Serie A 2024-2025: Empoli-Cagliari, the likely lineups

The salvation clash between Empoli and Cagliari is scheduled at 3 p.m. at the Castellani and is valid for the 31st day of Serie A: the hosts are third to last on 23 points and have not won in the league since Dec. 8, four months ago. In their last game they drew away to Como. The Sardinians are 15th on 29 points: a clear victory against Monza on the last day gave the Rossoblù a breather in the standings.

D’Aversa is without Gyasi and Fazzini, both disqualified; De Sciglio will play on the right, in front of Esposito, Cacace and Kouamé.

Nicola will rely on Piccoli supported by Viola and Luvumbo. In the midfield are Adopo and Prati, on the flanks Zortea and Augello.

Empoli-Cagliari, the probable lineups
EMPOLI (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Goglichidze, Marianucci, Viti; De Sciglio, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella; Esposito, Cacace; Kouamé. All. D’Aversa
CAGLIARI (3-4-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Zortea, Adopo, Prati, Augello; Viola, Luvumbo; Piccoli. All. Nicola