Impact Petagna made a very brief appearance in his return after sitting out two months. He'll duel with Mirko Maric for backup duties behind Milan Djuric from here on out.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Comes in late against Lazio Petagna (pneumonia) subbed in at the 89th minute in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.
Will return versus Lazio Petagna (illness) will be an option versus Lazio, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.
Impact Petagna will be back after dealing with pneumonia and an extended period of time to get back into playing shape. He last played in early September. He'll resume deputizing Milan Djuric up front. He has played thrice so far, tallyign four off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and one interception.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Milan tilt Petagna (pneumonia) won't be called up versus Milan, coach Alessandro Nesta announced.
Impact Petagna will continue to miss time while working his way back after dealing with pneumonia for a couple of weeks and might be given the next break to be fully ready. Milan Djuric and Mirko Maric have starred as the no.9 while he recovers.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Still on the mend Petagna (pneumonia) hasn't been selected for Monday's clash with Verona, Monza announced.
Impact Petagna keeps working on his conditioning after an extended bout with pneumonia. Milan Djuric will most likely lead the frontline again, with Mirko Maric backing him up.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to miss time Petagna (illness) has been omitted from Monza's squad list to face Roma on Sunday.
Impact Petagna has dealt with pneumonia for a couple of weeks and, while he returned to training in recent days, he's not yet in condition to be available. He'll return after the break. Milan Djuric and Mirko Maric will continue to be the top two option in the role Sunday.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Petagna (illness) will remain sidelined for Sunday's match versus Napoli, Monza announced.
Impact Petagna will sit out his second straight fixture while recovering from an illness. Mirko Maric will once again back up Milan Djuric at the no.9 position.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Bologna game Petagna hasn't been selected for Sunday's match versus Bologna due to a fever, Monza relayed.
Impact Petagna came down with an illness in the lead-up to the game and will stay home. Mirko Maric will deputize Milan Djuric up front in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in draw Petagna had three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Empoli.
Impact Petagna had a good offensive outing and led Monza in shots during the road draw. The forward was mostly a backup for Cagliari last season and logged just one goal and one assist. He will now look to top those numbers in 2024-25.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Leaving Cagliari Petagna is headed back to Monza as Cagliari didn't activate their option to buy, Cagliari director Nereo Bonato relayed.
Impact Petagna scored just once and dealt with numerous physical problems during the loan. He'll be evaluated by the new Monza coach and would serve as Milan Djuric's deputy if he stayed put.
JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE
Unused sub against Genoa Petagna (calf) didn't feature in Monday's 3-0 loss to Genoa.
Impact Petagna was back to the bench after an extended absence but wasn't fielded right away. He'll compete with Eldor Shomurodov and Gianluca Lapadula in the coming fixtures. He has scored and assisted once in 18 appearances (13 starts), posting 20 shots (eight on target) and 18 chances created.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Monday Petanga (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Genoa.
Impact Petanga is on the team sheet Monday, as expected, making his return from a seven-match spell on the bench due to calf issues. He will look to get back in the starting XI for some of the club's final games of the season now that he is fit, as he has started in 13 of his 18 appearances this campaign, playing in more of a rotational role.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Likely for Genoa bout Petagna has trained in full fashion for two days in a row ahead of Monday's clash with Genoa, Cagliari announced.
Impact Petagna was said to be close in a recent presser by coach Claudio Ranieri and is poised to be back on the game-day squad list in the next round after missing seven fixtures because of a calf strain. He'll be eased into action, and his role wasn't too consistent even when fully fit if all the other attackers were available. He has logged one goal, seven shots (three on target) and seven chances created in his last five appearances.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers calf injury Petagna will miss three weeks with a right calf strain, L'Unione Sarda informed.
Impact Petagna got hurt in training, and the ensuing tests revealed a lesion that will most likely sideline him through the March international break. Cagliari will lean on Gianluca Lapadula, Zito Luvumbo and the returning Eldor Shomurodov (foot) while he's on the mend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth consecutive start Petagna registered three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 4-0 defeat against Roma.
