The official line-ups for the Serie A fixture between Cagliari and Inter at the Unipol Domus reveal distinct tactical choices by managers Davide Pisacane and Cristian Chivu, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Sky Sport.
Tactical Blueprint Revealed at Unipol Domus
Pisacane’s 4-3-2-1 Design
For the home side, Cagliari manager Davide Pisacane deployed Elia Caprile in goal behind a defensive unit featuring Ze Pedro, Alessandro Deiola, Alberto Rodriguez, and Adam Obert.
In the midfield, the hosts relied on Romano, Harry Winks, and Jacopo Fazzini. The attacking phase featured Antoine Mendy as the lone central striker, supported closely by Michel Ndary Adopo and Daniel Maldini in a 4-3-2-1 tactical framework.
Chivu Counters With Traditional 3-5-2
Inter manager Cristian Chivu countered with a traditional 3-5-2 formation. Josep Martínez started between the posts, protected by a central defensive trio of Benjamin Pavard, Manuel Akanji, and Alessandro Bastoni.
The midfield engine room featured Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and Luka Sučić, flanked by Luis Henrique and Federico Dimarco on the wings. In attack, Chivu paired Francesco Pio Esposito with Lautaro Martínez.
Early Action Tests Both Keepers
Live match coverage across major Italian outlets noted an immediate impact from the visiting side, highlighting an early goal by Hakan Çalhanoğlu alongside a crucial save by Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile to deny a subsequent effort from Federico Dimarco.
High Stakes in the Serie A Race
The fixture at the Unipol Domus continues a critical stretch of the Serie A season for both clubs as they battle for domestic points under their respective coaching staffs. Supporters can follow ongoing match updates and official post-match reports directly through Serie A’s official channels and club portals.
