A common thread ties Ghilardi to Cagliari, starting with his poor performance in the away match in Sardinia just two months ago.
At the time, the former Verona player had only started one game between August and December.
However, as reported by Il Messaggero, from that moment on he gradually earned Gasperini’s trust.
Now, Ghilardi faces a new test of maturity, with a mandatory redemption period that will be triggered once he earns his first point in February.
Confirming his importance in the starting eleven is the likely absence of Hermoso due to a foot problem, with the number 87 finding himself ahead of Ziolkowski in the pecking order.
The team, already strained by numerous absences, will also be without Paulo Dybala: his knee pain is improving, but the Argentine will likely be rested ahead of the big match at the Maradona stadium against Napoli. Ferguson, however, is doubtful due to an ankle problem.
The long list of unavailable players continues to grow with Vaz, El Shaarawy, Koné, and Dovbyk. Despite the difficulties, Roma is preparing for a new challenge, with the emergency continuing to impact Gasperini’s decisions. Up front, Spaniard Zaragoza is expected to make his starting debut.
