Cagliari are desperate for points ahead of their match against Udinese at the Sardegna Arena.
Sebastian Walukiewicz, Marko Rog and Kevin Strootman are unavailable for the Sardinians who need to assess the condition of Nahitan Nandez and Luca Ceppitelli.
Cagliari have only won one game this season, scoring 17 goals and conceding 34.
Udinese won four of the last six Serie A games against Cagliari and interim coach Gabriele Cioffi picked up a draw against Milan in his first match in charge of the Zebrette.
Isaac Success is suspended, Samir returns after a suspension.
Form Guide: Cagliari (L D D D D) Udinese (D L D D L)
Stat fact: Cagliari have won just one game from the opening 17 for the fourth time in their history.
Probable line-ups
Cagliari (3-5-2): Cragno; Caceres, Godin, Carboni; Bellanova, Nandez, Marin, Grassi, Dalbert; Joao Pedro, Keita
Suspended: none
Injured: Walukiewicz, Rog, Strootman
On a yellow card: Strootman
Udinese (3-5-2): Silvestri; Rodrigo Becao, Nuytinck, Samir; Molina, Arslan, Walace, Makengo, Udogie; Beto, Deulofeu
Suspended: Success
Injured: Pereyra
On a yellow card: Walace