Serie A Preview: Milan vs Cagliari Team News, Lineups & PredictionMilan are on the brink of securing a coveted top-four finish as they face bottom-half Cagliari on the final day of the season. Sitting two points clear of Juventus and Como, they would secure a Champions League return with a win here.Second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Zachary Athekame propelled the Rossoneri to a crucial 2-1 win at Genoa last weekend. With Juventus dropping points at home to Fiorentina, Massimiliano Allegris charges took advantage to put themselves in a prime position to clinch their fifth top-four finish in the last six seasons.However, the job is not done yet, as they need to beat Cagliari at San Siro on Sunday night. Otherwise, theyd let the others determine their fate, a luxury they cannot afford after doing much of the heavy lifting at Stadio Luigi Ferraris last week. That victory merely served to end Milans dreadful three-game winless streak in Serie A (D1, L2).Therefore, theres no room for complacency, even though they face a Cagliari side with nothing but pride left to play for. Fabio Pisacanes charges had successfully staved off relegation even before beating mid-table Torino 2-1 at home last time out.Still, an unlikely win here, coupled with several favorable results elsewhere, could see the Sardinians climb to 12th in the table. That would mark their best finish in the top flight since the 2016/17 season, when they secured 11th place.Match PreviewMilanDespite gaining the upper hand in a fiercely contested top-four race, Milan cannot take anything for granted, especially at San Siro. After suffering just two defeats in their first 15 home league games this season (W9, D4), they have lost twice in their last three such fixtures (D1), conceding precisely three goals in both those reverses.However, after squeaking past Genoa, Milan can win back-to-back league matches for the first time since early March, and its fair to say that Cagliaris upcoming visit bodes well. Indeed, the 19-time Italian champions have only lost one of their last 41 Serie A meetings with the Islanders (W31, D10). Furthermore, theyve been particularly dominant on home turf.Cagliaris last victory at San Siro dates back to December 1997. Since then, Milan have emerged victorious from 18 of their 21 encounters at this venue (D3), though one of those three draws came in this corresponding fixture last season. A repeat looks highly unlikely, given that theyve won on the final day in seven of the last eight Serie A seasons.CagliariHaving already secured Serie A survival, Cagliari take this trip with no pressure on their shoulders, knowing they cannot drop any lower than their current 16th place. Nevertheless, Pisacanes men are looking to avoid the ignominy of going three consecutive away matches in the top flight without scoring for the first time since 2021.That could prove easier said than done, especially considering they head into this showdown on a dismal six-game winless run away from home (D2, L4). Its also worth noting that Cagliaris only road win in 2026 came against fellow bottom-half strugglers Fiorentina in late January, highlighting the depth of their traveling crisis.On a rare positive note, the Sardinians fighting spirit has been unmatched this term, with the visitors avoiding defeat in a league-high eight matches when conceding first (W3, D5, L15). Still, theyve been notoriously prone to slow starts on their travels, netting just six first-half goals across 18 Serie A road trips this season.Team NewsIn addition to welcoming the likes of Pervis Estupinan, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Rafael Leao back from suspension, Milan can once again call upon veteran superstar Luka Modric. The Croatian midfielder has shrugged off a nasty facial injury to put himself at Allegris disposal for this make or break clash and is expected to take Samuele Riccis place in the starting XI.On the other hand, Riyad Idrissi and Mattia Felici are the only definite absentees in the Cagliari squad. Meanwhile, Leonardo Pavoletti and Luca Mazzitelli are facing a race against time to make themselves available for this dead rubber, with ex-Inter starlet Sebastiano Esposito likely to lead the line for the visitors.Milan vs Cagliari Potential Starting LineupsMilan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Athekame, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leao, Nkunku.Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Dossena, Palestra; Obert, Adopo, Deiola; Gaetano, Mendy; Esposito.Milan vs Cagliari PredictionSince this could be Allegris final game in charge of Milan, we expect the 58-year-old to waltz away in style. Theres no margin for error if the Rossoneri are to dine at Europes top table next season, and with little to play for here, Cagliari may not offer much of a resistance.

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Thomas Tuchel has left out several notable names from his 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup.With limited room for spaces, there were always going to be absentees, but the German has been bold, leaving out the likes of Manchester City's Phil Foden and Chelsea's Cole Palmer.Manchester United's Harry Maguire has not been selected, while Lewis Hall, who has had a fantastic season at Newcastle United, will not be on the plane.Highly-rated Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been left out the squad, despite featuring in the past for Tuchel.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayUnited's Luke Shaw, who scored in England's defeat in the European Championship final in 2021, has not been selected.Nottingham Forest skipper Morgan Gibbs-White is another attacking midfield option Tuchel has dismissed.Speaking about leaving out Foden, Palmer and Gibbs-White, the German said: "There were difficult phone calls. For some of them, it's just a positional thing to have a balanced squad so we don't bring five number tens."Even if it was painful, I think it was the right call for England."LATEST SPORTS NEWSThomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad for the World CupMax Verstappen gives update on future in F1 ahead of Canadian Grand PrixCristiano Ronaldo in tears as footballing icon finally wins Saudi Pro LeagueReal Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold will also not be on the plane, as Tuchel opts for Newcastle's Tino Livramento and Chelsea's Reece James as his right back option.Strikers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Welbeck, who have a combined 27 goals in the Premier League this season for Leeds and Brighton, respectively, have been left out. The defensive options of AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori and Chelsea's Levi Colwill will not be on the plane.Newcastle's Harvey Barnes and West Ham's Jarrod Bowen have also missed out on the squad.Maguire admitted he was "shocked and gutted" about not being selected by Tuchel.In a statement posted on social media, Maguire said: "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had. I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision."The veteran defender also reflected on what representing his nation has meant to him throughout his international career."I've loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years," Maguire added.The goalkeeping options for Tuchel are: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) and James Trafford (Manchester City).In defence: Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), and Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur).Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).Attackers: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona) and Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United).Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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