is a key early-season encounter that sets the tone for both clubs' campaigns in Italy's top flight.
Chance analysis
Opening day line-up announcements give the first real window into how each coach intends to set up for the season. For Milan, the choices in attack and midfield will signal their tactical direction under current management, while Torino's selection reveals whether they've prioritized experience or youth at home against one of the league's traditional powers. These early-season decisions often carry weight beyond a single result, offering clues about squad hierarchy and tactical plans for the months ahead.
Confirmed starting line-ups directly shape expectations for the Torino vs Milan Serie A opener, with both coaches revealing their preferred opening-day selections.