Cagliari Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Gianluca Lapadula - Option against Frosinone Lapadula (ribs) "will be called up versus Frosinone," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Lapadula has been fitted with a special vest and will return after skipping two games due to a rib injury. Cagliari are depleted offensively with Zito Luvumbo away for AFCON and Gaetano Pio Oristanio (foot) and Eldor Shomurodov (foot) on the mend, so he should see some action right away. He'll compete with Andrea Petagna and Leonardo Pavoletti. He has scored once and posted five shots (two on target), three chances created, and one inaccurate cross in his last five showings.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Plays short minutes against Bologna Jankto (illness) committed one foul in four minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Jankto was back after a hiccup but didn't star for long even though Cagliari used more midfielders than usual. He appears to have fallen behind also Ibrahim Sulemana in the pecking order. He has recorded one assist, two key passes, and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances. He has started just once in the last two months.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Orsolini scores from an impossible angle | Top Moment | Cagliari-Bologna | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

CAGLIARI-BOLOGNA 2-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Huge comeback win for the Sardi! | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Alberto Dossena - Assists with lone chance created Dossena had an assist with his lone chance created while making two tackles (winning one) and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Dossena set up Andrea Petagna in the 31st minute assisting Cagliari's first goal. The assist was the defender's first goal involvement since November as he's made six tackles and 12 clearances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - 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

Simone Scuffet - Beaten once in win Scuffet allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Scuffet allowed the opening goal of the match in the 24th minute but blanked Bologna from there as Cagliari came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 21 goals in 13 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 28.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Leader in crosses, chances created Nandez crossed four times inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Nandez was the main creator for Cagliari in the match leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The midfielder hasn't had a goal involvement since October but has crossed 12 times and created three chances in his last two starts.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Available as expected Jankto (illness) is in the squad for Sunday's match against Bologna.

Impact Jankto returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Lecce. The midfielder has played just 46 minutes across his last two appearances in Serie A.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Set to return against Bologna Jankto (illness) wasn't mentioned among the absentees by coach Claudio Ranieri in the pre-game presser ahead of Sunday's clash with Bologna.

Impact Jankto didn't experience lingering problems after being a late scratch for the past game and returned to full training early in the week, the club relayed. He had a spotty role lately, but Cagliari are down several attackers in this one. He has assisted one and posted two chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), and four tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Will miss Bologna game Mancosu will be unavailable Saturday against Bologna due to knee soreness, coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Mancosu has occasionally dealt with some lingering issues in the joint after a pre-season surgery and won't be an option for this one. Nicolas Viola will likely start, and Jacopo Desogus and Gaston Pereiro will have more chances of seeing minutes than usual since Gaetano Pio Oristanio and Zito Luvumbo are absent as well.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Suffers serious foot injury Oristanio fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in training, Cagliari announced.

Impact Oristanio won't need surgery but could be out for up to two months, L'Unione Sarda informs. Considering multiple simultaneous absences, Andrea Petagna and Leonardo Pavoletti will be the go-to pairing up front for the next couple of matches unless the coach changes the scheme or tests new solutions.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Swings in five crosses against Lecce Augello (illness) won one of two tackles, sent in five crosses (one accurate), and had two clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Augello didn't suffer from lingering effects of the flu as he was able to play the whole game and put up his usual numbers. He'll start most games from here on out. He has logged six tackles (two won), 22 crosses (three accurate), and 12 clearances in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

LECCE-CAGLIARI 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Oristanio salvages a point for the Sardinians | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Nahitan Nandez - Speculative performance Nandez recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Nandez had his opportunity to make a greater impact in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce. He's started 13 matches (15 appearances) and been credited with 18 chances created during that span. However, Nandez has just one goal and assist each to show for his efforts. He'll look to be more clinical when Cagliari continue their relegation battle versus a staunch Bologna next Sunday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Assists in draw Viola assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Viola recorded his second assist of the season Saturday. That match marked just the second time this season Viola has played 90 minutes, but he has contributed notably to the Cagliari attack while on the pitch. Viola has started four of the last five matches. In that time he has attempted 42 crosses (19 accurate) and taken 25 corner kicks.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Scores second goal of campaign Oristanio scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Oristano scored his second goal of the Serie A campaign Saturday. His imprint on the Cagliari attack was evident, as he attempted two crosses (zero accurate) to go along with his goal during eighty-six minutes of play. Oristano has yet to play a full 90 minutes this season (18 appearances, nine starts). He will look to add his name to the scoresheet once more when Cagliari face a stingy Bologna team with the third-best defensive record in Serie A next Sunday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Attempts three shots Prati had three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Pratti has emerged out of the midfield as a catalyst for the Cagliari attack in recent weeks. In his last five matches, Pratti has taken 14 shots (five on target). Pratti has yet to score a goal this season, but he has played 90 minutes in 10 of the 14 matches he has appeared. The 20-year old will hope to evolve the clinical aspect of his game and put his name on the scoresheet when Cagliari take on Bologna next Sunday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Concedes one Scuffet recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Scuffet faced two shots on target and allowed one goal. He has now kept just one clean sheet in 12 opportunities. Scuffet will aim to keep the ball out of the back of the net when Cagliari face a Bologna-side who has scored 22 goals in their first 19 Serie A matches.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Recovers from illness Augello (illness) is starting for Cagliari during Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Augello has recovered from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Empoli. The wing-back has started in 13 of his 14 Serie A appearances, but has yet to have a goal involvement.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Starting after one match out Nandez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Nandez returns from a thigh injury which kept him out of last week's match against Empoli. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fully fit with 12 of his 14 Serie A appearances coming as starts.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Selected for Lecce game Nandez (thigh) has been inserted among Cagliari's call-ups for Saturday's match versus Lecce.

Impact Nandez has recuperated pretty quickly from a thigh injury and will be an option in multiple roles, although the coach might opt to be cautious since he endured a pair of physical problems in rapid succession. He has recorded three shots (one on target), four chances created, and 15 crosses (four accurate) in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Unavailable versus Lecce Jankto won't be an option against Lecce because of the flu, Cagliari announced.

Impact Jankto hasn't been selected and will stay home to heal. Nahitan Nandez (thigh) is returning, and Alessandro Deiola and Ibrahim Sulemana are also candidate to start in the midfield.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Called up for Lecce fixture Augello has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Lecce on Saturday.

Impact Augello was scratched late last week but was dealing with an illness and not an injury, and he has quickly shaken it off. He has good chances of reclaiming his usual starting job over Paulo Azzi. He has notched two key passes, 17 crosses (two accurate), and 10 clearances in his last three appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Impacts both ends, set-pieces Viola recorded two shots (one on goal), 13 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Empoli.

Impact Viola had a big game in what was an overall tepid contest for both sides, taking seven corners and creating three chances. He is instrumental to his side in both attack and defense and continues to contribute on set pieces on a consistent basis.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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