Newcastle end their 21-year wait for Champions League group stage action with a trip to San Siro to face AC Milan.
Pioli must have wished his team could carry their strong derby display into their Champions League opener, but it turned out to be quite the opposite. The loss made history as Inter secured their fifth consecutive victory over Milan.
Sandro Tonali gets his homecoming at the San Siro!
Hereβs AC Milanβs starting lineup
Tomori, among AC Milan players familiar with Newcastle, shared his insights ahead of their clash. He noted Newcastle's strength, forward presence, and defensive physicality, highlighting their tendency to play deep. βMilan aims to showcase their quality with and without the ballβ
For Newcastle Tonali, Isak and Murphy start, while Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson drop to the bench.
Pioli, following in Howe's footsteps, introduces three changes. Tomori, back from suspension, strengthens the defense. Pobega takes the midfield spot from Reijnders, and Chukwueze replaces Pulisic in the lineup.
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