Impact Lapadula made just a token appearance on the bench as he didn't warm up. He's getting close, but it might still be a while before he sees good minutes. He was the top scorer on the team in the past campaign.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CAGLIARI 2-5-6 · 15TH IN SERIE A
2-5-6 · 15TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Verona (H) · Fri 7:45PM
CAG +100 TOTAL 2.5
Gianluca Lapadula - Unused versus Salernitana Lapadula (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Marco Mancosu - Quiet in first seasonal start Mancosu (knee) won two duels and had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Salernitana.
Impact Mancous was thrust into the XI after a conditioning-related absence, as the coach changed the scheme to accommodate him, and fared a little better than what the numbers suggest. The gaffer used more veterans than usual in this one, so he could be decently involved from here on out.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Viola - Finds target versus Salernitana Viola scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), seven crosses (two accurate), and two corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Viola got very busy off the bench, led his team in crosses since he took care of set pieces, and found the target with an easy header on a sneaky cut through the middle. He has played just three times so far, but this performance will likely help him going forward. He has registered three shots (one on target), one key pass, and 11 crosses (two accurate).
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zito Luvumbo - Scores versus Salernitana Luvumbo scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Luvumbo used the break to get totally right, led his team in attempts as usual, and hit the net with a pretty finish on a quick fast break for his third goal in the season. He has scored twice in his last five appearances, adding 11 shots (four on target), and seven key passes. Cagliari will host Frosinone Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Scuffet - Beaten twice by Salernitana Scuffet had no saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Scuffet was perforated on the two only two attempts on goal by the opponents, a close-range finish by Boulaye Dia and a PK. He'll likely get more chances since Boris Radunovic had a few errors before getting benched. He has surrendered six goals and made one save in two matches. Cagliari will host Frosinone Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Mancosu - Fit for starting XI Mancosu is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Salernitana.
Impact Mancosu returns from a knee injury which has kept him out the entire season to date. The midfielder will make his season debut on Sunday, but may not be able to play the entire match.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Lapadula - Called up for Salernitana game Lapadula (ankle) has been inserted in Cagliari's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.
Impact Lapadula will make the trip and the game-day squad list, although the gaffer had reservations about his fitness in the pre-game presser, so it might still be a week or two before he starts seeing minutes.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Lapadula - Close to coming back Lapadula (ankle) "worked with the group for the first time Friday, and I think he wants to come with us even though he can't play yet," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.
Impact Lapadula is in the homestretch of his rehab from a significant ankle injury and could make a token appearance on the bench in the next game even though he can't log minutes just yet.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Mancosu - Available versus Salernitana Mancosu (knee) "is close to 100 percent and will be an option in all offensive roles going forward," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.
Impact Mancosu sprained his knee during the summer and was called up for one of the early matches but then resumed being unavailable to work on his conditioning. He's out of the woods from that standpoint following the break, and he'll provide depth in a few positions up front. He had a big role in Serie B last season, but Cagliari signed multiple strikers during the summer window.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pantelis Chatzidiakos - Will miss Salernitana game Hatzidiakos (thigh) "won't be risked versus Salernitana," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.
Impact Hatzidiakos has been limited in practice by an ailment after international duties and will be given another week to recover. Adam Obert is the top candidate to replace him in the back. Instead, Paulo Azzi and Jakub Jankto would start if the coach preferred using a four-man line.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pantelis Chatzidiakos - Sustains small injury on international duty Hatzidiakos trained on the side Tuesday due to a right thigh bruise, Cagliari announced.
Impact Hatzidiakos reported back early after starring with Greece due to the issue, but the tests confirmed it was minor. He has a handful of days to recover ahead of Sunday's clash with Salernitana. Otherwise, Adam Obert would likely be in the XI.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nahitan Nandez - Nets penalty against Roma Nandez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Roma.
Impact Nandez won a penalty in the 86th minute and converted it in the 87th minute to make the score 1-4. He captained his team and also made a tackle. He has played in all eight games this season and has two goal involvements in the last three games.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Scuffet - Concedes four to Roma Scuffet recorded one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Roma.
