Cagliari have been in dire straits lately, and the early goal they gifted us certainly compounded their problems. That being said, we controlled the game with ease (with the sole exception of 10-15 minutes in the second half when we slowed down our rhythm, allowing them to move further into our half). The only remark I would move against Conte is his stubbornness in playing certain players even when they could be given a rest. It should be clear by now that either we sign Giroud (or someone with his set of skills) or Lukaku won't ever be rested until the end of the season.
Valero had a good game. I still think he's done, and it won't be a series of good performances to make me change my mind. However, I must say once again that he's showed to be a true professional in the last few weeks. Barella was also extremely positive in midfield, showcasing the usual mix of tenacity and technical ability, and was rewarded with two great assists. Brozovic did nothing particularly shiny, but dictated the tempo of the game with his usual composure (and the occasional flailing of arms in frustration). As I wrote after the Atalanta game, Sensi is still rusty and needs time to return the player he was at the start of the season.
I think Lazaro didn't fully take the chance he was given. I mean, he really looked eager to prove himself, but he often made too many stepovers without being able to beat his man. Either you're Dinho and can pull this kind of stuff most of the times, or you just go for the basics and focus on putting a good ball in as Barella did. As for Dimarco, he had a good game. The problem with his - which is why Conte never play him, at least IMHO - is that he's both very poor in defence and very feeble (think of Rui Mario for comparison). He's technically gifted, but maybe he could further his career by converting himself into a LWF. Biraghi did nothing worth mentioning, aside not letting Esposito take a freekick. I won't criticise him for it, though, because a) he's clearly the designated taker and b) Esposito is a pro now and deserves to be treated as one irrespective of his age. That means, of course, that he also has to act as one, which certainly doesn't include whining and begging his teammates to let him have his way because he's a child.
The defence had it easy for pretty much the whole game. Handanovic had probably long fallen asleep when Oliva surprised him with that snapshot, so I wouldn't comment on his (lack of) reaction. Skriniar was the best of the three CBs, always solid in defence and actively looking for any chance to join the attack in hopes of scoring the goal he's been waiting for almost two years. Quite ironically, the olive oil farmer/countryside resort owner/makeshift CF and occasionally CB Ranocchia didn't have problems finding the back of the net in what will probably be (one of) the last game(s) of his season. Godin was decent, not good because he made a few mistakes with the ball. Nothing outrageous, but still something you wouldn't expect from a player of his experience.
Lukaku played the whole game. Again. As I wrote above, there was no need for it. But Conte is stubborn and I doubt things will change in the future. And even if they would, it could be too late. Come on, Beppe, find a way to get Giroud (whom I like as a player, incidentally) here as soon as possible. Alexis is still rusty. He's got talent, but his legs didn't always respond to his brain. Let's hope he can get in form soon because we'll need a player with his characteristics. Esposito could have been given more time, considering the result. He still managed to show a few very good moves, though.