AC Milan name 33-man squad for Inter and Chelsea friendlies

AC Milan have officially confirmed the 33-man squad that will travel to Australia and Indonesia for two high-profile pre-season friendlies against Inter and Chelsea. The matches, scheduled for August 5 and August 8 respectively, form the core of Ruben Amorim’s summer preparations after a 2-2 draw with Celtic last weekend.

The squad, announced by the club on July 26, includes a mix of established first-team players, new signings, and academy graduates. Several players will join the group later due to extended breaks or recovery programmes.

Key facts

Squad breakdown by position

Goalkeepers: Bouyer, Pittarella, P. Terracciano, Torriani.
Defenders: Athekame, Bartesaghi, Borsani, De Winter, Estupinan, Gabbia, Gila, Odogu, Pavlovic, F. Terracciano, Tomori, Vladimirov.
Midfielders: Cisse, Comotto, Fofana, Jashari, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Musah, Ricci, Saelemaekers.
Forwards: Camarda, Chukwueze, Guernier, Kostic, Leao, Nkunku, Ossola, Ramos.

The presence of Luka Modric in the midfield list drew attention, though the Croatian is not the Real Madrid legend but a young Milan Primavera player. Similarly, the inclusion of several youth products – such as Francesco Camarda, who scored against Celtic – reflects Amorim’s willingness to test emerging talent during pre-season.

Tour itinerary and preparation

The squad departed for Perth on July 26, giving them more than a week of training before the Inter clash. The Rossoneri will face their city rivals on August 5 at the Optus Stadium, then travel to Jakarta for the Chelsea fixture three days later. Both games are part of the clubs’ global pre-season tours and are expected to draw large crowds.

Amorim’s side started pre-season with a performance that showed promise but also areas needing improvement. The draw against Celtic highlighted attacking fluidity but defensive lapses. The matches against Inter and Chelsea will provide a sterner test, especially against two teams that have also strengthened their squads this summer.

Why this matters for AC Milan fans

The squad announcement gives supporters a clearer picture of Amorim’s plans. With the Serie A season starting in mid-August, these friendlies are the final major tune-up. The involvement of players like Christopher Nkunku and the returning Rafael Leao after a late arrival suggests the manager is prioritising sharpness for his key attackers.

Injuries and fitness management will be critical. The late joiners – including Koni De Winter, Ardon Jashari, and Alexis Saelemaekers – are expected to be integrated gradually. The club’s medical staff will monitor workloads closely, especially for players who participated in summer international tournaments.

The two friendlies also serve as a commercial opportunity for Milan to expand their brand in Asia and Oceania, regions where the club has a growing following.

Source: SempreMilan – Official: AC Milan confirm 33-man squad for friendlies against Inter and Chelsea (https://sempremilan.com/ac-milan-confirm-33-squad-inter-chelsea)