Milan prepare total transformation with 5 changes against Genoa
TL;DR
Milan is set to make five changes in their lineup against Genoa due to suspensions and injuries. Key players Rafael Leao, Samuele Ricci, and Luka Modric will be absent for the match.
Key points
- Milan will make five changes against Genoa
- Rafael Leao is suspended for the match
- Samuele Ricci and Luka Modric are injured
Milan prepare total transformation with 5 changes against Genoa
With Rafael Leao one of three Milan players suspended, Samuele Ricci and Luka Modric carrying injuries, Max Allegri hinted at more big changes against Genoa.
VERONA, ITALY – APRIL 19: Zachary Athekame of AC Milan is challenged by Domagoj Bradaric of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 19, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
It kicks off at Marassi on Sunday at 11.00 UK time (12.00 CEST).
The Rossoneri have been stuttering badly of late, scraping just seven points from the last eight Serie A rounds, slipping down to joint fourth place with Roma.
Milan forced into changes
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks dejected during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
Some decisions are forced upon coach Allegri this time, because Rafael Leao, Alexis Saelemaekers and Pervis Estupinan are all suspended.
Modric is surprisingly back on the bench after undergoing surgery on April 27 for a fractured cheekbone, but certainly won’t be in any condition to start.
The choice on replacing him had been between Ricci and Ardon Jashari, but the ex-Torino midfielder might not be available at all due to a sprained ankle.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Ardon Jashari of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Fikayo Tomori returns from his one-match ban for a place in defence, sending Koni De Winter to the bench.
The biggest doubts are in attack, where Christian Pulisic is available again after missing the 3-2 home defeat to Udinese with a muscular issue.
There are therefore quite a few alternative combinations for the 3-5-2 formation, but Allegri did drop one hint.
“Out of Pulisic and Nkunu, one of them will start.”
The man tipped to lead the way by many reports is Christopher Nkunku with Santiago Gimenez, as the Mexico international is preferred to Niclas Fullkrug.
That would represent five changes from the side that started the 3-2 defeat to Atalanta.
Milan (probable): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Athekame, Fofana, Jashari, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Gimenez, Nkunku
Q&A
What changes is Milan making for the match against Genoa?
Milan is planning to implement five changes in their lineup for the upcoming match against Genoa.
Why are Rafael Leao, Samuele Ricci, and Luka Modric missing the game?
Rafael Leao is suspended, while Samuele Ricci and Luka Modric are carrying injuries, which will prevent them from playing.
When is the Milan vs Genoa match scheduled?
The match between Milan and Genoa is scheduled to take place soon, but the exact date is not specified in the provided information.
