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Going into the upcoming important match, Feyenoord still faces certain difficulties in terms of force. Their list of absent players may not have many changes compared to recent matches, when coach Brian Priske almost ruled out the possibility of Austrian defender Gernot Trauner playing in the third consecutive match. Trauner's absence will clearly affect the solidity and stability of Feyenoord's defense. In addition, a number of other players will also continue to sit out for injury treatment, causing a lot of worry for the coaching staff and fans.

Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, who has been struggling with a persistent injury, will continue to be absent and Timon Wellenreuther is expected to once again take his place in goal. In addition, familiar names such as Calvin Stengs, Chris-Kevin Nadje and Ramiz Zerrouki will also be absent for various reasons. However, there is positive news for coach Brian Priske. Left-back Quilindschy Hartman has recently returned after a long period of recovery from a serious knee injury. Hartman's return will bring freshness and strength to Feyenoord's left-back defence. In addition, new signing Jakub Moder, who joined the team in the January transfer window, has also been registered for the knockout rounds, showing the great expectations the coaching staff has for him.

Notably, only Atalanta BC's Charles De Ketelaere has provided more assists than Brazilian striker Igor Paixao in the group stage, demonstrating the immense influence Paixao has had on Feyenoord's attack. It is likely that Paixao will continue to be trusted and tasked with supporting strikers like Ayase Ueda or Julian Carranza up front. In total, Paixao has contributed 5 goals for Feyenoord in the Champions League this season, and only Santiago Gimenez has a better record with 6 goals, demonstrating the efficiency and importance of these two players to the Dutch side. Gimenez has also shown an incredible scoring rate, averaging a goal every 59 minutes on the pitch in the tournament this season, an extremely impressive number.

On the other side of the front line, the home team AC Milan will be without Tommaso Pobega and Pierre Kalulu due to long-term injuries, in addition to Fikayo Tomori due to groin problems and Mattia Caldara due to lack of fitness. Therefore, the duo Simon Kjaer and Matteo Gabbia will have to start against the Eredivisie opponent.

After scoring 65 goals in just 105 appearances for the Dutch club in all competitions, Santiago Gimenez will have to compete fiercely with Tammy Abraham for a place in AC Milan's attack when they meet at De Kuip. The striker has been in fine form in recent years and is certainly eager to show himself on a big stage like the Champions League and prove his worth in a new shirt. Another name that cannot be overlooked in the Rossoneri's squad is Christian Pulisic. Considered an indispensable link in AC Milan's attack, the American international has scored 4 goals in the group stage alone, showing a quick adaptation and a great contribution to the team's overall play. Furthermore, Pulisic also holds an unprecedented record as he became the American player to score the most goals in a Champions League campaign, surpassing all his compatriots to reign at the top. In addition to Santiago Gimenez, AC Milan's coaching staff has also strengthened the squad by recruiting quality new players such as Kyle Walker.

Latest expected lineup for Feyenoord vs AC Milan

Feyenoord:

Wellenreuther; Nieuwkoop, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman; Moder, Timber, Hwang; Hadj-Moussa, Ueda, Paixao

AC Milan:

Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Pulisic, Felix, Leao; Gimenez

Latest football commentary on Feyenoord vs AC Milan

Taking full advantage of UEFA's innovative format, Feyenoord made history by reaching the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition for the first time since 1985. This proud achievement was achieved by finishing an impressive 19th in the inaugural tournament.

However, Feyenoord's journey to the play-offs was far from smooth, but a turbulent campaign, with moments of sublime interspersed with difficult stumbles. Among them, the shocking 0-3 defeat to German giants Bayern Munich was a heavy blow to the Dutch team's ambitions, but it was from this defeat that they rose stronger than ever. In addition, the dramatic 3-3 draw away to a mighty Manchester City was also a bright spot in Feyenoord's journey, showing their mettle and tenacity. However, the memories of the crushing 1-6 defeat to Lille still haunt the team's fans.

Under the guidance of coach Brian Priske, Feyenoord has always given the audience matches full of goals. Statistics show that only matches with the presence of Barcelona have witnessed more goals than Feyenoord's matches in the Champions League this season. However, one weakness that Feyenoord needs to improve thoroughly is their defense. Among the 24 teams participating in the knockout round, they are the team that has conceded the most goals, showing the fragility and lack of solidity of the defense. In addition, defeats at home to Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg also show that Feyenoord is losing its fearsomeness every time they play at De Kuip. Specifically, they have suffered defeat in 3 out of their last 6 matches in European competition, a statistic that is in complete contrast to the past, when they were unbeaten in the previous 16 matches, turning De Kuip into a real fortress.

Feyenoord's inability to defend their Eredivisie title last season saw the board of directors part ways with coach Arne Slot, with Brian Priske being chosen to replace him. However, Priske's reign did not start smoothly. Before the important victory over Bayern Munich, he was at risk of being fired due to the team's poor results. In addition, Feyenoord had just suffered a defeat in Der Klassieker against arch-rivals Ajax, and were then eliminated from the KNVB Beker by league leaders PSV Eindhoven. This poor run of results extended Feyenoord's winless record to an alarming number, and they went through a crisis period not seen in the past 9 years. Fortunately, a resounding 3-0 derby victory over Sparta Rotterdam last weekend helped to put an end to that disappointing run. However, Feyenoord have only managed to keep a clean sheet in two of their last 15 games, continuing to show problems in defence.

With such difficulties, perhaps the historical factor will be a great spiritual support for Feyenoord in the upcoming confrontation with AC Milan. Statistics show that the Dutch team has only suffered one defeat in 11 times hosting teams from Italy at home. That was a 1-2 defeat against familiar opponents AS Roma exactly a decade ago. After that defeat, Feyenoord went on a 4-match unbeaten streak at home against Italian teams. Milan's last victory against opponents from the Netherlands was in 2008. For that reason, Feyenoord fans are hoping that their favorite team will be able to take advantage of home field advantage to create a big boost before the difficult second leg at San Siro next week.

However, it must be said that AC Milan is also a team with a rich tradition and a lot of experience in the European arena. After many years of absence, the Italian football giant has only made the second appearance in the knockout stage of Europe's most prestigious tournament in the past 11 seasons, showing a significant decline compared to the glorious past. They qualified after finishing two points and six places higher than Feyenoord in the rankings. The recovery of form and the rise to challenge for the championship titles not only increases the excitement of the Milanese club. They have within them the pride of the former kings who want to recapture those beautiful days, making this a truly top-notch competition that cannot be missed.

Latest Feyenoord vs AC Milan score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Feyenoord vs AC Milanas follows:

• Sportsmole:Feyenoord 1-1 AC Milan

• WhoScore:Feyenoord 1-2 AC Milan
• Our newspaper predicts:Feyenoord 1-1 AC Milan

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