AC Milan is preparing to play against Sassuolo in an away match set for September 20, 2026, at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST) at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia. Coach Ruben Amorim is expected to confirm Diego Moreira as a starter in a modified four-man defense. Mario Gila will take up the right-back position while Moreira plays on the left. Christian Pulisic is likely to start as an attacking midfielder, with Gonçalo Ramos leading as the sole striker. Luka Modric may be rested, allowing Yunus Musah to slot into central midfield.
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Milan will be without Alexis Saelemaekers and second-choice goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano for this matchup. On the other side, Sassuolo will rely on their key players, Sebastiano Esposito and Domenico Berardi. Esposito recently made his debut for the Italian national team during the international break. With Jay Idzes injured, Duje Ćaleta-Car is projected to start in central defense. Vasilje Adzic is anticipated to feature in Sassuolo’s three-man midfield alongside Luca Lipani.
Viewers in the UK and Ireland can watch the match on DAZN, while Paramount+ will broadcast it in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates on the event.