
Date: Tuesday 25th October, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Stadion Maksimir
Referee Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo coach Ante Cacic named a strong lineup for their top-of-the-table clash with Hajduk Split, though Luka Ivanusec is likely to be recalled after only featuring as a substitute on Friday. That may mean teenage talent Martin Baturina is consigned to the bench.
The hosts could also opt for a three-man central defence, while experienced captain Arijan Ademi anchors the midfield.
Mislav Orsic - the club's leading scorer in European competition, with 19 goals - partners Bruno Petkovic in attack.
Dinamo Zagreb possible starting lineup:
Livakovic; Ristovski, Peric, Sutalo; Misic; Moharrami, Ademi, Ljubicic, Ivanusec; Orsic, Petkovic
AC Milan
After a rare week at work on the training ground at Milanello, Stefano Pioli still opted to make seven changes to his side ahead of their win against Monza, so his injury-hit squad should arrive in Croatia with relatively fresh legs.
However, with Fikayo Tomori suspended following his red card against Chelsea, and Brahim Diaz having to be withdrawn after scoring twice at the weekend, the Milan manager will be forced to shuffle his pack once again.
Recently returned from injury, Simon Kjaer should start at the back, partnered by either Matteo Gabbia or Pierre Kalulu. In Davide Calabria's ongoing absence, the latter could shift right and Sergino Dest - who came off with a knock on Saturday - would be dropped.
Despite Divock Origi scoring on his delayed full debut, Olivier Giroud returns from a rest to lead the line up front, supported by top scorer Rafael Leao. Meanwhile, Alexis Saelemaekers, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan all remain sidelined.
AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Tatarusanu; Kalulu, Gabbia, Kjaer, Hernandez; Tonali, Bennacer; Messias, De Ketelaere, Leao; Giroud
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 AC Milan
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