"AC Milan are starting the new year with a clash against Cagliari, hoping to build on the important win against Hellas Verona last time out. The Scudetto race is shaping up to be something else this season and having collected 35 points in 16 games, Milan are definitely one of the candidates to lift the trophy. The win against Hellas Verona was very important to bounce back, but it wasn't enough to snatch first place from Inter."
"In his press conference, Massimiliano Allegri echoed that it's very important for Milan to continue on the winning path, starting the year as well as possible. He also touched on some of the injuries, which we will discuss more below. Game date: Sunday, January 2Kick-off time: 20:45 (CET)Venue: Unipol DomusReferee: Rosario Abisso (VAR: Giacomo Camplone) Team news As alluded to, there have been many doubts regarding Milan's squad for the game as several players are struggling with minor injuries."
"Strahinja Pavlovic is also a doubt due to a fever, even if he travelled with the team and may be good to go tomorrow. On the plus side, Christian Pulisic returned to group training and will at least be on the bench, but he could also start if everything is okay. Niclas Füllkrug's presence has been confirmed, despite the tight deadline for the necessary transfer documents, and Matteo Gabbia has also recovered enough to be on the bench."
AC Milan begin the new year away to Cagliari aiming to build on a victory over Hellas Verona. The team has 35 points from 16 matches and sits among Serie A title candidates. Massimiliano Allegri stressed the need to keep winning while managing numerous injury concerns. Christopher Nkunku will miss the game with an ankle issue and Strahinja Pavlovic is doubtful due to a fever. Christian Pulisic has returned to group training and could feature from the bench or start. Niclas Füllkrug and Matteo Gabbia are available on the bench. Fikayo Tomori and Koni De Winter are defensive certainties.
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