"The scoreline between AC Milan and Cagliari does not give any difference in how the game played out. It was a very 1-0 win, and the Rossoneri had to fight. One of the biggest challenges for Milan this year has been fighting against the smaller teams. Fighting against those at the top end of the division has proven to be an easier feat than most may have expected."
"In the games where the Rossoneri have been expected to get through without injuries, though, there have been problems. Cremonese, Sassuolo and Pisa are the most notable, as the three promoted teams. However, they are not the only cases of problematic fixtures and it needs to be fixed if the Diavolo are to fight for a top four spot, let alone the Scudetto."
"Winning against Cagliari, after beating Verona 3-0, is a big result, then. Of course, it shouldn't be, but progress is progress. One thing that Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano picked up on during the game was Allegri's comments to the staff in the early stages of the game, as Corriere dello Sport relays. "We didn't start badly...", stated the coach with a 'sarcastic undertone', highlighting that he still may not be happy with the issues against smaller teams."
AC Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over Cagliari but the scoreline masked a hard-fought performance. The team has repeatedly struggled against smaller Serie A opponents while performing more comfortably against top-tier sides. Problematic fixtures have included matches versus promoted teams Cremonese, Sassuolo and Pisa, among others. Persistent difficulty in turning expected wins into convincing results threatens ambitions for a top-four finish and the Scudetto. Recent victories, including a 3-0 win over Verona followed by the Cagliari result, represent incremental progress. Coach Massimiliano Allegri expressed restrained satisfaction, implying lingering concerns about consistency against lower-ranked teams.
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