Atalanta and Cagliari Serie A match preparations

Atalanta and Cagliari are preparing for their Serie A fourth-round match at the New Balance Arena on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Both teams enter the fixture with six points from their first three games.

Atalanta, managed by Maurizio Sarri, seeks to recover from a recent 1-2 defeat against AS Roma. The squad faces midfield selection challenges due to Gianluca Gaetano’s suspension. While Franck Kessie, Ederson, and Mario Pasalic are candidates to fill the void, Kessie’s physical conditioning remains uncertain. Atalanta will also be without Hien and Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Cagliari manager Fabio Pisacane arrives following a 1-0 victory over Lecce. Pisacane is seeking a historic milestone by attempting to win the club’s first two away games of a single campaign, a feat achieved only twice in their top-flight history. The squad includes the return of Yerry Mina and Kevin Carlos, with Mina expected to compete for a starting defensive position. However, the team remains without Riyad Idrissi due to injury and faces the long-term absence of Mattia Felici following an ACL injury. Manager Pisacane has also intentionally excluded striker M’Bala Nzola from the squad to manage his physical conditioning.

The match is scheduled for 20:45 and will be broadcast via DAZN, Sky, and NOW.