Milan, Stefano Pioli can smile ahead of Newcastle

Milan: Rafael Leao will be there with Newcastle

Filed the defeat with Atalanta, Milan è working to prepare the delicate trip to Newcastle in the Champions League, which will decide the Rossoneri’s fate in Europe’s top competition. To clinch qualification to the round of 16, the Diavolo need a win against the English side and simultaneously a success of Borussia Dortmund, already qualified, over PSG.

Meanwhile, coach Pioli can smile about the recovery of Rafael Leao. The Portuguese offensive outfielder, in the pits since the league match with Lecce, in which he remedied a hamstring injury, has recovered and will be there with Newcastle. Leao played a little match with the Primavera team, as announced by the Rossoneri coach in a press conference after the Bergamo defeat, in which he did not complain of any discomfort, with his leg responding well.

It remains to be seen whether he will be deployed as a starter against the Magpies. The sensations are positive, but in this sense it will be necessary to wait for Tuesday’s finishing. As for the defense, however, Kjaer has still done personalized work and therefore it will be Theo Hernandez’s turn again to fill the central role, paired with Tomori.