The spectacle at the Olimpico, Cagliari's hopes, Roma's desire to achieve their third in a row.
Ranieri presents a Cagliari that is once again different and unexpected: a defense with the debutant Mina next to Dossena, with Zappa and Obert (welcome back) on the sides, Nandez, Prati, Makoumbou and Azzi in the middle, Petagna and Lapadula in front.
But, to stem the Giallorossi's excessive power on the flanks, the Rossoblù coach could propose a five-man midfield, leaving only the three central players behind. Roma with heavy artillery: Dybala, Lukaku and Pellegrini's assistance up front, with Angelino on the left from the first minute.
These are the official training choices for technicians:
Roma (4-3-2-1): Rui Patricio; Karsdorp, Llorente, Mancini, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, El Shaarawy; Lukaku. All. De Rossi
Cagliari (3-5-2): Scuffet; Dossena, Mina, Obert; Zappa, Makoumbou, Prati, Nandez, Azzi; Petagna, Lapadula. All. Ranieri