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Predicted Tottenham XI to face AC Milan – Conte makes five changes

Tottenham Hotspur face a trip to the San Siro this week as they play AC Milan away in the Champions League Round of 16 First-Leg. 

Pape Matar Sarr
(Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

We believe that Antonio Conte will make five changes to his starting XI from the 4-1 defeat to Leicester City at the weekend, some of which will be forced due to injury and suspension.

Fraser Forster remains between the sticks as the only senior goalkeeping option at the moment, with Eric Dier retaining his spot in the centre of defence for the evening.

Cristian Romero returns to the lineup after he missed the game against Leicester through suspension, while Clement Lenglet replaces Ben Davies on the left side of the back three.

In the wing-back positions, Ivan Perisic starts as the only natural left-sided option at the moment, while Emerson Royal is given the nod over Pedro Porro as the more defensive right-wing-back.

In the centre of midfield, the injuries to Bentancur and Bissouma and suspension for Hojbjerg means Pape Matar Sarr and Oliver Skipp start together at the San Siro.

Up front, Conte sticks with his tried-and-tested trio of Harry Kane, Heung-min Son, and Dejan Kulusevski, with Richarlison, Arnaut Danjuma, and Lucas Moura on the bench.

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