Stefano Pioli and Milan arrive into the clash on the back of a first win in eight matches, and the coach believes the Rossoneri are up to task despite their poor recent form.
The 2022/23 Champions League campaign continues with a set of round-of-16 fixtures as Milan and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Nine years since their last appearance in the competition's knockout stages, the Rossoneri will be out to make amends for a woeful domestic season.
Sarri has a contract valid until the summer of 2025 at Lazio, and a convincing deal would need to be put forth to lure the former Napoli manager. An answer is expected by June.
Perhaps Napoli would be open to selling him in the summer, but not before the evaluation of his contract which expires in the summer of 2024 – not to forget there is an option to extend his contract by another year.
Following his recent statements, it is expected that Spurs manager Antonio Conte will ask the club to terminate his contract before he returns back to Italy to be closer to his family.
It now seems likely that Milan and Spurs will not only clash in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, but also in the transfer market for one of Italy’s most high-profile prodigies - Nicolo Zaniolo.
Tottenham Hotspur tactician Antonio Conte has hinted at a return back to Italy once the season is over. It is possible that Conte would take some time off his managerial career, perhaps similar to what he did in 2018 after ending a three-year stint at Chelsea.
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has a potential eye on a return back to the Bundesliga. McKennie rose through the ranks of Schalke, before going on to spend four years at the Veltin's Arena garnering 91 appearances in total
Roma whizz-kid Nicolo Zaniolo has attracted plenty of interest in Italy and abroad, with Newcastle United now joining a sizeable list of suitors for the youngster. Per the Daily Express, the Magpies from St James' Park have joined Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the prodigious winger.
With the winter transfer window fast approaching, Inter are running around in search of a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, if the Dutchman does end up moving.