Jaap gets back for Milan’s crunch tie

TONIGHT Milan host Schalke 04 at the San Siro in a crucial Group E game. The sides drew 2-2 in Gelsenkirchen in their first clash and, with PSV Eindhoven hot on their heels, both will be keen to avoid defeat.

Milan's Paolo Maldini faces a late fitness test but the Italians welcome Jaap Stam back from suspension, given Serginho and Cafu are suspended. Schalke will look to in-form Levan Kobiashvili for goals. Only a win will definitely see Milan through, though a low-scoring draw will also get the Italians into the next round.

Elsewhere in Group E, Eindhoven face a visit from Fenerbahçe.