Milan, forced to take a step forward

Anything can happen in the close Group E, where only three points separate the leader, the Chelseaof Dynamo Zagreb, colista. With the same points as the Balkan table counts the Milanwho will visit the Croatian capital this Tuesday in search of a victory that will strengthen his European aspirations.

Re-enter the knockout phase of the Champions League for the first time since the 2013-14 campaign it would mark a major step forward in the Italian champions’ slow return to the continental elite.

First of all, the team he leads Stefano Tweety must exceed the Dynamo Zagreb, whom he already beat at San Siro 3-1. After the bad image that he left in the double duel against Chelseawith a global score of 5-0, the ‘rossoneri’ have gained confidence in the A serieswhere they chained four victories, and they hope to transfer this improvement to the European competition.

However, the Lombard team will have to overcome a legion of absences. The long-term injuries of Mike Maignan, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Davide Calabria, alessandro Florenzi Y alexis Saelemaekers the doubts of Brahim Diaz Y Sergio destination. Both were substituted on Saturday against Monza due to muscle problems.

Without his best centre-back, the sanctioned Fikayo Tomoria Tweety he would have no choice but to form with Simon Kjær Y Matteo gabby. On the other hand, In view of Rebic could win the game Junior messiah in attack and Rade Krunic reinforce the spinal cord to the detriment of Charles DeKatelaere.

Likely lineups

Dynamo Zagreb: Livankovic; Moharrami, Ristovski, Peric, Sutalo, Ljubicic; Ademi, Misic; Ivanusec; Orsic and Petkovic.

Milan: Tatarusanu; Kalulu, Kjaer, Gabbia, Hernandez; Tonali, Bennacer; Rebic, Krunic, Leao; and Giroud.

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