Milan-Cagliari, the likely lineups

Milan-Cagliari, the probable formations

The Coppa Italia returns with the challenge valid for the round of 16 between Milan and Cagliari. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the San Siro. The Rossoneri make their debut in the domestic cup against the Rossoblù, who qualified for the round of 16 thanks to a comeback success over Udinese 2-1 after extra time.

Pioli seems intent on launching from 1' youngsters Simic, Jimenez and Chaka Traoré, with Chukwueze and Romero completing the three-quarter, behind Jovic as the only forward. Midfield dike formed by Adli and Reijnders, in goal chance for Mirante.

Ranieri relies on Petagna in attack, paired with Luvumbo, with Mancosu in support in the three-quarter. In midfield there'è Makombou in the box, full-backs will act Di Pardo and Azzi. Defense headed by Hatzidiakos, in goal space for Radunovic.

Probable lineups

MILAN (4-2-3-1): Mirante; Florenzi, Simic, Theo Hernandez, Jimenez; Reijnders, Adli; Chukwueze, Romero, Traoré; Jovic.

CAGLIARI (4-3-1-2): Radunovic; Di Pardo, Wieteska, Hatzidiakos, Azzi; Deiola, Makoumbou, Jankto; Mancosu; Petagna, Luvumbo. All. Ranieri.