Gallery: ‘A mission for the Diavolo’, ‘The stuff of sheikhs’ – Today’s front pages in Italy

AC Milan begin the defence of their Supercoppa Italiana crown tonight as they take on Napoli in the semi-final in Riyadh.

Milan lifted the Super Cup back in early January having beaten Juventus and Inter to do so, but almost everything has changed since. Now Massimiliano Allegri is back at the helm, and he is looking for his first trophy in his second stint, with Antonio Conte his opponent.

Today’s front pages

The Italian newspapers all put focus on the game at Al-Awwal Park this evening, with the victor set to play the winner of tomorrow’s other semi-final – Inter versus Bologna – on Monday night.

La Gazzetta dello Sport: “A full tank of super. Supercoppa semi-final: Napoli vs. Milan in Riyadh. Conte relies on Hojlund: ‘We need more courage’. Allegri without Leao, the mercato brings Füllkrug. Jashari: ‘Soon at the top. I’m learning from Modric’.”

Corriere dello Sport: “The stuff of sheikhs. Hojlund, attack on Pulisic. Supercoppa: first semi-final. Conte wants his tenth trophy, Allegri seeks his fifteenth. Lobotka starts. Politano right back. Di Lorenzo in defence. Elmas favoured over Lang. Leao on the bench. Nkunku confirmed. Füllkrug close. Penalties immediately in case of a draw.”

Tuttosport: “Conte-Max: Super… market with Norton-Cuffy and Füllkrug. Antonio is chasing his third personal triumph after two victories in two finals, then he awaits reinforcements: advancing for the Genoa winger, who Inter are also after. The Rossoneri are defending the title and Allegri is about to be gifted the German striker.”

QS: “A mission for the Diavolo. Supercoppa in Riyadh, with the Milan-Napoli semi-final at 20:00.”

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