Countdown to the match between Cagliari and Udinese, scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

The Friulian team will arrive in Sardinia decimated by injuries and suspensions.

Kosta Runjaic will have to do without Ehizibue and Payero, suspended by the sports judge, and Ekkelenkamp, who left the pitch in the first half of the match against Bologna.

Added to these are the absences, which have been going on for a few weeks now, of captain Thauvin and bomber Lucca.

Against Cagliari there will be room for Modesto and Lovric, but Bijol will also return to the centre of defence, having served his suspension.

Up front, Davis will play, probably supported by Atta. The very young Pafundi, Iker Bravo and Pizarro still fail, but above all Sanchez, who after yet another exclusion, with Bologna, vented on social media: «Even if others don't see, be professional for the team, your teammates and for the club», was his first post. Which he followed with a more conciliatory one: «Mister, with me you always win, champions are like that».

An appeal that however seems destined to fall on deaf ears also for the imminent trip to Cagliari. Up until now, the return of the Niño to Friuli after 13 years (and many successes with Barcelona, Arsenal and Inter) has been a debacle: 10 appearances in the championship for only 356 minutes, 18 games missed due to injury, no goals and no assists. In exchange for a two-year contract (expires in 2026) worth 1.2 million euros net plus bonuses. The goal of safety has already been achieved.

(Online Union)

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