Cagliari vs Udinese Match Preview: Key Player Availability

Match Context

Cagliari host Udinese at Unipol Domus in Cagliari, with kick-off on 2026-05-09 at 13:00 UTC. In the Serie A regular season standings after 35 matches, Cagliari sit 15th on 37 points (goal difference -13), while Udinese are 11th with 47 points (goal difference -3).

Cagliari Availability

Cagliari face a lengthy absentee list. G. Borrelli (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. M. Felici (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Idrissi (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Liteta (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. L. Pavoletti (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, A. Deiola (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. L. Mazzitelli (Injury) is doubtful. O. Raterink (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. J. Rodriguez (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Creative midfielder S. Esposito, with 6 goals and 5 assists in league play, is available and will be key to compensating for the missing forwards.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have fewer, but still significant, issues. C. Kabasele (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Leading scorer K. Davis, who has 10 goals and 3 assists, and chief creator N. Zaniolo, with 5 goals and 6 assists, are both available.

Impact Summary

Cagliari’s absences mainly thin their attacking depth and wide options, increasing reliance on S. Esposito. Udinese lose defensive stability with K. Kabasele and A. Zanoli sidelined, but crucially retain almost all of their attacking output through K. Davis and N. Zaniolo.