Cuesta’s three‑forward Parma meets Pisacane’s lone‑striker Cagliari

Parma host Cagliari at the Tardini at 20:45 on the opening day of Serie A 2026-27, with coaches Cuesta and Pisacane unveiling starkly different lineups: Cuesta backs Bernabé in a three‑man attack while Pisacane fields Maldini alongside a lone striker, Mendy.

Cuesta lines up the Corvi between the posts with Delprato, Troilo, Ndiaye and Valeri forming the back four. The midfield trio of Konate, Ordonez and Keita will sit in front of the defence.

Up front, the trident of Lontani, Touré and Bernabé completes Parma’s offensive unit. Cuesta’s side is identified in the official sheet as Corvi, reflecting the club’s nickname.

Pisacane chooses Caprile as goalkeeper and a four‑man defence of Ze Pedro, Deiola, Rodríguez and Obert. Romano, Winks and Adopo occupy the midfield positions. In attack, Fazzini and Maldini support the solitary striker Mendy.

Parma’s three‑forward system contrasts with Cagliari’s reliance on a single striker, highlighting divergent tactical philosophies. Both coaches have announced their selections in the LE FORMAZIONI UFFICIALI released by the clubs.

Official line‑up details

La Serie A 2026-27 is officially underway, with the match slated for 20.45 at the Tardini. The clubs will make their seasonal debut in the league as listed in the official documentation.