Napoli enters the Coppa Italia aiming for their first trophy in six years, while Cagliari looks to make a contest despite focusing on Serie A survival. Napoli's coach, Antonio Conte, is expected to rotate the squad, giving chances to players like Eljif Elmas and Lorenzo Lucca. Cagliari, managed by Fabio Pisacane, also faces injury concerns and will likely rely on squad players. Napoli will probably use a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Cagliari is also expected to use a similar 3-4-2-1 formation to maintain defensive stability.
Napoli's probable lineup: Milinkovic-Savic; Marianucci, Rrahmani, Jesus; Mazzocchi, Lobotka, Elmas, Spinazzola; Politano, Lang; Lucca
Cagliari's probable lineup: Caprile; Zappa, Rodriguez, Obert; Di Pardo, Prati, Folorunsho, Idrissi; Gaetano, Luvumbo; Pavoletti