Match ReportFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Leão and Modrić Start as Milan Face Chelsea in Jakarta
Milan's tour finale sees Amorim shake things up with Leão and Modrić in the starting XI.
AC Milan
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Venue
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Kick-off
2pm Italian time (1pm UK)
What happened. Milan close their Australia and Asia tour against Chelsea in Jakarta, with Rúben Amorim handing starts to Rafael Leão and Luka Modrić.
- Amorim uses a 3-4-2-1 formation with Camarda leading the line.
- Gonçalo Ramos and Nkunku drop to the bench after scoring in Perth.
- Chelsea's Marco Palestra starts at right-back against his former league rivals.
The match is the final test for both sides before the new season begins.
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