AC Milan is preparing to play its first official match of the new season in the Coppa Italia, facing Bari from the second division next Sunday evening. However, the returning coach Massimiliano Allegri will not be on the bench due to a suspension.

Allegri will miss the match as part of a two-match suspension in the Coppa Italia, which is a result of his behavior in the final of the 2024 edition when he was coaching Juventus. At that time, he received a red card during his former team's match against Atalanta, which ended with the Bianconeri winning 1-0 and claiming the title.

Allegri did not stop at protests on the field, but also stirred controversy with his behavior after the match, as reports indicated he tore his jacket.

As a result of the suspension, Allegri will miss the match against Bari, and if Milan advances to the next round of the Coppa Italia, his absence will continue into the following round, forcing him to begin his new journey with the Rossoneri from the stands.