AC Milan v Spurs – how to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Tue 14 February 2023, 10:21|
Tottenham Hotspur
The UEFA Champions League returns tonight (Tuesday 14 February) as the knockout stages get underway.
We’re in Italy to take on Serie A giants AC Milan in the first leg of our round of 16 tie, which begins at 8pm UK time.
Here’s all the information you need to know...
How can I watch the game?
Tonight’s match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1, kick-off 8pm UK, with radio commentary available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
Worldwide broadcast listings are available here.
Remember, as with every game at home or away and irrespective of any broadcast coverage, you can also follow all the action via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, featuring live text updates, audio commentary and statistics throughout the match. Log on from 90 minutes before kick-off to keep up-to-date with everything that’s happening.
What is the team news?
Antonio Conte has hinted that Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr will feature in central midfield for us.
We’ve been hit by injuries and suspensions in that area – Rodrigo Bentancur (ACL) and Yves Bissouma (ankle) were both laid low over the last week with injuries that require surgery, while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg serves a one-match ban for picking up three yellow cards during the group stage of this competition.
Goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris is also sidelined as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury, so Fraser Forster will again deputise.
Milan are also missing first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan due to a calf injury, but ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori could feature after shaking off an injury. Midfielder Ismael Bennacer remains unavailable.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
AC Milan will play in their red and black striped shirts, with black shorts and black socks.
We’ll be in our traditional all-white European strip.
Milan’s goalkeeper is set to wear yellow, with ours in orange.
They played for both
Who is the referee?
Tonight’s official will be Sandro Schärer of Switzerland.
He’ll be assisted by fellow countrymen Stephane De Almeida and Bekim Zogaj, with Lukas Fähndrich as the fourth official.
Marco Fritz will take charge of VAR, assisted by Fedayi San.
What will the weather conditions be like?
It’s set to be a mild day in Milan – there’ll be clear skies and light winds with temperatures at around nine degrees when the game gets underway.
