Cagliari Cagliari in Genoa looking for a new positive result. The game is played on Monday at 8.45pm and with five days to go every result counts double. Claudio Ranieri he is aware of this, and immediately points out that Cagliari have changed their tune. «We were underwater for a long time – says the Cagliari coach – and now we want to continue breathing the air of salvation. We certainly haven’t pulled the plug but we are very focused on our final goal.”
The away match against Genoa isn’t the easiest. «I feel the atmosphere of a derby – says Ranieri – but the environment has always been characterized by sportsmanship. Genoa has fantastic fans, who support the team throughout the match. In short, it will be a warm environment.”
But the coach also keeps his guard up because he doesn’t underestimate his opponent. «We are talking about a team that is having a good championship and that puts any opponent in difficulty. I remember that in the first leg we won 2-1 but in the end they put us in great difficulty. So we will have to be very careful.”
The team is now almost complete. Apart from Mancosu and Pavoletti, it is the absence of Luvumbo due to disqualification, Petagna returns after two months. «You know how I think – underlines the rossoblu coach -. Everyone is useful and therefore I am also waiting for the return of Mancosu and Pavoletti because in this last stretch of the season we need them too.”
Meanwhile, Oristanio and Lapadula seem to have found their best form again. But Ranieri doesn’t comment on the use of one or the other. «I always decide a few hours before the race. Having both available is important to me. But I still don’t really know who will be able to take the field from the start.”
