Milan v Tottenham: Champions League last-16 first leg – live

Tottenham midfield news: The teams are in and in the absence of Rodrigo Bentancur and Pierre Emile Hojbjerg, it looks like Antonio Conte will be starting Oliver Skipp and Pape Sarr, newither of whom have ever started a Champions League game, in the heart of the Spurs midfield, with Eric Dier remaining in the back three, sandwiched between Cristian Romero and Clement Lenglet.

“Playing in the Champions League gives a lot of energy, it gives a lot of motivation and a great desire to play this match,” said the Milan manager. “It’s a very important round, it’s a round that will be decided over two games, but we know that starting the first one well would be a big step forward.”

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