Impact Petanga was selected to the starting lineup for the fifth consecutive match Monday and has played 90 minutes in three of those five matches. Over the run of matches, Petagna has attempted eight shots (three on target), created 11 chances, and scored once.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Creates four chances against Torino Petagna drew three fouls, won seven duels, and had one shot (one on goal) and four chances created in Friday's 1-2 defeat versus Torino.
Impact Petagna couldn't properly follow up his recent slump-busting goal but had a decent display from the creative standpoint. He has registered five shots (two on target), nine key passes, and one tackle (one won) in the last four rounds.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Breaks goal drought Petagna scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.
Impact Petagna found the back of the net in the 31st minute scoring Cagliari's first goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for Petagna and also his first goal since joining Cagliari.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet despite start against Juventus Petagna drew one foul, won two duels, and had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Juventus.
Impact Petagna returned to the starting XI after four matches but didn't exploit the opportunity. He's stuck in a timeshare that also involves Gaetano Pio Oristanio, Gianluca Lapadula, and Leonardo Pavoletti. He has tallied one assist, eight shots (three on target), four chances created, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first assist of the season Petagna assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
Impact Petagna earned his first assist of the season and his first with his new club on Sunday, finding Gabriele Zappa in the 69th minute for the game-winning goal. The forward only appeared for 26 minutes as a substitute in the win, as he seems to have lost his spot in the starting XI after a two-match spell on the sidelines before Sunday.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays little versus Atalanta Petagna (calf) won one duel, had one successful take-on, and had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Petagna returned to the squad list after missing time with a calf injury but evidently didn't have many minutes in his legs. He hasn't put up many stats in his two appearances since joining from Monza. Eldor Shomurodov didn't have a good showing, so he'll likely be in the XI against Milan if Leonardo Pavoletti (illness) is still somewhat limited.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Atalanta Petagna (calf) will be an option versus Atalanta Sunday, coach Claudio Ranieri announced.
Impact Petagna has shaken off a minor calf problem that sidelined him for one game and will be in contention to start primarily with Leonardo Pavoletti. He didn't put up numbers in his lone appearance so far.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Udinese game Petagna (calf) is unavailable for Sunday's clash with Udinese, Cagliari announced.
Impact Petagna escaped without a major injury but will miss at least one match due to a sore calf. Zito Luvumbo, Leonardo Pavoletti, Gaetano Pio Ostanio, and Eldor Shomurodov will be the offensive options Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids major injuries Petagna (calf) trained on the side once the sessions resumed Wednesday, Cagliari announced.
Impact Petagna getting in some work, although in a limited fashion, and not simply undergoing therapies like other injured players suggests he escaped without a significant calf issue and will try to shake it off during the break.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off against Bologna Petagna registered one clearance in the first half in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Bologna before leaving with a calf problem, Tuttomercatoweb reports.
Impact Petagna got the call right away to replace Leonardo Pavoletti and Gianluca Lapadula but didn't do much and was visibly icing his muscle after intermission. He's headed for some tests. Eldor Shomurodov is the only remaining healthy center-forward in the squad, although speedsters Zito Luvumbo and Gaetano Pio Oristanio have occasionally teamed up in the early going.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Cagliari Petagna has joined Cagliari on loan with an option to buy from Monza, the Serie A site officializes.
Impact Petagna saw his playing time progressively decrease last season and wasn't involved in the first two matches of 2023/2024. He'll contribute to replacing Gianluca Lapadula at his new club and will have a better shot at a regular role, although he hasn't been very prolific in the last few years. He tallied four goals, five assists, 36 shots (13 on target), and 30 chances created in the past campaign.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench in finale Petagna scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 loss versus Atalanta.
Impact Petanga scored in Sunday's season finale, a strike in the 81st minute assisted by Nicolo Rovella. It was the only shot he took in the match to go with one drawn foul in his 28 minutes off the bench. He put together a decent season in his first season at Monza, finishing with four goals and five assists in 31 appearances (19 starts).
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
