Playing away to Cagliari is never easy. Last season, immediately following what was arguably Fonseca's best win, Cagliari met Milan goal for goal in a tense 3-3 draw. Even when Conceição met them at San Siro immediately after winning the Supercoppa, Cagliari managed to earn the 1-1 draw. However, this time, Cagliari have a serious point to prove after Cardinale insulted their club in an interview back in October. And for Allegri, he is returning to the club that launched his Serie A career, where he won the won his first Panchina d'Oro (Golden Bench) award for best Serie A manager for the 2008-09 season, as voted by his peers. Cagliari will be facing some angry Milan fans after violating the regulations and not giving them enough tickets while also charging them double what the home fans are paying. Needless to say, emotions will be running high as everyone is facing the music.
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| Gabbia returns to lend a hand, but only starting from the bench. |