Gareth Bale is out for the battle against Milan

Harry Redknapp was hoping the wing would be fit for the Champions League duel but the Welshman is still suffering from back injury. That will mean another chance for the rejuvenated Niko Kranjcar.

Bale's absence, in particular, is a big blow to Redknapp's plans - especially following the left-sided player's demolition of Inter Milan earlier in the season. In Milano the young player produced as man-of- the- match attained a hat- trick. A lot of Milan defensive players are doubtful for the match. But the attackers of both teams are fit and they are in scoring mood. Betting for both teams to score seems pretty good.