CAGLIARI NEWS

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

Antoine Makoumbou - Works hard in Udinese game Makoumbou had one cross (zero accurate), three tackles (two won), two interceptions, and five successful duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Makoumbou survived a small overhaul of the starting lineup and was his usual muscular self in the midfield. His offensive production has been rather limited so far, though. He has recorded eight tackles, two catches, and five interceptions in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Produces against Udinese Augello recorded six crosses (four accurate), three chances created, and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Augello filled it up mostly thanks to set pieces and paced his team in both deliveries and key passes. He's up to four chances created, 15 crosses (five accurate), and two interceptions in three games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Slippery in Udinese tilt Luvumbo won three duels and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Luvumbo was the main engine of the offense with his sprints but didn't fill it up in the stat sheet. He has logged nine shots (one on target), seven crosses (two accurate), and four key passes in four games (three starts). Cagliari will visit Atalanta Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Doesn't get minutes in Udinese match Mancosu (knee) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Udinese.

Impact Mancosu was an option following an offseason injury, but he has a few players in better shape ahead of him in the pecking order and will have to wait for his opportunity despite his production in Serie B last season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Invisible against Udinese Pavoletti (thigh) won six duels and committed three fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Pavoletti played an hour after a small injury but failed to register a single shot and mostly tried to go to war with the opposing defenders in this one. He has taken three off-target shots and tallied one tackle and one clearance in three games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Wasteful against Udinese Deiola won three duels and registered five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Deiola paced his team in shots by a mile but left at least one goal on the table as he had multiple opportunities, hitting the post with a close-range header in the biggest one. He started over Nahitan Nandez following international duties. He'll compete with Jakub Jankto, Ibrahima Sulemana, and Matteo Prati going forward. He has logged four tackels, seven off-target shots, and one key pass in four matches (one start).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boris Radunovic - Bounces back in Udinese game Radunovic recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Radunovic had just one intervention, but it was a key one as it denied a clear-cut opportunity, and he atoned for a previous blunder. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed four goals, and made nine saves in four matches. Cagliari will visit Atalanta Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Wieteska - Sees red in Udinese game Wieteska recorded four tackles (four won) and six clearances before getting booked twice late in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Udinese.

Impact Wieteska had a strong showing in his second start and piled up defensive stats, but he took one for the team to stop a late counter. He'll miss Sunday's away game versus Atalanta. Without him, Cagliari could decide to go back to a four-man defense and insert Jakub Jankto or turn to Adam Obert.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Starting Sunday Pavoletti (thigh) is in the XI to face Udinese Sunday.

Impact Pavoletti is fit enough to get the nod after missing one game before the break and is teaming up with Zito Luvumbo, while Eldor Shomurodov and Gaetano Pio Oristanio begin on the bench. He hasn't put up many stats so far.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Available versus Udinese Pavoletti (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Udinese.

Impact Pavoletti has recovered from a minor thigh issue and will be an option, either starting or off the bench, especially with Andrea Petagna out for this one. He has posted three off-target shots and one tackle in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Ruled out for Udinese game Petagna (calf) is unavailable for Sunday's clash with Udinese, Cagliari announced.

Impact Petagna escaped without a major injury but will miss at least one match due to a sore calf. Zito Luvumbo, Leonardo Pavoletti, Gaetano Pio Ostanio, and Eldor Shomurodov will be the offensive options Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Desogus - Not ready yet Desogus (ankle) continues to work on the side, Cagliari inform.

Impact Desogues is having trouble shaking off an injury he picked up before the start of the season. He'll have a minor role once he's ready to contribute.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Pereiro - Remains unavailable Pereiro hasn't been reintegrated into the team even though he didn't leave, L'Unione Sarda informs.

Impact Pereiro continues to train separately and would need to ramp up if the club and the coach decided to include him in the squad, but they have made several offensive moves this summer, so it'll likely take a major injury for that to happen.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elio Capradossi - Picks up injury Capradossi will miss Sunday's game versus Udinese and likely more matches due to a calf problem, L'Unione Sarda informs.

Impact Capradossi was a late scratch for the previous match but didn't feature in the other two where he was available as there are several other defenders ahead of him in the pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Available against Udinese Mancosu (knee) "isn't 100 percent but will be an option against Udinese," coach Claudio Ranieri informs.

Impact Mancosu can star either as a no.10, as a second-striker, or as an offensive-minded box-to-box, and their scheme and hierarchies have been fluid so far. He tallied five goals and six assists in 27 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Set to return after the break Mancosu (knee) partially trained with the group Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mancosu missed the first three matches after sustaining an MCL sprain in late July. He projects to be a backup in multiple offensive roles once cleared to return.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Avoids major injuries Petagna (calf) trained on the side once the sessions resumed Wednesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Petagna getting in some work, although in a limited fashion, and not simply undergoing therapies like other injured players suggests he escaped without a significant calf issue and will try to shake it off during the break.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Wieteska - Assists in first match Wieteska assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Wieteska earned his first start for Cagliari after his recent move from Clermont Foot and bagged an assist on his debut to go along with one tackle (one won), two interceptions and two clearances. He has a goal and an assist across three appearances for the two clubs this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Big attacking output in loss Luvumbo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Luvumbo returned to the starting lineup after being on the bench to start Cagliari's previous game and responded with a well-taken goal. He has seven shots in his last two appearances and will look to keep that momentum going against Udinese after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boris Radunovic - Makes five saves in loss Radunovic registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Radunovic made some impressive stops but was undoubtedly at fault for Bologna's late winner when he spilled the ball directly into the path of Giovanni Fabbian who poked home from a few yards out. Radunovic and Cagliari will look for their first win against Udinese next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Subs off against Bologna Petagna registered one clearance in the first half in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Bologna before leaving with a calf problem, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Petagna got the call right away to replace Leonardo Pavoletti and Gianluca Lapadula but didn't do much and was visibly icing his muscle after intermission. He's headed for some tests. Eldor Shomurodov is the only remaining healthy center-forward in the squad, although speedsters Zito Luvumbo and Gaetano Pio Oristanio have occasionally teamed up in the early going.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pantelis Chatzidiakos - Joins Cagliari Hatziadiakos has offically agreed to a four-year contract with Cagliari after completing a move from AZ Alkmaar.

Impact Hatziadiakos leaves Eredivisie after collecting over 200 appearances with his former team, scoring six goals. Considering his experience, he could find his way into the starting XI once he has adjusted to his new surroundings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Ruled out for Bologna game Pavoletti (thigh) hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash with Bologna, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti is dealing with some muscle fatigue and won't be risked with the break just around the corner. Two among Zito Luvumbo, Gaetano Oristanio, Eldor Shomurodov, and Andrea Petagna will get the start up front in this one.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Transfers to Cagliari Petagna has joined Cagliari on loan with an option to buy from Monza, the Serie A site officializes.

Impact Petagna saw his playing time progressively decrease last season and wasn't involved in the first two matches of 2023/2024. He'll contribute to replacing Gianluca Lapadula at his new club and will have a better shot at a regular role, although he hasn't been very prolific in the last few years. He tallied four goals, five assists, 36 shots (13 on target), and 30 chances created in the past campaign.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE