AC Milan called on two former Chelsea players for their fourth preseason game against the Blues, with Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek given the nod to start against their former side. Mike Maignan is in goal for the Rossioneri while Tomori anchors a back three flanked by Fillipo Terracciano and Matteo Dutu. The Italians opted for a packed midfield of six, with David Bartesaghi and Alexis Saelemaekers at left and right wingback respectively, Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci, and Youssouf Fofana form the engine of the midfield, while Loftus-Cheek plays in the ‘10’ role behind Rafael in Leao.
Chelsea have won four of their last five clashes with their Italian opponents, with their last loss to them coming back in 2012.The Blues kick off their domestic campaign in seven days against Crystal Palace at the same venue, Stamford Bridge against Crystal Palace in the Premier League while Milan next face Bari in the Copa Italia on the same day.