Against the Genoa forfeit of Godin and Strootman, Nandez will work overtime
CAGLIARI. It was a complicated week for Cagliari. Many players around the world with the national teams and the Uruguayans who returned only yesterday at lunchtime. A puzzle for Leonardo Semplici who spent a tormented night thinking about the formation to be sent to the field against Genoa. And doubts will be resolved only at the last moment, because the Dutch Strootman is off the squad list and Nandez will probably be called to work overtime. A tour de force for the right fielder, always on the pitch and for the entire 90 ‘, with Celeste in the qualifying matches for the World Cup. In such a delicate match, despite the fact that we are only on the third day, the rossoblù would have gladly done without these setbacks.
Good news. Among so many vicissitudes, the Cagliari coach has a reason to smile: Cragno and Ceppitelli are enlisted. The goalkeeper and the defender are ready and will play from the start. An important double recovery, considering that Godin suffers from a tendinopathy and recovery times are to be evaluated. An important absence that takes away experience from the department. Cragno’s return is a guarantee, also because Radunovic has not convinced himself with Milan. In defense there will be room for Walukiewicz. The Pole will have a great opportunity to respond to the many criticisms that have rained down on him after the last performances, not exactly brilliant.
The Griffin. Caicedo and Badely stayed home due to injury. Ballardini seems willing to trust Destro, alongside Pandev or Ekuban in attack. In midfield space in Rovella and in defense almost certainly Maksimovic’s debut. After two defeats, the Ligurians are hunting for the first positive result, aware that another knockout could already open the crisis chapter.
The words of the ex. Davide Ballardini in Cagliari left an excellent memory, especially for the ride in the second round of a few years ago that gave an unexpected salvation. “Both we and them have valuable players and therefore I expect a balanced match with good technical content on the pitch,” said the Genoa coach. Applause for the goalkeeper Sirigu who wore the captain’s armband in the national team in the match against Lithuania: “It is an honor and a responsibility to have such a man and player, it gives you strength”.
Statistics. The last two league matches between Cagliari and Genoa ended 1-0 in favor of the Ligurian team. the Grifone has never achieved three consecutive Serie A successes against the Sardinians. The Ligurian team has been defeated in five of their last seven league away games. The Sardinian and of course Semplici fans hope that the negative streak will continue.
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