Milan's Nesta doubtful for Prague

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -- AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta is doubtful for Tuesday's Champions League tie against Sparta Prague after picking up a muscle strain in Saturday's 3-2 derby win over Inter Milan.

Nesta hobbled off during the second half of the match at the San Siro and coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Italy international was "almost certain" to miss the game.

The experienced Alessandro Costacurta is likely to deputize for Nesta alongside captain Paolo Maldini, who missed the derby due to suspension.

Striker Filippo Inzaghi and midfielder Massimo Ambrosini are fit again for the European champions and are likely to be included in the squad for the game in the Czech capital.

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