Coppa Italia: Cagliari v Frosinone, fringe players’ chance, Napoli watch | OneFootball

The Coppa Italia heats up and this afternoon (kick-off at 17:00) brings a clash that is worth a place in the round of 16 against Napoli. Cagliari and Frosinone face each other with different approaches but share the desire to give space to new faces and second lines.

Cagliari and Frosinone, turnover and bold choices: Napoli is at stake

Pisacane chooses to mix experience and youth, relying on the forward duo of Borrelli-Kilicsoy, supported by Gaetano's talent in the attacking midfield. In midfield, Rog and Mazzitelli stand out, while Ciocci is preferred over Caprile in goal, a choice that demonstrates the desire to test the squad's depth. In defense, the central pair Ze Pedro-Luperto ensures solidity to a department that will have to face the opponent's exuberance. On the opposite side, Alvini reshapes his Frosinone with a 4-2-3-1 formation that puts the young Vergani at the center of the offensive scene. Behind him, Kvernadze, Grosso, and Masciangelo are ready to provide creativity and unpredictability. In midfield, the duo Chichella-Ndow will have to maintain the team's balance, while the coach relies on the experience of Pisseri in goal.

On paper, the match promises intensity and pace: both teams have chosen to rotate several starters, but without sacrificing quality and the desire to stand out. For many players, this match represents an important opportunity to convince the coaches and earn space in the upcoming league games. With Napoli already waiting in the next round, the pressure is on. Cagliari and Frosinone do not want to leave anything to chance: today is not just about advancing to the next round, but also about earning the opportunity to challenge one of the most anticipated teams in the competition.

Andrea Alati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.