Ransom target. Milan and Juventus they return to breathe the air of Europe with the aim of making up for it, albeit in a different way. In fact, if the Rossoneri want to beat the Chelsea to erase the 0-3 of the first leg, the bianconeri must react precisely to the defeat against the Diavolo on Saturday, as well as try to get the group back on its feet Champions. In short, points are needed both at San Siro and at Haifa in two matches that could prove decisive for the purposes of qualifying.
Milan-Chelsea (21 pm, Canale 5, Sky, Now Tv and Infinity)
The most difficult task seems to be that of Milan, forced to contend with Potter's Chelsea. The precedent from six days ago showed a level difference even higher than expected, which is why the Rossoneri have one more reason to attempt a revenge. However, the main one remains the group standings, which currently sees Salzburg in the lead with 5 points, Chelsea and Milan immediately behind with 4 and Dinamo Zagreb last with 3 points. In short, anything can happen and this is not necessarily a good thing for Pioli, who risks having to play the round of XNUMX against running opponents and therefore highly motivated. A positive result against the English would help a lot, but achieving it won't be easy, even if Saturday's performance against Juve has restored life and morale to the environment.
Pioli charges his team: "Let's show that the defeat in the first leg was an episode"
“In London we didn't express ourselves as usual, even if we shouldn't let that match influence us too much – thought Pioli -. Chelsea are very strong, they have spent a lot to strengthen themselves, they have quality, organization, speed and intensity. But we have to prove that last week was only one episodeor, what happened can't be normal. How important is this match? For the Champions League, certainly a lot, but if we talk about our growth path, I'd say it's fundamental."
Milan-Chelsea, the formations: De Ketelaere out with a muscle problem
Compared to the match against Juve there will be only one change, namely Krunic in midfield instead of Pobega. For the rest, Saturday's lineup will be reviewed, also because The Ketelaere, who in any case would have started from the bench, suffered a muscle problem and therefore will not be in the match (also at risk for Verona on Sunday).
Il 4-2-3-1 AC Milan (although perhaps it is more logical to speak of 4-3-3) will therefore see Tatarusanu in goal, Kalulu, Gabbia, Tomori and Theo Hernandez in defense, Krunic, Bennacer and Tonali in midfield, Diaz, Giroud and Leao in attack. Classic 3-4-2-1 instead for Potter, who will respond with Kepa in goal, Chalobah, Thiago Silva and Koulibaly in the back, James, Jorginho, Kovacic and Chilwell in the midfield, Sterling and Mount behind the lone striker Aubameyang.
Maccabi Haifa-Juventus (18.45 pm, Sky, Now Tv and Infinity)
If winning would be welcome for Milan, for Juve it is simply mandatory. THE 3 points against Maccabi, in fact, they are the sine qua non for staying in the race and then going all out with Benfica and PSG, perhaps with some help from the French who tonight, if successful, would be practically qualified. But the bianconeri also have a duty to win for a moral issue, given that the San Siro knockout left aftermath among the fans, very disappointed by the season's progress. A shock is urgently needed, this time definitive, otherwise the risk of throwing away the first objective (namely the passage of the group) would become almost a certainty.
Allegri: "The two victories had deceived us, but we're still on the swing"
“The victories with Bologna and Maccabi had deluded everyone, however we are still on the swing – explained Allegri disconsolately -. We must not make this mistake, but live in reality: this is a path that must be followed day after day, always questioning ourselves, working with passion and desire to achieve our goals. Now there's an important match right away and you have to live it like an opportunity to get back up standing up, trying not to make the mistakes of Milan: in this moment, in fact, it is essential to have compactness".
Maccabi Haifa-Juventus, the formations: with Di Maria it's back to 4-3-3
The big change compared to San Siro is represented by Of Maria, available again and therefore owner. Fideo, already decisive in last week's first leg, wants to do it again tonight, at least that's what Allegri hopes, holding on strongly to his qualities. The Juventus coach will thus return to the 4-3-3 with Szczesny in goal, Danilo (ballot with Cuadrado), Bremer, Bonucci and Alex Sandro in defense, McKennie, Paredes and Rabiot in midfield, Di Maria, Vlahovic and Kostic in attack.
Bakhar will instead try the coup with a 5-3-2 with Cohen between the posts, Sundgren, Seck, Batubinsika, Goldberg and Cornud in the back, El Fazaz, Chery and Abu Fani in the midfield, Pierrot and Tchibota as an offensive duo.
