Cagliari vs. AC Milan - News - January 02, 2026 | FOX Sports

Adam Obert - Does his part versus Milan Obert recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Obert returned to the starting lineup after being limited by an illness in the previous game and provided his contribution on both ends, matching his season high in crosses. He has generally had the upper hand over Riyad Idrissi and other options at his position. He has recorded one or more clearances in the last five tilts, accumulating 20 and adding eight tackles (five won), eight crosses (one accurate) and three blocks over that span.

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Luca Mazzitelli - Contributes defensively against Milan Mazzitelli (undisclosed) won one of three tackles and had two clearances, one block and one interception in Friday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Mazzitelli drew his second start in a row, as Alessandro Deiola (thigh) was unable to play, and shored up the midfield, posting a new season high in tackles. He'll see consistent minutes if the starter sits out more fixtures, which is likely. He has logged at least one shot, one tackle and one clearance in the last three matches, assisting once and adding two blocks and one key pass.

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Yerry Mina - Doesn't star against Milan Mina (illness) was an unused sub in Friday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Mina recovered from an illness, but the gaffer elected not to use him right away, also because of previous knee and ankle ailments that had prevented him from training regularly in the recent weeks. In addition, Sebastiano Luperto and Juan Rodriguez have been serviceable as of late, so Mina might be managed until he's fully fit.

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Zito Luvumbo - Unused sub versus Milan Luvumbo (AFCON) didn't feature in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo wasn't rushed into action after international duties, logging his third DNP of the season. He'd become the top offensive deputy if Sebastiano Esposito (undisclosed), who got hurt in the game, had to spend some time on the sidelines.

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Joseph Liteta - DNP in Milan meeting Liteta (AFCON) wasn't deployed in Friday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Liteta was an option shortly after heading back to Italy from the international competition, but didn't log any minutes. He's at the bottom of the depth chart but could enjoy an uptick in minutes if Alessandro Deiola (thigh) is forced to miss time.

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Sebastiano Luperto - Shows well in Milan fixture Luperto registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Luperto guided the defense as Yerry Mina (illness) didn't get the nod right away and stuffed the stat sheet. He might cede some minutes, as Cagliari have recovered some pieces in the back. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last five displays, piling up 27, adding six tackles (four won), six interceptions and three blocks and contributing to one clean sheet over that span.

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Marco Palestra - Dynamic display against Milan Palestra won two of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Palestra was the usual force down the wing and set a new season high in crosses, but he wasn't tremendously accurate. He has launched multiple deliveries in the last three matches, amassing 13 (three accurate) and adding two shots (zero on target), two chances created and four tackles (all won) in that stretch.

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