The elimination from the Champions League has left its mark on the Rossoneri and once again dampened the atmosphere.
Now, the priority for Sergio Conceição and his players is to bounce back immediately, and the best way to do so is by winning tonight away against Torino—a venue where Milan has struggled significantly, having won only one of their last eleven encounters at the Granata’s home (0-7 in 2021).
Milan's remaining matches: like Champions League finals.
This was reported this morning by Corriere della Sera, which added that the lifeline to salvage Milan’s season is securing a spot in the next Champions League. The Rossoneri can no longer afford to drop too many points along the way, making it crucial to return from Turin with a victory. "We must treat the match against Torino as our Champions League final," Conceição said in yesterday’s press conference, perfectly illustrating the importance of tonight’s clash against Vanoli’s Granata.
Joao Felix in doubt for Torino - Milan's starting XI?
To conquer the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, the Milan coach is eager to field the four stars from the start once again, though João Félix is not at peak condition and is therefore uncertain to start. However, Christian Pulisic will be in the Rossoneri’s starting eleven (yesterday, Conceição, off-mic, also denied reports of a quarrel with the American, citing Mourinho: "Enough lies. A fellow countryman of mine once said here: ‘I’m not a fool.’ Well, neither am I, and I fear nothing and no one"), along with Rafael Leão and Santiago Giménez.
Compared to the match a few days ago against Feyenoord, there will be a change in defense, as the injured Kyle Walker will be absent, with Alex Jiménez taking his place.
