Milan to Face Inter in Perth Friendly to Test Amorim's Demands

AC Milan will conclude their summer tour of Australia with a friendly against Inter Milan tomorrow at 13:00 CEST at the Optus Stadium in Perth. This is the Rossoneri’s second pre-season test, following a 2-2 draw against Celtic in Glasgow on July 25th.

Amorim Seeks Pace and Intensity

Corriere dello Sport reports that manager Ruben Amorim is seeking significant improvements in Milan’s performance compared to their showing against Celtic. He is prioritizing increased pace in possession, more focused passing, and heightened pressing intensity. With the Serie A season starting in just 19 days, Amorim is demanding a substantial increase in player focus.

Squad Updates and Starting Lineup

Defensively, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic are expected to start as the central defensive trio, replacing Mario Gila who is undertaking personalized training. Zachary Athekame and Samuel Chukwueze will rotate on the flanks, alongside Davide Bartesaghi and Pervis Estupinan. In midfield, Christian Comotto, Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci, and Youssouf Fofana are anticipated to receive playing time.

Ramos and Leao to Feature Off the Bench

The front line presents intriguing possibilities, with Goncalo Ramos and Rafael Leao likely to enter the match from the bench. Francesco Camarda is considered a strong candidate to start ahead of Andrej Kostic, supported by Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Goalkeeper rotation will see Pietro Terracciano and Lorenzo Torriani sharing duties, as Mike Maignan remains on vacation.