San Siro stadium will host the Coppa Italia round of 32 match on Sunday evening between Milan and their guest Bari, starting at 10:15 PM Cairo time. The Rossoneri will play without their new coach Massimiliano Allegri, who is suspended for two matches following disciplinary actions after the 2024 Coppa Italia final when he was Juventus coach. The suspension came after his ejection due to protests and controversial behavior including removing and throwing his jacket on the pitch. Milan will face Bari without their coach on the bench, awaiting Allegri’s first appearance with the team at San Siro in the Serie A opener against Cremonese. The match will also feature the presentation of Milan’s new signings during the summer transfer window, led by Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric along with other new players to strengthen the squad.

Milan starts their Coppa Italia campaign early this season due to finishing eighth in the league last season, requiring them to enter at the round of 32 instead of the usual round of 16, needing two wins to advance. If Milan passes Bari, they will face Lecce next, who qualified after a 2-0 win over Juve Stabia despite playing with ten men in the second half. Loaned player Francesco Camarda is expected to return to San Siro at the end of September in a match that may see him face his original team. Mexican striker Santiago Giménez is expected to lead Milan’s attack after recently scoring in a friendly against Leeds United and proving his worth for a starting spot. Giménez is the first choice striker despite some tactical differences with Allegri, who supports developing the player and emphasizes the importance of his goal scoring.

With no other experienced strikers available, Giménez is expected to be the key decisive element for the Rossoneri.