AC Milan vs Cagliari: Match Preview and Player Availability
Match Context
The clash at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan kicks off on 24 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 38. AC Milan arrive third in the table on 70 points with a goal difference of 19, while Cagliari sit 16th on 40 points and a goal difference of -14. This is a league fixture, not a 1/8 final.
AC Milan & Cagliari Availability
AC Milan report no injuries or suspensions in the provided data, so Stefano Pioli should have a full squad available, including leading attackers Rafael Leão (9 league goals, 3 assists) and Christian Pulišić (8 goals, 4 assists).
Cagliari face more disruption.
- M. Felici (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Idrissi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Liteta (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
- L. Mazzitelli (Calf Injury) is doubtful.
- L. Pavoletti (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
There are no listed suspensions from yellow cards or red cards.
Impact Summary
AC Milan’s attacking output remains intact, with their top scorers Leão and Pulišić both available to add to a tally of 52 league goals. Cagliari, who have scored 38 times in the league, lose depth and flexibility in midfield and attack through Felici and Idrissi being sidelined and three further forwards or midfielders doubtful, placing greater creative and scoring responsibility on key contributor S. Esposito (7 goals, 5 assists).
