AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is expected to name a strong team when the Rossoneri face Slavia Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, despite winning the first leg 4-2.
As reported by Sky Sport 24 (via Milan News), Pioli does not want to take any risks when it comes to the Europa League given it is the only remaining chance to win silverware this season.
There are also suggestions that winning the Europa League could be the only way for Pioli to salvage his job, as there is disappointment with how far behind Inter they are in Serie A.
There is genuine concern about the second leg of this round of 16 tie in the Czech Republic because Slavia managed to score twice whilst they only had 10 players.
With a home crowd and a full complement of players, Slavia will think that the two-goal deficit can be made up if Milan are not professional.
Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez are expected to start on the flanks, with two from Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer in the middle.
The usual attacking quarter of Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud should start to ensure Milan definitely get through the tie and into the quarter-finals.
