Cagliari are desperate for points but face a strong Atalanta at the Sardegna Arena, when Duvan Zapata is expected to start up front for La Dea.
The Rossoblu have been in a retreat since Wednesday, as the results continue to disappoint the fans on the island.
Nahitan Nandez suffers but seems set to start against the Orobici despite being in pain, while Kevin Strootman should be ready to play too.
Jose Luis Palomino is back from suspension and Marten de Roon seems set to start at the back, with Teun Koopmeiners in the middle.
Matteo Pessina is back, but seems set to start on the bench when Atalanta aim to apply further pressure on Walter Mazzarri.
Form Guide: Cagliari (D W L L L) Atalanta (L W D W D)
Stat fact: Atalanta and Cagliari have won five each since Gian Piero Gasperini took over the Nerazzurri
Probable line-ups
Cagliari (4-4-2): Cragno; Bellanova, Godin, Carboni, Lykogiannis; Nandez, Marin, Strootman, Deiola; Joao Pedro, Pavoletti
Suspended: Caceres
Injured: Rog, Farago, Ladinetti, Ceter, Walukiewicz, Dalbert, Keita
On a yellow card: Strootman
Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Musso; De Roon, Demiral, Palomino; Zappacosta, Koopmeiners, Freuler, Maehle; Pasalic; Ilicic, Zapata
Suspended: none
Injured: Hateboer, Gosens, Toloi
On a yellow card: none