Today (17.30, Italy 1) in Reggio Emilia with Sassuolo space for many Primavera: whoever passes the turn will face Juve
CAGLIARI. It is not known if the match against Sassuolo is a hindrance or an opportunity. If Cagliari had had a better ranking, it probably would have been an opportunity to try to make their way in the Italian Cup. But the championship has priority and today in Reggio Emilia (knockout round of 16, 5.30 pm live on Italia 1), Mazzarri will give space to some young players from the Primavera (seven on the list). Cragno, Deiola, Joao Pedro and Marin have not been called up. The neroverdi will do the same thing, too, forced to deal with absences. Surely Pavoletti and Carboni will be on the pitch who will miss Sunday’s match against Fiorentina through disqualification.
The choices. The coach could still give Goldaniga space to allow the defender to put minutes in his legs. There will certainly be a chance for Obert and Ladinetti. The striker Gagliano should also start among the holders. Lykogiannis also on the field. Desogus (he has just signed his first professional contract) and Cavuoti are among those called up and ready to give their contribution. «Salvation is our goal – said Mazzarri on Sunday evening after the match against Roma -, the championship comes first. This does not mean that we will play extras with Sassuolo, we will go and play our game, maybe we will be able to make it through ». Which, incidentally, would give away with Juventus.
The opponents. “We arrive at the match against Cagliari sad and angry for how the last Serie A match against Verona went, but now we have to look ahead”. Words from Dionisi, Sassuolo coach, who has called up several Primavera players. «The match against Cagliari must serve as an opportunity for redemption. The first goal remains to go through, it would be a historic result for us. We will think about the championship and Turin later, we need to have the head of the Italian Cup which could also become a goal. Always remembering that in any case we don’t have much strength at the moment and we need to manage the squad in the best possible way even using the Primavera ».
In the day. Cagliari will leave this morning on a charter flight and will return immediately after the game. Mazzarri and the club have planned everything in detail and made sure that training can take place regularly on Thursday, without any travel-related hitches. All in a few hours then and immediately head to Fiorentina.
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