Rolando Maran is “excited and can feel positive energy” around Cagliari ahead of their season debut with Empoli.
It kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“Empoli are a dangerous opponent to have in the opening weekend, as the newly-promoted sides always have extra motivation to start strong,” warned Maran in his Press conference.
Rolando Maran is “excited and can feel positive energy” around Cagliari ahead of their season debut with Empoli.
It kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“Empoli are a dangerous opponent to have in the opening weekend, as the newly-promoted sides always have extra motivation to start strong,” warned Maran in his Press conference.
“Our approach must always be to go for the win, play our game and have the right mentality. I am excited by the start of this Serie A season and can feel positive energy around me.”
Joao Pedro and Darijo Srna are suspended, with former Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan not yet ready after his deadline day transfer.
“Klavan is an important signing and everyone speaks very highly of him. We now have a mix of young and more experienced players. We’re happy to have kept Nicolò Barella, as he is still developing and is a versatile figure.
“Filip Bradaric is closing the gap with his teammates in terms of fitness levels, so it’s as if he just arrived at training.”
Cagliari squad for Empoli: Rafael, Pajac, Andreolli, Dessena, Bradaric, Cigarini, Cerri, Daga, Aresti, Farias, Barella, Pisacane, Padoin, Ionita, Lykogiannis, Ceppitelli, Faragò, Sau, Cragno, Castro, Pavoletti, Romagna