The second half of the matches valid for the round of 16 of the Italian Cup begins today, proposing the match between Juventus e Cagliari. Whoever wins will face Empoli in the next round, who beat Fiorentina on penalties. Bianconeri to make up for it after the disappointing draw with Venezia, Sardinians with the intention of making life difficult for Motta’s team like on 6 October in the championship (when, that is, they drew 1-1 away). Appointment at 9.00 pmAllianz Stadium of Turin, Mr. Ermanno Feliciani of the Teramo section directs the challenge.
HOW JUVENTUS ARRIVES – Thiago Motta will have to deal with several absences, as has happened to him since the beginning of the season. Douglas Luiz came out injured from the match against Venezia and will not be in the match, as will Cambiaso and Rouhi who are continuing their personalized recovery programme. In the Juventus coach’s 4-2-3-1, Perin should replace Di Gregorio between the posts. Forced choices in defense, with Savona (undermined by McKennie) and Danilo on either side of Gatti and Kalulu. In the median Locatelli, who rested on Saturday evening, plus Thuram. Between the lines Motta should give Koopmeiners more playing time, with Conceiçao on one side and Yildiz on the other. Finally, as an advanced reference, the immovable Vlahovic.
HOW CAGLIARI ARRIVES – Large turnover by Davide Nicola, who wants to make a good impression in Turin but who understandably has the championship as his priority competition. Sardi on the pitch with the 3-5-2, with Scuffet who could have a chance as a starter between the posts as well as, in the defensive trio, Zappa should be joined by Wieteska and Palomino. Big news also in the midfield, with only Zortea expected to be confirmed on the right. For the rest Felici on the left while Viola, Marin and Prati are in the middle. Gaetano should replace the injured Luvumbo, supporting the lone striker Piccoli (undermined by Lapadula).
