Cagliari's season kicks off at 6:30 PM with the Coppa Italia round of 32 match against Arezzo. The first competitive match at the Unipol Domus will feature a host of changes for Fabio Pisacane's team, which looks significantly refreshed compared to the 2025-26 season. This begins with the situation surrounding Sebastiano Esposito, who presented a new medical certificate yesterday .
The Rossoblu's basic formation will be 4-3-2-1, with Winks and Romano playing as a double-playmaker, and Jacopo Fazzini acting as a unifying force in the attack. Daniel Maldini could be the new addition to the attacking trio: Pisacane hinted yesterday that he could start from the start. In defense, with Yerry Mina still regaining his fitness, captain Alessandro Deiola will be alongside Juan Rodríguez. Arezzo will feature a number of former Cagliari players, from Cristian Bucchi on the bench to Alberto Cerri in attack, via Artur Ioniță in midfield.
These are the probable lineups for Cagliari-Arezzo : referee Andrea Calzavara from the Varese section, kick-off at 6.30 pm.
Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Zé Pedro, Deiola, Juan Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Winks, Fazzini; Adopo, Maldini; Mendy. Coach: Pisacane.
Arezzo (4-3-3): Nunziante; Renzi, Gilli, Illanes, Righetti; Sala, Chierico, Ioniță; Arena, Cerri, Tavernelli. Coach: Bucchi.