The countdown to Cagliari's competitive debut is 10 minutes away, with their first match scheduled for Saturday, August 16th, at 8:45 PM in the Coppa Italia round of 32 (against the winner of Virtus Entella-Ternana; tickets went on sale today for Islanders membership holders ). But, while awaiting their season opener, the Rossoblù have a final friendly match of the season: a double-header in Santander, Spain, against Racing. This is a unique opportunity, as they will be playing two matches against the same team on the same day: this Saturday, first at 10:30 AM and then at 7 PM.
Against Racing, Fabio Pisacane will still be without Gianluca Gaetano and Leonardo Pavoletti. In the afternoon training session, which recently concluded at the Crai Sport Center in Assemini, the two continued with their personalized training schedule. Both underwent surgery on their left knee at the end of May, with the Neapolitan attacking midfielder expected to make a quicker return . Nadir Zortea, however, has recovered, and new players Michael Folorunsho and Luca Mazzitelli could make their debuts in Santander.
Today's training session began with technical work, followed by situational drills and a series of high-intensity practice matches. The session concluded with a shooting session. Cagliari will return to the pitch tomorrow morning, again in Assemini .