Impact Scuffet made a save and a clearance but conceded goals to Romelu Lukaku, Houssem Aouar and Andrea Belotti. This was his first appearance of the season.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jakub Jankto - Rides the pine versus Roma Jankto (illness) didn't play in Sunday's 1-4 defeat against Roma.
Impact Jankto returned after a multi-game absence but didn't get minutes. He'll try to unseat Tommaso Augello, Matteo Prati, and Ibrahim Sulemana considering his versatility. He has notched four inaccurate crosses, four tackles, and eight clerances in three matches.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Desogus - Unused in Roma game Desogus (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Roma.
Impact Desogus was an option, but he has a few more established players ahead of him in the pecking order. He logged two goals and four assists while on loan at Pescara last season, and the gaffer stated that he'd try to give him some minutes, but he's at his first Serie A season.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boris Radunovic - Added to squad list Radunovic has shaken off his eye contusion and will back up Simone Scuffet Sunday, Cagliari announced.
Impact Radunovic was initially ruled out due to the ailment, but he's feeling better and will be on the bench. He's a longshot to feature unless something weird happens. He has allowed 12 goals, made 16 saves, and kept two clean sheets in seven matches. He lost the starting job, at least for now, due to some blunders in recent games.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boris Radunovic - Ruled out for Roma clash Radunovic won't be an option for Sunday's game versus Roma due to an eye contusion, Cagliari announced.
Impact Radunovic had already been demoted before picking up the injury in practice. He'll have to over Simone Scuffet doesn't play too well to reclaim the starting job later on.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gaston Pereiro - Reinstated for Roma game Pereiro has been called up for Sunday's match versus Roma, Cagliari announced.
Impact Pereiro wasn't an option for the first few games as the team didn't register him in their squad beforehand, but that changed this week, and he'll provide depth in a few offensive roles. He tallied four goals, two assists, 21 shots (nine on target), and 20 chances created in 29 matches (nine starts) two years ago.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jakub Jankto - Good to go for Roma contest Jankto (flu) has been included in Cagliari's call-ups for Sunday's match versus Roma.
Impact Jankto needed a couple of weeks to fully shake off an illness and work on his conditioning. He'll be in the mix to start in a pair of roles. He did it twice in three matches before the problem, recording our tackles, eight clearances, and four crosses (one accurate).
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Desogus - Available against Roma Desogus (ankle) has been called up for the first time this season for Sunday's clash with Roma.
Impact Desogus has missed every game so far due to a pre-season injury and wasn't a regular in Serie B in the past season, so he'll at most make some cameos here and there, trying to exploit his versatility.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Scuffet - Will start versus Roma Scuffet "will get the nod against Roma because Boris Radunovic isn't serene at this moment," coach Claudio Ranieri informed.
Impact Scuffet will have to first chance due to his teammate's struggle and will try to keep ahold of the starting job, although his first opponent is pretty challenging.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zito Luvumbo - Nursing ailment Luvumbo "is touch-and-go due to a thigh problem, but he'll be on the bench versus Roma Sunday," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.
Impact Luvumbo was unusually spared in the past game since he's the most effective striker on the squad and has been limited in training afterward. He'll at most make a cameo in this one, with either Gaetano Pio Oristanio or Eldor Shomurodov getting the nod. He has scored twice and added 14 shots (three on target), eight key passes, and 14 crosses (seven accurate) in six matches.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Dossena - Scores own goal Dossena scored an own goal and won two of his three tackles in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina.
Impact Dossena was unlucky to see a cross deflect off of him and into the net. With the opposition dominating the game, the defender made some important interventions, making three interceptions and two clearances.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Augello - Six crosses in loss Augello attempted six crosses (one accurate), created two chances and had one shot on target in Monday's 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina.
Impact Despite his side's heavy defeat, Aguello attempted more crosses than any other player and ranked joint first for chances created. He is yet to register an attacking return this season.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boris Radunovic - Concedes three Radunovic conceded three goals, failing to make a save in Monday's 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Radunovic conceded from every shot on target he faced. He kept two clean sheets in his first four games of the season, but has now conceded eight in his last three. He will aim to put an end to his bad run when Cagliari face Roma on Sunday.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
