After the dramatic comeback victory in the league against Parma, with two goals scored in stoppage time, it is time for Milan to shift focus back to the Champions League, specifically to the away match against Dinamo Zagreb.
A victory would see the Rossoneri finish the group stage among the top eight in the standings, securing direct qualification to the Round of 16 without needing to go through the playoffs.
Sergio Conceição will have to do without several players, especially in defense: Davide Calabria is suspended, while Alessandro Florenzi, Malick Thiaw, Emerson Royal, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are out injured. Additionally, Alex Jimenez, Jovic, and Kyle Walker are not included in the UEFA squad list.
Due to the many absences, the surprise right-back is expected to be Fikayo Tomori, with Theo Hernandez on the left. In central defense, Milan have two forced choices: Matteo Gabbia and Strahinja Pavlovic. In midfield, the ever-present Youssouf Fofana will start, alongside either Ismael Bennacer or Yunus Musah, with the American having the edge. Tijjani Reijnders will play as an attacking midfielder, with Christian Pulisic on one side and Rafael Leao on the other. Up front, Álvaro Morata will once again lead the line.
AC Milan's possible lineup vs Dinamo Zagreb
Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Theo; Musah, Fofana; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Morata.
