Milan are building quiet momentum in Serie A, sitting fourth with 24 points from 11 games after a 2-1 win at Genoa's Ferraris on November 8. The victory, secured through goals from Christian Pulisic and Alphadjo Cisse in the first 20 minutes, was the club's fourth win in five league outings and moved them to within five points of the summit. Cisse's contribution was particularly notable, with the young Italian continuing a remarkable scoring run that has reopened serious debate about his place in the starting lineup.

The injury situation, though, remains a genuine concern for Ruben Amorim. Saelemaekers and Chukwueze are both sidelined until at least February following surgery, while Gabbia faces a return no earlier than January. Tomori, Loftus-Cheek and Terracciano are expected back in late November, which at least offers some relief ahead of the home fixture against Frosinone on November 22.

Off the pitch, the club's direction is becoming clearer. RedBird launched Milan Sports and Entertainment, a new holding company with ambitions stretching from a new stadium at San Donato to a potential NBA Europe franchise. Owner Gerry Cardinale has been direct about his intentions, promising to close the financial gap with Premier League clubs and deliver sustained success. The January transfer window adds another layer, with Cardinale understood to be pushing for a striker to partner Gonçalo Ramos, and Nicolò Tresoldi of Club Brugge the primary target at around 60 million euros.