EL Round of 16: Slavia Prague - Milan 14/03/2024 18:45 CET

4-2 lead after a horrible performance last game. Slavia largely outplayed us even with 10 men last game. They showed real grit, were a very physical side and had several decent finishers.

I expect us to line up as follows:

Maignan
Calabria-Tomori-Gabbia-Theo
Adli-Bennacer
Pulisic-RLC-Leao
Giroud

Main uncertainty is starting CBs. All are fit, Tomori the least rusty of the returnees, and I therefore expect him to start alongside Gabbia who's been a revelation since returning.

I hope for a...

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