Two new players in the line-up against Milan, Radunovic in goal and Ceppitelli Nandez and Godin play from the start and the former could stay in the rossoblù
CAGLIARI. The last time, with the safety already in the safe, Cagliari managed to score points at the “Meazza” against Milan. Thus interrupting an interminable series of defeats. A draw without a goal that on that occasion was close to the rossoblùs. But today’s race has little relevance to that challenge. The Rossoneri have made an important transfer in anticipation of the Champions League, the Quattro Mori are still an open canterie but could score important “hits” in the last hours of the transfer campaign. Semplici will not have Cragno (injured) and not even Simeone (transferred to Verona). There will be no new faces on the pitch, which will happen instead, at least this is the hope of the coaches and the fans, after the break.
Obligatory choices. Cagliari will play with the same form (3-5-2) and the same formation that started the match with Spezia. The news will be in goal, Radunovic will take the place of Cragno and will have a great responsibility. There is curiosity to see a goalkeeper at work who has played little in recent years and is presumed to have a lot of work to do today. The other novelty should be Ceppitelli in place of Walukiewicz, who on Monday was the negative protagonist of the debut race. The Polish defender, among other things, could be sold in an exchange of loans to Turin, with Izzo who would do the opposite. Nandez also on the field, who at this point could also stay in Sardinia until January. Provided that between tomorrow and after someone does not come forward with an important offer. The same goes for Godin, who in these days is reasoning with the management to spread his onerous contract. Marin and Strootman will have the keys to the midfield, Pavoletti and Joao Pedro will be the references forward.
I rossoneri. Pellegri’s latest signing has not been called up, there will be no Kessie and Ibrahimovic, but Milan will have many important players on the pitch. Among these Ibrahim Diaz, who solved the away match of “Marassi” against Sampdoria. But Giroud will also have to be under special surveillance, the Frenchman is on the hunt for his first goal in the Italian league. “Milan is no longer young, we are no longer a surprise, now we have to confirm ourselves.” Stefano Pioli charges the team. An important match, to get back from the break of the national teams with full loot and face Lazio and Juventus in the best possible way. It will also be the first race in front of more than 30,000 fans, almost sold out given the 50% capacity for Covid. «We are facing a well-structured team, with two strong forwards. We know the difficulties but also our possibilities to hurt them. Charo that we want the three points ».
Self-esteem. The match against Spezia said that Cagliari is a team that struggles in the non-possession phase. Too many thrills ran against an all in all modest opponent. During the week, Semplici worked on the players’ heads, invited to believe more in their means, but also to immediately take control of the game and not wait to suffer before reacting. From this point of view, tonight’s match will tell if the rossoblù have made the most of their mistakes.
Statistics. Milan have kept a clean sheet in their last five matches against Cagliari. The rossoblù are unbeaten in four league away games. Since the 2000s, Cagliari have struck a longest unbeaten streak away from home in Serie A only twice: eight in December 2019. Joao Pedro has not scored in any of the last four Serie A matches against Milan. The Brazilian hopes to do it today after scoring a brace in the opening match last Monday. © breaking latest news