Mike Maignan's return to the AC Milan goal for their crucial Champions League tie against Tottenham, could not have come at a better time. The Frenchman, who has made only two appearances in the competition so far this season, has been sidelined with a calf injury for the past five months, after suffering a setback during the group stage games against Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb.
However, his inclusion in the Uefa list for Milan's knockout stage campaign signals his readiness to return to action, and his importance to the team cannot be overstated.
Mike Maignan's presence between the sticks could be the difference between success and failure for Stefano Pioli's side, as they aim to secure a place in the quarter-finals of Europe's premier club competition, as pointed out by Milan News.
