AC Milan will host Cagliari in week 2 of the Italian League or Serie A 2021/22, Monday (30/8/2021). Playing at the San Siro, the Rossoneri are aiming for a win to continue their good start.
Milan has gone through its first game of the season with a win. Milan won 1-0 over hosts Sampdoria through Brahim Diaz's single goal from Davide Calabria's assist.
There are some positive notes from Milan's victory. New goalkeeper Mike Maignan did well with three saves, midfielder Sandro Tonali showed a much more solid game than last season and number 10 Brahim Diaz proved reliable.
If there is a negative side, maybe it is the lack of supply of mature balls for new striker Olivier Giroud up front.
However, winning the first match in a difficult away match against Sampdoria was already quite satisfying. Now, Milan need to try to improve their game again in the second match.
His opponent this time is Cagliari, who was detained by Spezia 2-2 in the first week. The Rossoneri rearguard needs to be wary of Joao Pedro, the scorer of Cagliari's first two goals in Serie A 2021/22.
Estimated Line-up
AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Major; Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Bennacer, Tonali; Saelemaekers, Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leao; Giroud.
Coach: Stefano Pioli.
Squad info: Ibrahimovic (injured), Kessie (injured).
Cagliari (3-5-2): Radunovic; Walukiewicz, Godin, Lykogiannis; Nandez, Deiola, Marin, Strootman, Dalbert; Joao Pedro, Pavoletti.
Coach: Leonardo Semplici.
Squad info: Rog (injured), Ladinetti (injured), Farago (doubtful), Pinna (doubtful).