Cagliari Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Simone Scuffet - Three stops in win Scuffet made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Scuffet made three saves for the third match running as the two goals he conceded was his first instance of allowing multiple goals since Feb. 10 against Lazio. He has two clean sheets in 21 appearances heading into a game against Monza on Saturday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Scores and subs off versus Salernitana Gaetano won four duels, drew one foul and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Salernitana before leaving at half time due to an addu...

Impact Gaetano hit the net with a pretty goal, gliding past an opponent on a counter and wrong-footing the goalie, but signaled some discomfort to the staff before the interval and stayed in the locker room. Eldor Shomurodov bagged a brace off the bench substituting for him. Nicolas Viola and Gaetano Pio Oristanio are also options at his position if he can't recover for Saturday's away game versus Salernitana.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pantelis Chatzidiakos - On bench Saturday Hatzidiakos (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Hatzidakos makes his return to the team sheet Saturday, earning a role on the bench and ending a five-match absence due to knee issues. The defender should be expected to remain on the bench now that he is healthy, earning time here and there but mainly going unused on the bench, as he has taken a backseat role over the past couple of months.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pantelis Chatzidiakos - Called up for Salernitana fixture Hatzidiakos (knee) has been included in Cagliari's squad list for Saturday's game versus Salernitana.

Impact Hatzidiakos is good to go after sitting out a month due to a tibial plateau fracture. He didn't have a consistent role before the injury, plus Cagliari added Yerry Mina in January, who has been a day-out starter. He has notched seven tackles (three won), three interceptions and 12 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Nursing moderate injury Luvumbo has been diagnosed with a low-grade distraction of the left biceps femoris, Cagliari announced.

Impact Luvumbo will most likely skip the next two matches and return after the late-March international break. The coach can go in a few different directions to replace him, for instance deploying Nahitan Nandez or Nicolas Viola in a more defensive scheme or turning to Gaetano Pio Oristanio and Eldor Shomurodov, who recently returned from injury.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Subs in late against Empoli Shomurodov (foot) had three touches in three minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Shomurodov returned to action after a long layoff but didn't play enough to make an impact. He could have a bigger role in the next game since Zito Luvumbo (thigh) got hurt in this one. Leonardo Pavoletti (ankle) and Andrea Petagna (calf) are also out.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

EMPOLI-CAGLIARI 0-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Jankto secures vital win for Cagliari | Serie A 2023/24

MARCH 3 • YOUTUBE

Gianluca Lapadula - Fires four shots Lapadula took four shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Lapadula was held off the scoresheet despite leading Cagliari with four shots in the match. The forward has started five straight matches combining for 11 shots, but he hasn't scored a goal since December.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Leader in crosses, tackles Nandez took one shot (on goal), crossed four times (one accurate), made an interception and three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Nandez was a part of the Cagliari back four that kept a clean sheet Sunday leading the team in crosses and tackles. The right back has crossed 14 times and made 11 tackles over his last three Serie A starts.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Three saves in clean sheet Scuffet kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Scuffet helped Cagliari to all three points by blanking Empoli on Sunday. The clean sheet was the keeper's first since the final match of 2023 as he's allowed two goals while making eight saves over his last three starts.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Scores with lone shot Jankto scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Sunday's match against Empoli.

Impact Jankto found the back of the net in the 69th minute opening the scoring the match. The goal was Jankto's first goal involvement since November despite starting three of Cagliari's last five matches.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Leaves in first half Luvumbo was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Empoli with an injury.

Impact Luvumbo lasted 32 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Gabriele Zappa. The full extent of the attacker's injury should be determined following the match.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Starting as expected Jankto (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Empoli.

Impact Jankto is good to go as expected after dealing with a knock coming out of last week's match against Napoli. The midfielder starts his third straight Serie A match, but has no goal involvements since November.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Good to go for Empoli match Jankto (knee) didn't need to take tests after picking up a knock versus Napoli and will be an option versus Empoli on Sunday, L'Unione Sarda informed.

Impact Jankto got banged up in the past game, but the problem wasn't substantial. He'll compete to make the XI with Gabriele Zappa, Alessandro Deiola, and Matteo Prati. He has started in three of the last five matches but was unused in the other two, tallying five shots (three on target), one key pass and eight crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - 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

Eldor Shomurodov - Set to be option against Empoli Shomurudov (foot) "has recovered from his injury," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Shomurodov hasn't played since mid-November due to a foot fracture that required surgery. Despite the extended absence, he might get minutes immediately since Cagliari just lost Andrea Petagna (calf) and Leonardo Pavoletti (foot) up front, leaving Gianluca Lapadula as the lone pure striker. He has yet to score but has assisted twice and logged four off-target shots, seven chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his 11 appearances (two starts).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Sidelined for a while Pavoletti suffered a compound fourth metatarsal fracture against Napoli, Cagliari informed.

Impact Pavoletti won't need surgery and will be out for at least a month while the bone heals. He mostly operates as a super sub. Gianluca Lapadula and Andrea Petagna will pick up the slack offensively.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Launches six crosses in Napoli tilt Augello drew one foul and recorded six crosses (three accurate), two clearances and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Augello was fine offensively and co-led his team in deliveries but had a big blunder on the opposing goal, as he turned the ball over in a dangerous position, paving the way for Giacomo Raspadori. He has started twice in a row after losing minutes to Paulo Azzi. He has assisted once and added four chances created, 24 crosses (seven accurate) and five tackles (all won) in his last five showings.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Puts up numbers versus Napoli Nandez registered six crosses (two accurate), two interceptions, seven tackles (eight won) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Nandez was deployed as a right-back and did a nice job defensively, posting a new season high in tackles. His limited playing time last week was simply caused by a small ailment. He can play in several roles, which affects his week-to-week production. He has tallied 27 crosses (seven accurate), 17 tackles (11 won) and eight chances created in the last five rounds. Cagliari will visit Empoli on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Gets some minutes versus Napoli Oristanio (foot) won two duels and had one cross (one accurate) and one successful take-on in 15 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Oristanio received scarce playing time after an extended absence but looked reasonably well. He might be used as a super sub for a while as he gets back into shape, also because Zito Luvumbo and Gianluca Gaetano are in good form.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Dishes assist in Napoli game Dossena assisted once to go two tackles (one won), five successful duels and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Dossena held up in the back for the most part as his side gave up just one goal and collected a point with a long pass that found Zito Luvumbo in strides ahead of the equalizer. It's his third assist of the season, while he has scored twice. He has logged six tackles (four won), five interceptions and 11 clearances in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Scores in Napoli clash Luvumbo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Luvumbo equalized the game at the death by outworking a defender on a long ball, getting open in the box, and smashing it under the crossbar. He was very lively throughout the game. He has started twice in a row and posted five shots (three on target), four chances created and 11 crosses (four accurate) in the last four matches after AFCON, providing one assist. Cagliari will visit Empoli on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Beaten once by Napoli Scuffet registered three saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Scuffet did his part and couldn't do much more on Victor Osimhen's goal, while the opposing attackers lacked precision on a pair of chances in the second half. He has given up 11 goals and made 16 saves in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will visit Empoli on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-NAPOLI 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Luvumbo scores late equaliser for Cagliari | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

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