Serie A 2023-2024: Cagliari-Bologna, the likely lineups
Cagliari-Bologna, probable formations
Between Cagliari and Bologna, on the one hand there's the goal of reaching salvation, while on the other there are dreams of Champions. Claudio Ranieri faces Thiago Motta in a fascinating tactical confrontation. Cagliari has been going through difficult times since the first day of this Serie A season, while Bologna è in great form, thanks to enthusiasm and good play.
Cagliari, with players such as Pavoletti, è been unbeaten for five days, but will face a complicated challenge against a Bologna side aiming for high positions in the standings. In the first leg match, an incredible mistake by Radunovic at 89'89; gave Bologna a 2-1 victory, but Cagliari had initially taken the lead through Luvumbo. Thiago Motta’s team has è proved to be a pleasant surprise this season.
Both teams should come to terms with the exertions of the Coppa Italia, with Bologna having è been forced into penalties against Fiorentina. Claudio Ranieri, Cagliari coach, has several players unavailable, especially in attack, but could field Pavoletti and Petagna together. In the midfield, there are options such as Makoumbou, Sulemana and Prati.
On the other hand, Bologna coach Thiago Motta will have to do without only Zirkzee, who is disqualified, but he will be able to count on key players such as Orsolini, Saelemaekers and Ferguson to support Van Hooijdonk in attack. It will be an interesting match to follow, with both teams looking to achieve their goals in this Serie A season.
Probable Cagliari lineup (4-3-1-2): Scuffet; Zappa, Goldaniga, Dossena, Augello; Nandez, Makoumbou, Prati; Viola; Pavoletti, Petagna. All. Ranieri.
Probable Bologna formation (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Ferguson, Saelemaekers; Van Hooijdonk. All. Motta.
