AC Milan face a crucial match against Slovan Bratislava, a game they must win to secure their qualification in the Champions League. Slovan currently sit at the bottom of their group, having lost all four of their matches, scoring only two goals while conceding fifteen. On paper, this should be a straightforward victory for Milan, but they have struggled in similar situations before, which adds pressure to the encounter.
Calciomercato report how to adapt to these challenges, head coach Paulo Fonseca has made some tactical adjustments without drastically changing the starting lineup. One significant change is the inclusion of Noah Okafor in the starting eleven. After sitting out the last three matches against Real Madrid, Cagliari, and Juventus, Okafor will get his chance to shine from the first whistle. He has been training well and is eager to make an impact in what will be his first Champions League start.
Rafael Leao will not feature in this match as a precautionary measure after sustaining a knock against Juventus. Fonseca confirmed that resting Leao is a strategic decision as he also prepares for the upcoming Serie A match against Empoli. This decision reflects the need to manage player fitness carefully while still aiming for success in Europe.
