Carlo Ancelotti will go to Donetsk expecting his AC Milan side to take all three points, feeling his preparations sufficient to end Milan's recent run of difficult form. However, he revealed that Ronaldo may not start the contest...
They're mid-table at home, but top of Group D in Europe. Now, Carlo Ancelotti's AC Milan must pick up all three points in Donetsk to hasten their passage to the knockout stages.
"It's a vital match for us and we've prepared accordingly," he told UEFA.com.
Milan have incredibly failed to win at home all season in Serie A although, paradoxically, they've twice pulled off victories at the San Siro in the Champions League, losing out at Celtic in their sole away game.
However, Ancelotti has refused to put too much emphasis on the location, preferring instead to focus on the teams.
"Shakhtar are very dangerous here but their fans' support will not be decisive – players usually win matches, not fans," he said.
"It's important for us to win but anything is possible."
But the biggest news from the Milanese camp was the return of Ronaldo, who has been out of action since May.
"Ronaldo has been training very well and is returning to his best form," said the veteran boss.
"He will probably play a part although I'm not sure how much time he'll spend on the pitch."
Ronaldo scored seven times in 14 Serie A appearances last season.
They're mid-table at home, but top of Group D in Europe. Now, Carlo Ancelotti's AC Milan must pick up all three points in Donetsk to hasten their passage to the knockout stages.
"It's a vital match for us and we've prepared accordingly," he told UEFA.com.
Milan have incredibly failed to win at home all season in Serie A although, paradoxically, they've twice pulled off victories at the San Siro in the Champions League, losing out at Celtic in their sole away game.
However, Ancelotti has refused to put too much emphasis on the location, preferring instead to focus on the teams.
"Shakhtar are very dangerous here but their fans' support will not be decisive – players usually win matches, not fans," he said.
"It's important for us to win but anything is possible."
But the biggest news from the Milanese camp was the return of Ronaldo, who has been out of action since May.
"Ronaldo has been training very well and is returning to his best form," said the veteran boss.
"He will probably play a part although I'm not sure how much time he'll spend on the pitch."
Ronaldo scored seven times in 14 Serie A appearances last season.
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