Allegri warns Milan faces a tricky one-off Supercoppa semi-final with Napoli, while injuries to Giménez and doubt over Leão weaken Milan’s attack. Betting impact: consider Napoli to advance or Napoli -0.5 Asian handicap; cautious punters may back under 3.5 goals given Milan’s uncertainty up front.
Allegri previews Milan vs Napoli in Supercoppa Italiana semi-final
AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has framed Thursday’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Napoli as a distinct, high-stakes one-off where the primary objective is simply to reach the final. He warned that Napoli are a “very strong side” and predicted a complicated, difficult match given their ability to score inside the box.
Match context and stakes
Milan enter the mini-tournament with changes since last season, including a new coach and uneven league form. The Supercoppa semi-final is an elimination game that demands immediate intensity rather than the long-term tactics of Serie A.
Team news & fitness updates
Fofana is reportedly fully available for selection. Rafael Leão’s participation remains uncertain pending a late training check. Santiago Giménez and Matteo Gabbia are unavailable, with Giménez expected to undergo surgery on Thursday morning. Allegri confirmed the plan is first to recover players already at the club, then assess options in the January transfer window if needed.
Tactical outlook
Allegri indicated Milan will likely stick with a front three, noting Saelemaekers provides tactical variation. With key players returning to the squad (Athekame and Jashari) he stressed the need for fresh energy, given the usual reliance on the same attackers. He also underlined Napoli’s consistent goal threat inside the penalty area, signaling a duel between Milan’s defensive adjustments and Napoli’s finishing quality.
Transfer window implications
With Giménez set for surgery, Allegri suggested any January activity will depend on the club’s internal recovery plan. The coach expects Milan to prioritise restoring available options before committing to new signings.
Betting angle
Injury doubts around Milan’s striker options and Napoli’s box-scoring proficiency shift the betting picture toward Napoli as the safer outright pick or a narrow Asian handicap favourite (Napoli -0.5). Markets to consider: Napoli to advance, under 3.5 goals if punters expect a tighter, cautious cup tie, or bets on Napoli scoring inside the box given their described strengths.
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