Milan's Bold Return: Jashari to Lead Milan Against Lazio in Coppa Italia Showdown
4 December 2025
Match Context
Massimiliano Allegri, Milan's head coach, unveiled his starting XI for the Coppa Italia Round of 16 clash with Lazio at the Olimpico on Thursday night.
The big headline is that the new signing Jashari will start for the first time after recovering from a tibia fracture in August.
Youssouf Fofana, Santiago Gimenez, and Zackary Athikami did not travel with the squad, while Christian Pulisic sits on the bench with a muscle issue.
Path to the Quarterfinals and Game Format
The winners advance to the quarterfinals to face the Bologna-Parma winner. Since there is no extra time at this stage, a 90-minute draw goes straight to penalties.
The match follows a controversial league clash at San Siro where Milan won 1-0 amid late VAR debates over a potential Lazio penalty.
Lineups
Starting lineups were listed for both teams, with Milan including key figures such as Maignan, Tomori, and Leao, and Lazio relying on a mix of experience and pace up front.
Punchlines: If penalties decide it, the ball will beg for mercy in the net. And after VAR, even coffee breaks feel longer.
