AC Milan will try to build on their impressive preseason showing after agreeing to a deal for another American midfielder, Yunus Musah. With Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek already on board, the club is going on without Sandro Tonali but might be on to something remarkable. While preseason performances cannot be relied on, Milan have been performing well to begin the season.
Another test in Barcelona will help the team prepare for what is set to be a difficult Serie A season. Barcelona is fresh off a preseason El Clasico victory over Real Madrid, but the defence still has work to do before the start of the La Liga season.
Here are our stories, as well as information on how to watch the match:
What to look out for and the odds
• Tuesday, August 1st | 11:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada
• TV: ESPN | Live stream: fubo (free trial)
Storylines
Milan: As he continues to gel with the group, all eyes will be on Christian Pulisic. Getting into gear and making room for Rafael Leao is vital for the American following a season in which he battled for minutes at Chelsea. It’s a new beginning for Pulisic in Serie A, one that he hopes to succeed in as Milan seeks to reclaim the Scudetto following Napoli’s success last season. Stefano Pioli will have a powerful team at his disposal to do this.
Barcelona: After a difficult performance against Real Madrid, this game will be crucial for Sergino Dest, who is battling for his future with the club. If it is decided that he is not in Xavi’s plans, he is running out of time to work out an optimum loan scenario, but something will have to go sooner rather than later. With Ousmane Dembele’s future unknown, Ferran Torres may receive more opportunities to demonstrate what he can do on the flank.
Prediction
Milan will have another solid start as their assault shines, but their defence left much to be desired in a defeat to Barcelona. Prediction: Milan 2, Barcelona 3.
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