Tottenham team news: Antonio Conte returns for AC Milan tie but has Richarlison issue

boss is reportedly able to return to the dugout as Spurs try to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the final 16 first leg in . Assistant coach Cristian Stellini has been main the crew as Conte recovered from gallbladder surgical procedure and commenced preparations for Wednesday’s tie through the 1-0 defeat to on Saturday.

was ignored of the aspect at Molineux as Stellini selected a again three of Cristian Romero, Clement Lenglet and Ben Davies whereas the England defender took up a job on the bench.

Dier is suspended for the Champions League tie after selecting up his third reserving of the competitors and Stellini tried a again three with out him in preparation for the Italian aspect, however had been unable to maintain Wolves at bay.

The defence is one among a number of areas that Conte will likely be pondering over as he can even wrestle with the thought of beginning Richarlison, as Specific Sport predicts the Spurs crew to face Milan.

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Antonio Conte and Richarlison.

Antonio Conte will contemplate beginning Richarlison for Tottenham in opposition to AC Milan. (Picture: Getty)

Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster

Fraser Forster seems set to proceed deputising in objective amid Hugo Lloris’ absence. The French stopper might return in April from a knee harm, however Forster has performed in each sport since Lloris was sidelined following the 1-0 victory over a month in the past.

Brandon Austin has been named on the Spurs bench however has but to make a begin for the north London aspect and is unlikely to be thrown into the deep finish for a vital European tie.

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Antonio Conte is ready to return to the touchline as Tottenham face AC Milan. (Picture: Getty)

Defence: Emerson Royal, Cristian Romero, Clement Lenglet, Ben Davies, Ivan Perisic

One change to the Spurs defence might come on the proper, as Emerson could also be most popular to January signing Pedro Porro. The Spaniard has proven flashes of enchancment since he was , however Emerson has begun to make a U-turn on his Spurs profession following some spectacular shows in latest weeks.

Emerson has been nursing an harm that stored him out of the defeat to , however might return whereas Ryan Sessegnon is unlikely to get better in time on the other flank.

Davinson Sanchez might come into the crew because the trialled back-three with out Dier didn't hold a clear sheet, however Stellini and Conte most popular the trio that began and Wolves and can seemingly use the identical defence once more.

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Emerson Royal has loved some stellar latest performances. (Picture: Getty)

Midfield: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Oliver Skipp

Since Rodrigo Bentancur’s ACL rupture compelled Oliver Skipp into the midfield, the younger Englishman has been a brilliant spark and can seemingly proceed alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Pape Matar Sarr has been used often and the 20-year-old has additionally impressed, however it could be a shock if he usurped both Skipp or Hojbjerg for the go to of Milan.

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Richarlison will hope to start out for Tottenham vs AC Milan. (Picture: Getty)

Assault: Dejan Kulusevski, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min

The large name in assault could be to introduce Richarlison from the beginning rather than one of many entrance three that misfired in opposition to Wolves. Each Dejan Kulusevski and are liable to getting dropped in favour of the Brazilian, however began in Milan and will get the nod as soon as once more.

Richarlison and Arnaut Danjuma could be resigned to creating an influence off the bench, although Conte may have their contributions so as to advance to the quarter-finals.

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