AC Milan arrive at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday in fine early-season form, carrying maximum points and genuine confidence into the first major test of Ruben Amorim's tenure. Back-to-back wins, a 2-1 victory at Torino on matchday one and a 2-0 home win over Venezia on matchday two, have placed them fourth in Serie A with six points from two games, level with Juventus and separated only by goal difference at this early stage. Gonçalo Ramos has been central to that attacking momentum, scoring the opener against Venezia before an own goal sealed the points.

The build-up has not been without its complications. Matteo Gabbia has been ruled out through injury, leaving Amorim short of his preferred defensive options, particularly after the club failed to sign the central defender it pursued in the final hours of the transfer window. As reported by GOAL, Milan actively chased targets including Tiago Gabriel and Scalvini on deadline day but left empty-handed. Amorim is expected to turn to Kosta De Winter alongside Gila and Pavlovic at the back, with Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot set to return to the starting lineup in midfield.

Off the pitch, the window ended with notable turbulence. Youssouf Fofana's loan move to Lyon collapsed at the last moment before he completed a surprise transfer to Sevilla, while Fikayo Tomori, who had been excluded from the squad in August, was reinstated into the first-team group and included in Milan's Europa League list. Sunday's trip to Turin, where Juventus have kept two consecutive clean sheets, will quickly reveal how solid this Milan side truly is.