AC Milan are set to face Slovan Bratislava in a crucial UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday at the Štadión Tehelné pole. This match marks a significant point in the group stage as Milan aims to secure their position for the next phase of the competition.
Under the guidance of coach Paulo Fonseca, the Rossonoeri will be making strategic changes to their lineup. Noah Okafor will replace Rafael Leao on the left wing, while Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze will support Tammy Abraham, who steps in for the suspended Alvaro Morata as the central striker. The midfield will feature a solid double pivot of Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders, providing both defensive cover and attacking support. The defensive lineup is expected to include Mike Maignan in goal, with Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez as full-backs, while Malick Thiaw partners with Fikayo Tomori in central defense.
Slovan Bratislava, coached by Vladimir Weiss, are expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation. David Strelec will be the lone striker, supported by Tigran Barseghyan and Vladimir Weiss on the flanks, with Marko Tolic playing in an attacking midfield role. Juraj Kucka returns from injury to anchor the midfield alongside Danylo Ignatenko, while the defense features Cesar Blackman and Kevin Wimmer as full-backs, with Guram Kashia and Kenan Bajric as central defenders.
Slovan Bratislava (4-3-3): Takac, Blackman, Kashia, Bajric, Wimmer; Kucka, Ignatenko, Tolic; Barseghyan, Strelec, Mak.
ACMilan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Gabbia, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Okafor; Abraham.
