Serie A 2024-2025: Udinese-Cagliari, the likely lineups
Udinese-Cagliari, the probable formations
The ninth day of Serie A opens with the match between Udinese and Cagliari. Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine. The Friulians want to quickly forget the scorching defeat with Milan (0-1) in the last round, while the Sardinians are hunting for the fourth consecutive useful result in the league.
Runjaic must still do without Thauvin. Lucca will be in attack, with Bravo, who has a clear advantage over Brenner, in support. In midfield, Karlstrom in the box, assisted by Lovric and Payero, favored over the ailing Ekkelenkamp. Defense headed by Bijol, Okoye between the posts.
Nicola confirms Piccoli in attack, with the trident Zortea-Viola-Luvumbo behind him. Midfield dike formed by Makoumbou and Adopo, with Marin still from the bench. In defense there'è Mina with Luperto, in goal Scuffet.
Probable lineups
UDINESE (3-5-1-1): Okoye; Toure, Bijol, Kabasele; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Payero, Zemura; Bravo; Lucca. All. Runjaic
CAGLIARI (4-2-3-1): Scuffet; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Augello; Makoumbou, Adopo; Zortea, Viola, Luvumbo; Piccoli. All. Nicola
