Cagliari-Saint-Etienne, the probable formations of the friendly match
First outing of the season at the Unipol Domus for Cagliari, which welcomes Saint-Étienne in a friendly ahead of the new season. The prestigious Gigi Riva Trophy is up for grabs. Kickoff at 8:30 p.m. Both teams are coming off a knockout in their respective last tests: the Rossoblù are coming off a defeat to Hannover, while the French lost to Paris FC.
Pisacane relies on Piccoli’s only point. Behind him Zortea and Luvumbo in the three-quarter, while Prati will be in midfield. In defense there’s expectation for the debut of young Idrissi.
Horneland opts for the attacking tandem formed by Cardona and Old. In the midfield, there is room for Jabeur and Boakye on the flanks, while the defense will be led by the Bernauer-Lamba pair.
Probable lineups
Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Zappa, Luperto, Obert, Idrissi; Adopo, Prati, Deiola; Zortea, Luvumbo, Piccoli. Coach: Pisacane.
Saint-Etienne (4-4-2): Larsonneur; Appiah, Bernauer, Lamba, Traore; Jaber, Tardieu, Moueffek, Boakye; Cardona, Old. Coach: Horneland.
