v Dinamo Zagreb, UEFA Champions League 2022/2023: suspended, referee and standings
After nine whole months (7 December 2021) the Champions League returns to San Siro. From AC Milan v Liverpool to AC Milan v Dinamo Zagreb on matchday 2 of Group E. After the draw against FC Salzburg in their opening game, the Rossoneri pursue a home victory that evaded them last time round.
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AC Milan come into this match of the back off their fine win over Sampdoria in Genoa, but at the same time they are a little shaky. Origi and Rebić, struggling with their respective injuries, will be absent, as will Florenzi and Ibrahimović both with long-term injuries. Also absent are the unregistered players Tătăruşanu, Vranckx, Thiaw, Adli, Lazetić and Bakayoko. Rafael Leão, who was sent off at Marassi but is available today against the Croatians, will return, as will Rade Krunić, who returns to the squad after a month's absence.
"If we play at a high level we have the chance to win - Coach Pioli stated on the eve of the match - I field the best team possible for every game, the team is in a good place, and we will play with great determination. The match is important, but it can't be decisive yet".
