Milan and Chelsea Face Off in Jakarta as Pre-Season Tour Concludes
Milan caps their Australia and Asia tour with a match against Chelsea in Jakarta, where head coach Rúben Amorim has chosen to start Rafael Leão and Luka Modrić.
The two teams are set to meet at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 2 PM Italian time (1 PM UK time), as reported by Milannews24.
Amorim has opted for his usual 3-4-2-1 formation, featuring Leão and Ruben Loftus-Cheek supporting teenager Francesco Camarda, while Modrić takes on a central role in midfield. Both Gonçalo Ramos and Christopher Nkunku, who scored in the Perth derby, will begin the match on the bench, along with Fikayo Tomori and Ardon Jashari.
In a familiar setup, Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso has brought Marco Palestra, the former Atalanta and Cagliari full-back, into the starting lineup as the right-back. Meanwhile, Roma target Jamie Gittens is listed among the substitutes.
Lineups:
Milan (3-4-2-1): Torriani; F. Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlović; Chukwueze, Modrić, Comotto, Estupiñán; Loftus-Cheek, Leão; Camarda. Coach: Amorim
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Palestra, W. Fofana, Acheampong, Hato; Caicedo, Lavia; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Welbeck; João Pedro. Coach: Xabi Alonso
Milan close their Australia and Asia tour against Chelsea in Jakarta, with Rúben Amorim handing starts to Rafael Leão and Luka Modrić.
According to Milannews24, the two sides meet at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, with kick-off at 2pm Italian time (1pm UK time).
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Amorim lines up in his familiar 3-4-2-1, with Leão and Ruben Loftus-Cheek supporting teenager Francesco Camarda, and Modrić anchoring midfield. Gonçalo Ramos and Christopher Nkunku, both on target in the Perth derby, drop to the bench, alongside Fikayo Tomori and Ardon Jashari.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Chelsea squad poses for photos prior to the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Serie A ties on show as Palestra starts for Chelsea against Milan
There is a familiar face in Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea side: Marco Palestra, the former Atalanta and Cagliari full-back, starts at right-back.
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Roma target Jamie Gittens is named among the substitutes.
MILAN (3-4-2-1): Torriani; F. Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlović; Chukwueze, Modrić, Comotto, Estupiñán; Loftus-Cheek, Leão; Camarda. Coach: Amorim
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Palestra, W. Fofana, Acheampong, Hato; Caicedo, Lavia; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Welbeck; João Pedro. Coach: Xabi Alonso
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