AC Milan's head coach, Paulo Fonseca, is likely to start with Rafael Leao from the first minute against Real Madrid. But, another player who has been benched in recent outings is reportedly set to play from the beginning of the match: we are talking about Fikayo Tomori.
Head coach Paulo Fonseca has been strict and it seems that Tomori has learned this lesson; after the incident in Florence (when he handed the ball to Tammy Abraham instead of the designated penalty taker, Pulisic), he was benched for three out of four games across Serie A and the Champions League.
This is a new situation for the Fikayo Tomori, who has never faced such scrutiny since joining AC Milan.
The upcoming match at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid won’t be a walk in the park for Milan, and Tomori will have to give his all for the team.
On paper, the Spanish giants are clear favourites, but the Rossoneri are seeking crucial points for their Champions League qualification. This is why Fonseca is likely to rely on the most experienced and battle-tested players in his squad: Leao will be in, and Fikayo Tomori is also very likely to start.
The English defender has a strong edge over Strahinja Pavlovic for what could be a major opportunity to redefine his present and future with the Rossoneri.
Tomori’s cycle at Milan could come to an end next summer.
Recently, there has been talk of interest from Juventus, though it remains unconfirmed. The former Chelsea player could return to the Premier League, where he has several admirers.
For Milan, Fikayo is transferable, but only with a significant offer exceeding 20 million euros.
This was reported by Calciomercato.com.
