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Milan Looks to Leapfrog Inter in Serie A Clash Against Cagliari

CAGLIARI, SARDINIA – AC Milan travels to the Unipol Domus to face Cagliari with the opportunity to seize the Serie A lead, pending a slip-up from current table-toppers Inter Milan. The Rossoneri, fresh off a dominant 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona, are just one point behind their rivals and aim to continue their impressive 14-game unbeaten run in the league.

While Milan is riding high, Cagliari faces a daunting task. Historically, they’ve struggled against Milan, winning only five of their 46 encounters. Currently sitting six points above the relegation zone, they are hoping to upset the odds and secure valuable points in their fight for survival. Cagliari boosted their confidence with a recent victory against Torino, ending a 12-game winless streak.

Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri is expected to maintain his tactical discipline, relying on key players like Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric. While Rafael Leao has returned to full training, he may start on the bench, with Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku likely to lead the attack.

Cagliari, managed by Fabio Pisacane, welcome back Juan Rodriguez and Yerry Mina from injury but will be without Andrea Belotti and other key players.

Predicted Lineups:

  • Cagliari (3-5-2): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Palestra, Adopo, Deiola, Prati, Idrissi; Esposito, Kilicsoy.
  • Milan (3-4-1-2): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Nkunku.

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