Cagliari Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Zito Luvumbo - Assists from bench Luvumbo had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Luvumbo entered the match in the 68th minute and set up Leonardo Pavoletti in the 72nd for Cagliari's lone goal. Luvumbo hasn't started in Cagliari's last three matches, but still has an assist in back-to-back fixtures coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Suffers foot injury Shomurodov suffered the second metatarsal in his right foot in practice, Cagliari informed.

Impact Shomurodov will miss multiple weeks while the bone heals. His role had already shrunk in recent weeks, as Cagliari have several offensive options, such as Zito Luvumbo, Andrea Petagna, Gianluca Lapadula, Leonardo Pavoletti, and Gaetano Pio Oristanio.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Eldor Shomurodov - Assists on winning goal Shomurodov assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Shomurodov set up the winning goal in the ninth minute of second-half extra time, as he headed a pass to teammate, Leonardo Pavoletti, who buried the go-ahead goal. The assist marks the second of the season for Shomurodov, who also has a total of seven chances created in 11 appearances on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Delivers assist in win Luvumbo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Luvumbo delivered his first assist of the season, sending a cross to teammate, Gianluca Lapadula, who buried the tying goal, in the fourth minute of second-half extra time. Luvumbo sent eight crosses in the match and is now up to a total of 38 crosses, including 16 accurate crosses on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Tallies one in win Pavoletti scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Pavoletti emerged as the hero, scoring the winning goal in the ninth minute of second-half added time. The goal marks the third in 10 appearances this season, for Pavoletti, who also accounts for one assist and three chances created.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Lapadula - Nets one in victory Lapadula scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Lapadula scored his first goal of the season in what marked only his fourth appearance, and his second start of the year. Lapadula also had four shots including two shots on goal in the match. He is now up to a total of six shots and three chances created on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Makes three saves in win Scuffet recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Scuffet limited it to one goal against for the third consecutive game and fourth time in the last five outings. It also marks the third straight game that he made at least three save in a match. Scuffet is now up to a total of 17 saves, compared to 15 goals against, through eight appearances on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Alessandro Di Pardo - Unused in Sassuolo game Di Pardo (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Di Pardo was back on the bench but didn't get minutes, as had been the case in the three games before he picked up an injury. Gabriele Zappa and Nahitan Nandez are clearly ahead of him in the depth chart at this position.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Makoumbou - Available versus Napoli Makoumbou cleared a one-game suspension in Monday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Makoumbou got the standard punishment after a red card and will likely get the nod over Ibrahim Sulemana against Napoli. He has posted one goal, five tackles, three interceptions, and two key passes in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Alessandro Di Pardo - On bench against Sassuolo Di Pardo (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Di Pardo is back in action after making the bench Monday, ending a four-match absence. The midfielder has yet to start a match this season, so he should be expected to stay in a bench role, as he only has seen the field for a total of 169 minutes across six appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Di Pardo - Selected for Sassuolo game Di Pardo (thigh) has been called up for Monday's tilt versus Sassuolo, Cagliari announced.

Impact Di Pardo is available after missing four weeks due to a thigh strain and will reprise backing up Nahitan Nandez and Gabriele Zappa on the right wing. He has appeared six times off the bench early in the season, posting two off-target shots, one key pass, and eight crosses (one accurate).

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Plays few minutes against Lazio Nandez (thigh) sent in two crosses, committed one foul, and was cautioned in seven minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Nandez worked his way back from a thigh injury but only saw scarce minutes off the bench and didn't make an impact. He could unseat Gabriele Zappa or replace Antoine Makoumbou (suspension) in the next game. He has scored once and posted five chances created, 25 crosses (six accurate), and four tackles in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Unused in Lazio fixture Mancosu (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Mancosu returned from an ailment, but the match didn't break right for him to enter since Cagliari played in ten men for an hour. He'll compete primarily with Nicolas Viola from here on out.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Contributes defensively Oristanio generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Oristanio won his only tackle while making two interceptions and a clearance on top of his attacking stats. He has been a substitute on the last three matchdays for Cagliari but may have played himself into some longer outings going forward with his endeavors.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Daniel Dentello Azzi - Mediocre production against Lazio Azzi had one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Azzi made a few defensive plays (two interceptions and a clearance) in addition to his sole shot of the game but didn't contribute much at either end. He will look to make a bigger impact against Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Decent output in loss Prati had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Prati took two shots and created a chance for the second game running and has played all but two minutes in Cagliari's last seven contests. He will continue to play an important role in the Cagliari engine room going forward.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Makes four saves in defeat Scuffet registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Scuffet earned a new season high for saves with four but continues to search for his first clean sheet of the campaign. His next opportunity to do so will come against Sassuolo next Monday.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Antoine Makoumbou - Sent off versus Lazio Makoumbou was red-carded in the 27th minute of Saturday's match versus Lazio for denying a scoring opportunity.

Impact Makombou didn't record meaningful stats before hitting the showers early for pulling an opponent who was running toward the box from behind. Ibrahima Sulemana came in a few minutes later to replace him. Alessandro Deiola and Nahitan Nandez will also be candidates for the job versus Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Will return against Lazio Mancosu (knee) "will be available Saturday versus Lazio," coach Claudio Ranieri relayed.

Impact Mancosu is fit after missing one game due to knee soreness. He had started three fixtures in a row before the ailment but was outplayed by Nicolas Viola. He has posted six off-target shots, two key passes, and two crosses (one accurate) in his recent stretch.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Set to return versus Lazio Nandez (thigh) "is feeling well and has re-joined the group in training," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Nandez has shaken off a thigh strain that cost him three games and will be in contention to play either at right-back or in the midfield, affecting Gabriele Zappa and Jakub Jankto's minutes primarily. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding nine key passes, 29 crosses (six accurate), and six tackles.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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