Milan prepares for home match against Venezia with Amorim debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
AC Milan faces Venezia at San Siro on August 28, 2026, with Ruben Amorim making his home debut as coach. The team aims to build on their recent 2-1 victory against Torino. Amorim has made changes to the starting XI, bringing in Luka Modric and Davide Bartesaghi. Additionally, Rafael Leao is set to depart for Galatasaray in a reported €43-45 million transfer plus add-ons. Leao's farewell to fans occurs during the match.
- •Ruben Amorim makes his home coaching debut for AC Milan.
- •Milan won their season opener 2-1 against Torino.
- •Modric and Bartesaghi replace Jashari and Estupinan in the starting lineup.
- •Rafael Leao's transfer to Galatasaray is finalized today.
- •Leao bids farewell to fans during the match against Venezia.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Amorim explains Milan changes on ‘special’ debut and Leao sale
"Milan coach Ruben Amorim is fired up for his ‘special’ home debut against Venezia, explains the changes and Rafael Leao’s sale to Galatasaray. ‘You must understand the team is the most importa...
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