Problems at Milan, who on the eve of the match against Cagliari has to deal with the likely absence of Nesta, in addition to that of Ibra (suspended), Zambrotta, Boateng, Pirlo and Flamini. To admit it was the Rossoneri coach, Massimiliano Allegri, at a press conference, "Nesta has a muscle problem and I think it will be difficult for him to be at tomorrow's game. Tomorrow we will evaluate his condition, but he is unlikely to be recovered".

"Cassano in the starting lineup?  70% he will start from the bench, but there is still a 30% chance he could also begin immediately". The Milan coach, Allegri, denies Cassano's candidacy as a first liner already in Cagliari, but also confesses to thinking of a solution with Robinho and Antonio in the field along with Pato.

"There are two solutions – he added at the press conference - one could see Seedorf in midfield with Robinho behind Cassano and Pato. The other, meanwhile, is with Strasser and Seedorf behind Pato and Robinho. Cassano has worked well, but it is not easy to get back in shape after two months without matches and training. To play 90 minutes is difficult, even if he really wants to".