Cagliari and AC Milan are set to clash in what promises to be an action-packed Serie A encounter, with both teams opting for a 4-2-3-1 formation that balances defensive strength and offensive firepower.
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Cagliari’s starting eleven, led by goalkeeper Alen Sherri, brings a blend of experience and youthful energy.
Defensively, Gabriele Zappa and Tommaso Augello are expected to cover the flanks, while central defenders Jose Luis Palomino and Sebastiano Luperto will anchor the backline, aiming to keep AC Milan’s attackers at bay.
In the midfield, Antoine Makoumbou and Alessandro Deiola form a solid defensive pairing, tasked with breaking up Milan’s attacking moves and providing a link between defense and attack.
Ahead of them, Nadir Zortea, Nicolas Viola, and Zito Luvumbo make up an attacking midfield trio that will focus on creating opportunities and pushing forward.
At the forefront of the Cagliari attack is Roberto Piccoli, a key player who will need to make the most of any chances against a strong Milan defense.
AC Milan, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan commanding from the back, has fielded an impressive line-up. The defense features Emerson Royal on the right, Theo Hernández on the left, and central defenders Malick Thiaw and Strahinja Pavlović, all known for their resilience and ability to transition quickly from defense to attack.
In midfield, the partnership between Tijani Reijnders and Youssouf Fofana will be critical for both defensive duties and orchestrating Milan’s forward play. This central duo will likely be instrumental in maintaining possession and setting up plays.
Milan’s forward line is packed with talent, including Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leão, and Samuel Chukwueze, each capable of making decisive runs and exploiting defensive gaps.
Leading the attack is Francesco Camarda, who will look to capitalize on any scoring chances created by the talented midfield and wingers.
Both teams have a wealth of options on the bench, providing tactical flexibility and fresh legs for the second half. Cagliari’s substitutes include Mateusz Wieteska, Adam Obert, Noah Okafor, and Tammy Abraham, among others.
Each substitute brings unique skills that can potentially change the game. AC Milan’s bench, featuring players like Davide Calabria, Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Yunus Musah, offers depth in defense, midfield, and attack, giving the coach multiple options to adjust strategies as the match unfolds.
The match will be overseen by Davide Nicola for Cagliari and Paulo Fonseca for AC Milan, both experienced tacticians who will seek to outmaneuver each other and secure a crucial win. With the stage set and both teams ready, this encounter is shaping up to be a hard-fought battle of skill and strategy, with valuable Serie A points on the line.
