Head held high. " Maximum respect for Roma, a strong team, very strong. But we are ready to interpret it, we can make things difficult for them. We know it won't be easy for us, but it won't be easy for them either ." Davide Nicola doesn't hide it, the Coppa Italia match evidently gave him the sensations he was looking for and so he launches the challenge from the press room of the "Crai Sport Center" in Assemini in view of tomorrow's match with the Giallorossi, the first ever of the championship. " After having experienced the Domus on Monday and understood how much our fans can give us ," reveals the Cagliari coach, " I can't wait to return, I admit it ."

There is no point in beating around the bush: «Roma is an important opponent, they have game ideas and a lot of quality in the individuals». And the Dybala case, tempted by the Arabs, is a detail for Nicola who, when asked specifically, responds: «We are talking about a devastating player. I wouldn't be surprised if he started from the beginning. But he is certainly not the only one we will have to pay attention to». And by attention, the rossoblù coach does not mean obsession, he himself is keen to point out. «We must be good at interpreting them and limiting them», he clarifies. «We must have humility but courage at the same time. Because yes, we must be good at managing them in the non-possession phase but also at restarting. When we have the ball, I like to see my team playing it without fear and with a clear identity ».

Viola and Zortea still out, Mina suspended . Palomino is not yet in top condition, but will still be called up , Nicola said, "to breathe in the group and the atmosphere of the match at the Domus".

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