Fabio Pisacane wasn't happy with the final minutes of the 0-2 loss to Bologna last Sunday and is demanding a swift comeback from Cagliari against Verona today. At 3:00 PM, it's a real head-to-head clash at the Bentegodi Stadium, between Hellas Verona, who despite never having won, are out of the relegation zone, and the Rossoblu, who have just one point in three games after a strong start. This slump was significantly impacted by Andrea Belotti's terrible injury against Inter, so much so that the only player to have scored in the last three matches returns: Gennaro Borrelli. He will almost certainly lead the attack from the start, looking to repeat his goal against Udine (his first in Serie A).
Sebastiano Esposito, who is still searching for a league goal, is expected to be alongside Borrelli . At the Bentegodi last season, he scored a brace in Empoli's 5-1 win over Hellas Verona. Then there's former player Michael Folorunsho, who has been consistently good but has been unlucky in front of goal on several occasions. Alessandro Deiola (his 2-0 win in April was crucial in securing a victory that saved them from relegation) and Yerry Mina, who remain in Sardinia due to injury, will be missing . Given that Zé Pedro has struggled in the last two seasons, a three-man defense is expected, with Sebastiano Luperto at the center, flanked by Gabriele Zappa and Adam Obert.
The Verona-Cagliari match, matchday eight of Serie A, kicks off at 3:00 PM. The referee is Federico Dionisi of the L'Aquila section . Follow the match live on unionesarda.it, and Radiolina will provide live radio commentary from the Bentegodi Stadium, including pre- and post-match coverage .
Verona (3-5-2): Montipò; Núñez, Nelsson, Valentini; Belghali, Serdar, Gagliardini, Bernede, Frese; Giovane, Orban. Coach: Zanetti.
Cagliari (3-5-2): Caprile; Zappa, Luperto, Obert; Palestra, Adopo, Prati, Folorunsho, Felici; Esposito, Borrelli. Coach: Pisacane.
