If Athens weeps, Sparta does not laugh. This is the message that emerges from Sergio Conceição’s press conference, where at "De Kuip," he presented tomorrow night’s UEFA Champions League clash against Feyenoord. The Dutch side is dealing with several injuries, has lost Gimenez, and just changed their coach yesterday. A difficult situation, but Milan’s is no better.
Conceição mentioned having only 15-16 outfield players available for tomorrow, excluding the youngsters from the B list. the Rossoneri will not have any reserve midfielders except for an adapted Terracciano. It is also due to the lack of alternatives that the team is moving towards a very offensive 4-4-2 setup, writes Milannews.it.
Conceição emphasized the importance of balance, which will be crucial if Pulisic, Leao, Joao Felix, and Gimenez all start together. They were already on the field together last Saturday in Empoli, even with Milan down to 10 men, but that was a situation dictated by the flow of the match. If the same lineup is used from the start tomorrow, it will be a significant test.
In midfield, with Musah suspended and Loftus-Cheek injured, Fofana and Reijnders are the only available options. In defense, Walker and Theo will play as full-backs, while Tomori and Pavlovic are expected to pair up in central defense. However, the coach made it clear that he trusts all of his defenders at this moment.
How will Milan's lineup be like against Feyenoord in the Champions League?
Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Theo; Pulisic, Fofana, Reijnders, Leao; Gimenez, Joao Felix.
