"Udinese is a team with physical and technical qualities, a second-tier team, one of those fighting for Europe. But like all teams, they also have flaws, and we must make the most of our strengths to highlight them."

Fabio Pisacane certainly doesn't want to stop after the victory in Bergamo and dictated the line to his team during the press conference in Asseminello ahead of tomorrow afternoon's match at the Bluenergy Stadium. "We're keeping our feet on the ground, but without looking down, with a solid foundation to always look higher," the Cagliari coach is keen to point out. "It's right for the fans to dream," he adds. "Besides, there will be over four hundred at the stadium. They'll cross the sea, travel many kilometers, and we want to make them proud of us."

Pisacane, for his part, is also proud of Romano 's likely first call-up to the national team. "Seeing Cagliari players play for Italy is a source of pride and does justice to the work we're doing. We're happy," says the Rossoblu coach, who also hopes for another call-up from coach Mancini, in addition to the Swiss midfielder's: " I expect Daniel Maldini to be among today's squad. He deserves it . When I wasn't coaching him yet, I didn't think he was so good. It's something that pleases the eye, something extraordinary."

By the way, how was Maldini's week? "I spoke to him. He trained well, calm, focused. And if I think it's appropriate to field him, he'll play ." Mina could play as well: "Yerry is fine and has another week of training under his belt. Whether he plays against Udinese or not, he remains a technical and charismatic asset to this team."

The three-week break following the Udine match is also linked to the national team: "I'm in favor of it because the coach thinks it's important for the team to have more time to do at least a little micro-work."

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