Milan will be led by an attacking pairing of Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao for Massimiliano Allegri’s first competitive match back in charge of the Rossoneri, who are taking on Bari in the

Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic were on target to lead Milan to a comfortable Coppa Italia first-round victory against Serie B side Bari. Milan made a bright start and Youssouf Fofana's early strike from inside the area was saved by Bari goalkeeper Michele Cerofolini.

AC Milan booked their place in the second round of the Coppa Italia with a 2-0 win over Bari, but lost talisman Rafael Leao in the process. Leao had headed his team in front before being forced off the field soon after with a suspected calf injury, with Milan now facing a nervous wait on his fitness ahead of the start of the Serie A season.