GdS: Predicted XIs for AC Milan vs. Como – changes in each department

AC Milan will play at San Siro for the first time in 31 days tonight as they welcome Lombardy neighbours Como.

There is a lot of intrigue surrounding this game for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Milan’s 3-1 against Como last month sparked a debate about style of play versus getting results, with Cesc Fabregas not too happy. Secondly, the Rossoneri need to win to keep Inter five points away.

AC Milan vs. Como: Predicted starting XIs

In terms of selection issues, Adrien Rabiot will serve a one-match ban after his red card in Friday’s win over Pisa, while Santiago Gimenez is injured, Alexis Saelemaekers returned to full training and will be part of the matchday squad to face the Lariani.

According to this morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, Allegri will go with a three-man defence of Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter and Strahinja Pavlovic in front of the goalkeeper and captain Mike Maignan. Saelemaekers won’t be risked from minute one, with Zachary Athekame and Davide Bartesaghi the wing-backs.

The midfield trio is down as Ardon Jashari, Luka Modric and Samuele Ricci, the first time that the configuration will have been used if confirmed. Up front, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is anticipated to get the nod alongside Rafael Leao.

Predicted Milan XI (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Athekame, Jashari, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi; Loftus-Cheek, Leao.

Predicted Milan bench: Terracciano, Torriani, Gabbia, Odogu, Estupinan, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Pulisic, Nkunku, Füllkrug.

Predicted Como XI (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

Predicted Pisa bench: Tornqvist, Vigorito, Caqueret, Roberto, Lado, Rodriguez, Moreno, Kuhn, Carlos, Addai, Van der Brempt.

ℹ️ The predicted XIs for #MilanComo, according to @Gazzetta_it.

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— SempreMilan (@SempreMilanCom) February 18, 2026