Fiorentina beats Cagliari 3-0 to move level with third-place Napoli in Serie A
Fiorentina has moved level on points with third-place Napoli in Serie A with a 3-0 win over bottom club CagliariOCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAGLIARI 2-5-6 · 15TH IN SERIE A
2-5-6 · 15TH IN SERIE A
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Alessandro Di Pardo - Subs in late against Milan Di Pardo (illness) had one inaccurate cross in nine minutes in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Milan.
Impact Di Pardo returned after an illness but didn't play enough to pick up a decent amount of stats. He has come off the bench in all the matches he was available for, recording two off-target shots, eight crosses (one accurate), two tackles, and two interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Pavoletti - Doesn't play against Milan Pavoletti (illness) didn't feature in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Milan.
Impact Pavoletti returned after an illness with Andrea Petagna and Eldor Shomurodov divvied up the minutes at the position. The coach will likely ride the hot hand, but none of the three strikers has produced so far.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nahitan Nandez - Assists opener against Milan Nandez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss versus AC Milan.
Impact Nandez assisted Zito Luvumbo in the 29th minute. He also contributed defensively with two tackles and one interception. He has started five of the six games this season and this was his first goal involvement of the season. He has taken a total of six shots and created seven chances.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zito Luvumbo - Scores opener against Milan Luvumbo scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to AC Milan.
Impact Luvumbo netted the opener in the 29th minute assisted by Nahitan Nandez. He also completed two dribbles. This was his second goal of the season. He has started five out of the six games this season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boris Radunovic - Concedes three to Milan Radunovic had three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to AC Milan.
Impact Radunovic made three saves and one clearance but struggled all match. He did not pick up a loose ball and this lead to Noah Okafor scoring the equalizer. He also could have done a better job against all Milan set pieces. He has kept two clean sheets in six matches and has conceded nine goals.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Leonardo Pavoletti - Selected for midweek round Pavoletti (illness) has been included in Cagliari's squad list to face Milan Wednesday.
Impact Pavoletti got in a couple of sessions after missing the past game due to a stomach bug and will challenge Andrea Petagna and Eldor Shomurodov for the starting job if he can go to distance. He has tallied three off-target shots, one tackle, and one clearances in three games (two starts).
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jakub Jankto - Stays out for Milan game Jankto (illness) will remain unavailable for Wednesday's clash with Milan.
Impact Jankto is suffering from the lingering effects of a stomach bug and didn't return to full training before the game. Paulo Azzi and Tommaso Augello both got minutes in the past game.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Di Pardo - Available versus Milan Di Pardo (illness) has been called up for Wednesday's match against Milan.
Impact Di Pardo has shaken off an illness and will resume providing depth on the right wing. He has appeared off the bench four times, tallying seven crosses (one accurate), two tackles, two off-target shots, and two interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Wieteska - Completes ban Wieteska served his one-game ban in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Wieteska had to miss one after getting red-carded in the previous game. He has shown well early and is likely to be a staple of the formation regardless of what type of defense they lean on. He has recorded eight clearances, five tackles, and two interceptions in two games.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Viola - Provides spark versus Atalanta Viola registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and four corners in 26 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Viola made his seasonal debut after being an unused sub for all the previous matches and tried to propel his team with a few accurate set pieces. He'll try to challenge Ibrahim Sulemana, Alessandro Deiola, and Matteo Prati from here on out.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriele Zappa - Wins four tackles against Atalanta Zappa won four of five tackles and generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Atalanta.
Impact Zappa began on the bench for the first time in the second but came in at halftime and had a quality showing on both ends. He has logged three chances created, eight crosses (two accurate), eight tackles, and 11 clearances in five appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nahitan Nandez - Imprecise in Atalanta contest Nandez registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate), one block, and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Atalanta.
Impact Nandez paced his team in deliveries but had very poor touch and didn't do much in other categories. He has recorded five shots (two on target), three chances created, 20 crosses (two accurate), and one tackle through five appearances. Cagliari will host Milan Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zito Luvumbo - Produces against Atalanta Luvumbo drew two fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (four accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Luvumbo was basically the only Cagliari attacker to pose a threat to the opponents with his continuous runs but managed to fire off just once. He has scored once and added ten shots (one on target), 12 crosses (six accurate), and seven chances created in five matches. Cagliari will host Milan Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Petagna - 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
Boris Radunovic - Concedes twice versus Atalanta Radunovic had four saves, one punch, and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Atalanta.
Impact Radunovic did what he could, but his defense gave up a few clear-cut chances, and Atalanta cashed in twice. He has kept two clean sheets, made 13 saves, and surrendered six goals in five matches. Cagliari will host Milan Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Di Pardo - Ruled out for Atalanta clash Di Pardo won't be an option against Atalanta because he's under the weather, Cagliari relayed.
Impact Di Pardo came down with an illness and won't make the trip. He has served as the backup in multiple roles on the right flank behind regulars Nahitan Nandez and Gabriele Zappa.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jakub Jankto - Will skip Atalanta match Jankto will be unavailable versus Atalanta Sunday due to a stomach bug, Cagliari reported.
Impact Jankto will sit this one due to an illness like teammate Andrea Pavoletti. Tommaso Augello or Paulo Azzi, or both, will take care of the left flank Sunday depending on which scheme the coach deploys.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Pavoletti - Ruled out for Atalanta match Pavoletti won't travel to Bergamo due to gastroenteritis, Cagliari announced.
Impact Pavoletti came down with an illness and will skip at least one contest. Eldor Shomurodov or Andrea Petagna will take his place up front.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Mancosu - Ruled out for Atalanta game Mancosu "won't be available versus Atalanta Sunday because he's working to recapture his best form," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.
Impact Mancosu was an unused sub in the past game after an extended absence because of a knee sprain. He has yet to appear this season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Petagna - 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
Pantelis Chatzidiakos - Makes Cagliari debut Hatzidiakos had one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.
Impact Hatzidiakos got the nod over Adam Obert with the coach opting for a three-man defense and looked good although he didn't fill it up like his teammates in the back. He's poised for another start against Atalanta since Mateusz Wieteska was sent off.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Dossena - Notches eight clearances versus Udinese Dossena won five duels, drew one foul, and had eight clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.
Impact Dossena was joined by two new teammates in the back but was unbothered by that and by the switch back to a three-man line. He has contributed to two clean sheets in four games, logging six tackles, four interceptions, and 24 clearances.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
