AC Milan starts 2026 aiming to reach the top of the Serie A standings as they face Cagliari in Sardinia on Friday night.
The Rossoneri hope to continue their strong unbeaten league streak and maintain a solid record against Cagliari, having not lost in their last 15 matches against them.
AC Milan team news
Rafael Leão is ready to return to the team after recovering from injury and completing a full week of training.
On the other hand, Christopher Nkunku will not join the squad due to a left ankle injury, although he recently scored twice in Milan’s 3-0 win over Hellas Verona.
Christian Pulisic has been training with the first team, but the medical staff will decide on his availability closer to the match.
Defensively, Matteo Gabbia is fit and available as a substitute after overcoming a knee issue. Strahinja Pavlović has also recovered from fever and is likely to play unless something changes. Santiago Giménez, however, is still out due to an ongoing ankle injury.
AC Milan predicted lineup
Possible AC Milan starting XI: Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 7:45pm BST on Friday, January 2.
How to watch Cagliari vs AC Milan?
In the United Kingdom, viewers can watch Cagliari vs AC Milan live on DAZN, with additional coverage on Sky and NOW.
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