The press conference in which head coach Massimiliano Allegri, yesterday afternoon, the first day of the year, presented tonight’s match against Serie A side Cagliari, scheduled at the Unipol Domus Arena at 20:45, had more the tone of a medical bulletin.
The ex Juventus tactician recovers one player, loses another, and brings two to Sardinia who will remain doubtful until a few minutes before kickoff. In short, not the most promising start to the year in terms of luck for the Rossoneri squad.
To comment on AC Milan’s situation ahead of the Cagliari trip, specifically regarding the squad available, the Italian newspaper Quotidiano Sportivo chose the following headline in this morning's print edition:
"Milan, New Year without a Toast."
The first part of the bulletin follows, with one player out and one returning: "Nkunku out and a Leao to test. Full-pitch problems for Allegri."
In fact, ex Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic and Serbian central defender Strahinja Pavlovic are also doubtful, though they are expected to play: "The Frenchman has an ankle issue. The coach in Cagliari regains Leao. An ailing Pulisic and Fullkrug are ready." The ex Monaco and RB Salzburg defender, meanwhile, had a slight fever but should start from the beginning.
