Nov 4, 2026 12:34 PM

The predicted XI is here from Prague! Marco Rose is going to have to balance the squads momentum with rotation, potentially handing key opportunities to players who are keen to impress like Amine Adli and Michele Di Gregorio tomorrow.

Marco Rose may be faced with a selection dilemma ahead of the Europa League game against Sparta Prague tomorrow, as the German will want to ensure his side maintains their good momentum built up over the course of the last six games. 

Personally, some changes will be necessary, which seems to be the norm for the midweek games. This team should still have enough experience, quality and firepower off the bench to win the game comfortably.

GK: Michele Di Gregorio: The Italian is still yet to concede a goal after his first 3 cup games for AFCB, and looks set to be the European & Cup goalkeeper, which will be great to give Petrovic a rest and to allow Di Gregorio to prove why he can play more minutes.

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LB: Julio Soler: He impressed against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup last week, and is always a livewire down the left hand side, very Kerkez-esque. 

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CB: Antonio Silva: Milosavljevic won't be ready to start a European game yet, and still need to be integrated back into the first team squad since recovering from his long term injury, so Silva must stay in place and control the defence.

CB: Bafode Diakite: Similar to Di Gregorio, Diakite is growing in confidence each game and will have a point to prove. He is looking a lot better under Rose, and tomorrow is the perfect time to continue that form.

RB: James Hill: Adam Smith needs to be managed and rotated well, so James Hill should be the man to set the tone at right back for an hour or so, then Smudge can come in place for him later on if some experience is needed at the back.

CM: Lewis Cook: He is the 1 player out of the midfield trio of Cook/Adams/Christie that didn't start on Saturday, so will be fresh to dictate the tempo from the off tomorrow evening.

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CM: Tyler Adams: The USMNT captain feels like a shoehorn into every XI at the moment due to the absence of Alex Scott, so should play 60 before being rotated with Ryan Christie.

10: Justin Kluivert: With Junior Kroupi unable to play in the Europa League until the knockout phase, a centrally attacking midfield rotation of 45 minutes from Kluivert, followed by another 45 from Marcus Tavernier should be the play again.

LW: Amine Adli: With 3 goals in just 80 minutes since returning from injury, Adli will be sky high with confidence. The Moroccan has to start tomorrow, and is also my first predicted goal scorer tomorrow!

RW: Ben Gannon-Doak: Rayan played 88 minutes against Leeds on Saturday, so the fresh legs of Doak will be ready to go in Prague tomorrow.

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ST: Alvaro Rodriguez: The Uruguayan looks to be growing in confidence every game as he adapts to playing in a Premier League team, so should start tomorrow to let Evanilson rest before Sundays trip to Portman Road.

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