Belotti and Borrelli Return? Predicted Lineups for Sassuolo vs Cagliari
Sassuolo host Cagliari in Serie A’s 31st round. Both squads face returns and a few absences ahead of the clash.
Sassuolo team news
The club is monitoring several players after pertussis cases before the Juventus match. Matic, Thorstvedt, Turati and Coulibaly look available.
Some players must be assessed for post-international fatigue. Coach Francesco Grosso is likely to switch back to a 4-3-3 formation.
- Sassuolo (4-3-3): Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Garcia; Thorstvedt, Matic, Konè; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté.
- Unavailable: Pieragnolo, Boloca, Candé, Fadera.
Cagliari team news
Obert returns from suspension. Dossena is sidelined by a disciplinary ban.
The return of the Slovak player ends an emergency on the left flank. Belotti and Borrelli may rejoin the squad list.
- Cagliari (3-5-2): Caprile; Zé Pedro, Mina, Rodriguez; Palestra, Deiola, Gaetano, Sulemana, Obert; Folorunsho, Esposito.
- Unavailable: Felici, Idrissi.
Tactical outlook
Grosso appears to prefer a 4-3-3. The 4-3-2-1 remains an alternative.
Cagliari should field Folorunsho and Esposito up front. Kilicsoy is expected to start from the bench.
Deiola and Mazzitelli compete for a midfield slot. Deiola seems slightly ahead. Adopo’s inclusion is uncertain.
What to watch
The possible return of Belotti and Borrelli could influence Cagliari’s attacking depth. Our predicted lineups reflect that possibility.
Ulisses Garcia is currently preferred over Doig at left back for Sassuolo. That selection may shape the defensive balance.
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