Match Preview and Probable Lineup

Tuesday night's Champions League match between AC Milan and Dinamo Zagreb takes place at the Stadion Maksimir.

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Both the teams are in dire need of points to sustain themselves in the race for a place in the knockout rounds.

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The Italian opponents' only win so far came in last month's rematch at the San Siro,

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While the Croatian champions have scored just one point from their last three Group E competitions.

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After two humiliating losses to current group leaders Chelsea, Milan are at the bottom of the standings with eventual rival Dinamo Zagreb,

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For which he allowed five goals, while scoring none.

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The Rossoneri suffered a 2–0 loss at Stamford Bridge on Day 4 of the Champions League.

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That left them three points behind Graham Potter's team and two points behind second-place RB Salzburg.

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The dismissal of former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the 18th minute proved to be a turning point.

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