After two away games and as many draws, Cagliari returns to the Unipol Domus where they have won their last five games and where they now hope to beat Genoa. This is probably the last call for second place, occupied by the Ligurians and currently nine points away.
At the same time, Ranieri's team must stabilize in the playoff zone, which is also why a success tonight is essential.
And to obtain it, the Roman coach will initially rely on Radunovic, Altare, Dossena, Goldaniga, Zappa, Mancosu, Makoumbou, Rog, Barreca, Luvumbo and Lapadula on his return, the latter, after his discounted disqualification in Venice. Nandez, Deiola and Di Pardo restart from the bench, he had already broken the ice at "Penzo" Pavoletti. Falco, Lella and Viola are the only ones unavailable. Emergency, therefore, almost returned.
Turbulent transfer for Gilardino's team, who landed in Elmas around 4.00 pm (only four and a half hours before the match) due to a technical malfunction of the plane. Several forfeits in the Griffon, including the former Strootman. The icebreaker will be Martínez, Sabelli, Bani, Dragusin, Criscito, Vogliacco, Badelj, Frendrup, Gudmundsson, Puscas and Jagiello.
Kick-off at 20.30, expert Valeri referees. For Cagliari it is the day of truth.
