Cagliari Coach Massimo Rastelli warned of the “hidden dangers” in their Coppa Italia clash with Spal.

The Sardinians open their competitive campaign on Monday evening in the Third Round.

“We are very enthusiastic and want to get off to a great start,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

“We’ll be missing Diego Farias and Joao Pedro due to injury, while Gianni Munari is suspended, but Marco Sau and Giannetti have recovered.

Cagliari Coach Massimo Rastelli warned of the “hidden dangers” in their Coppa Italia clash with Spal.

The Sardinians open their competitive campaign on Monday evening in the Third Round.

“We are very enthusiastic and want to get off to a great start,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

“We’ll be missing Diego Farias and Joao Pedro due to injury, while Gianni Munari is suspended, but Marco Sau and Giannetti have recovered.

“Cagliari will play with the 3-5-2 system, both tomorrow and in next weekend’s Serie A opener against Genoa.

“Marco Borriello proved he’s in good shape and he’ll have another chance to show what he can do tomorrow.”

Some of the new arrivals don’t quite fit into Rastelli’s system yet.

“I am trying to find Pajac a tactical position that he doesn’t have right now. He still needs to learn Italian and some fundamental aspects of our football. He does have a gifted foot and a strong shot, so I am sure he’ll be useful over the season.”

There have already been some upsets in the Coppa Italia, as yesterday Spezia beat Udinese 3-2 at the Dacia Arena.

“Spal have some talented players like Mariano Arini, Eros Schiavon and Mirco Antenucci. They are very aggressive and will come here trying to win. It’s a match that holds many hidden dangers, so we must be wary.”

Check out our Serie A 2016-17 Preview for Cagliari.

Cagliari squad: Colombo, Rafael, Storari; Bruno Alves, Capuano, Ceppitelli, Krajnc, Isla, Murru, Pisacane, Salamon; Barella, Deiola, Di Gennaro, Ionita, Padoin, Pajac; Borriello, Giannetti, Sau

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