Ruben Amorim has named his first starting line-up as AC Milan's head coach for their preseason friendly against Celtic. The young Lorenzo Torriani will start in goal, with a three-man defence of Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic ahead of him. Amorim has chosen a midfield double pivot of Chrisian Comotto and Samuele Ricci, while the forward trident consists of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Lorenzo Ossola as attacking midfielders, and Andrej Kostic as the lone striker. AC Milan have 12 absentees for the game, with the majority being internationals on post-World Cup vacation.

The chance for young players to impress has presented itself, and Amorim has taken it. He has stayed true to his 3-4-2-1 system, despite making some interesting choices. Zachary Athekame and Davide Bartesaghi will start as wing-backs, while the midfield pivot of Comotto and Ricci provides a strong base. The forward trident of Loftus-Cheek, Ossola, and Kostic will look to create chances for the team.

AC Milan's starting XI will not be what fans are expecting to see when the Serie A season starts. The team is still rebuilding and finding their identity. However, with Amorim at the helm, there is a sense of optimism and excitement for the future.

The match against Celtic will be a big test for AC Milan, but it will also provide opportunities for the young players to shine. Amorim has given them a chance, and it will be interesting to see how they perform.