No risks and second lines on the pitch. Claudio Ranieri was clear after the Cagliari-Empoli match, when he announced his intention to send on the field those who played less in the Italian Cup match against Milan. It will be the rossoblù's first match of 2024, the last that the Sardinians will face with Zito Luvumbo available.
After the match against the Rossoneri, in fact, the Angolan will leave for the Ivory Coast to join his Angola team and face the Africa Cup of Nations . The Epiphany match against Lecce will therefore also be missed, as clarified by Ranieri at the end of the last match.
Also for this reason, it is likely that Luvumbo will take the field from the 1st minute, perhaps alongside Petagna (who has fallen down the manager's hierarchy in recent weeks). It is not excluded that Gaston Pereiro will also be given a chance. Space for Radunovic in goal, in defense it should be up to Hatzidiakos and Wieteska.
Milan, however, should not be outdone. The Rossoneri are also preparing for the turnover, with the difference that those leaving for Africa have not obtained permission to "stay back" for the Cup match: the last Bennacer, who has already joined the Algerian retreat.
While waiting for the match (kick-off tomorrow at 9pm) the best wishes from president Giulini also arrived: «A 2024 begins with new challenges and renewed enthusiasm to face them», wrote the owner on social media. «As always, all together. Happy New Year!".
(Unioneonline/L.Ne.)
