Here is the latest from the pitches and the probable lineups for Cagliari-Como:
The latest on Cagliari
After the good draw, seasoned with an equally good performance, Cagliari is preparing to face the second consecutive home game. On Monday at 18:30 Como will arrive, thirsty for revenge after the 3-0 suffered on the first day against Juventus. Nicola is awaiting the definitive recoveries of Viola, Mina and Palomino, who are gradually catching up with the rest of the squad, even if it is unlikely that they will be used from the first minute. And with Zortea still out due to a shoulder problem, the anti-Lariani formation should be the same as the one that started against Roma. In front of Scuffet there will be the trio formed by Zappa-Wieteska-Luperto. On the outs, Azzi will still play on the right and Augello on the left. Prati will be the playmaker with Marin and Deiola and roar on the half wings. Piccoli and Luvumbo will anxiously wait to be put in the conditions to hurt the opponent. But beware of Pavoletti’s candidacy, who appeared in great shape in his first appearance (from Cagliari, Giancarlo Cornacchia).
The latest on Como
Coach Cesc Fabregas is looking for different solutions to give consistency to his Como after the 3-0 defeat in their debut against Juventus. The formation could change to a sort of 4-4-2 with Reina in goal, Iovine and Alberto Moreno on the flanks with Goldaniga and Barba in the middle given Varane’s less than perfect conditions. Strefezza and Da Cunha will operate on the wings in midfield, with Braunoder who should be supported by Mazzitelli in the middle, with the former Frosinone player in a ballot with Engelhardt. Up front, with Gallo Belotti, there will still be Cutrone.