Official: Leeds United vs. AC Milan starting XIs – Jashari handed first start

Massimiliano Allegri has named his starting XI for today’s clash between AC Milan and Leeds United, giving Ardon Jashari his first minutes with the red and black shirt. 

The penultimate friendly of the pre-season is upon us. Leeds United are the opponents and after two consecutive wins, Milan will be looking to make it three today. Since they are taking on Chelsea tomorrow as well, though, the XI isn’t as strong as it could be.

Furthermore, the likes of Warren Bondo, Alex Jimenez and Christian Pulisic have been left out of the squad for the games. The midfielder is on the verge of completing a loan move to Cremonese, while the others are recovering from injury.

Leeds United vs. AC Milan: Official XIs

Allegri has decided to give Jashari his first start, and minutes, for the Rossoneri after a good week of training at Milanello. The youngster Emanuele Sala is also starting in midfield, while Santiago Gimenez is back up front after vacation.

Official AC Milan XI (4-3-3): Terracciano; Magni, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Estupinan; Musah, Sala, Jashari; Chukwueze, Gimenez, Okafor.

Bench: Maignan, Pittarella, Torriani; Bartesaghi, Coubis, Duțu, F. Terracciano, Thiaw, Tomori; Eletu, Modrić, Ricci, Saelemaekers; Sia.

Official Leeds United XI (4-3-3): Perri; Schmidt, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka; James, Piroe, Gnonto.

Bench: Cairns, Darlow; Bijol, Byram; Gruev, Longstaff; Aaronson, Chadwick, Gray, Harrison, Nmecha, Ramazani.

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