AC Milan takes 5-point lead at top of Serie A
AC Milan took another significant step toward its first Serie A title since 2011 by grinding out a 1-0 win at home to midtable EmpoliMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAGLIARI 2-5-6 · 16TH IN SERIE A
2-5-6 · 16TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Verona (H) · Fri 7:45PM
CAG +100 TOTAL 2.5
Alessio Cragno - Struggles in loss Cragno made two saves during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Cragno had a day to forget Saturday as he managed only two saves on the five shots he faced. While this was a poor showing the keeper has been a solid contributor in most matches. Cragno will hope to keep this solid form going against Spezia next time out.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Baselli - Busy in return Baselli (ankle) came off the bench for 23 minutes during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Baselli came off the bench to test out his ankle injury he was just returning from. The midfielder was busy with the limited time he had off the bench, and created two chances. Baselli isn't a consistent starter by any means and isn't worth considering in most formats despite this solid showing off the bench.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Three shots Saturday Bellanova shot three times (once on goal) during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Bellanova was eager to get forward and get on the scoresheet Saturday, but failed to do so despite another solid fantasy performance. The wing-back has actually been a consistent fantasy play, even in draws and defeats. Bellanova will be a solid play against Spezia next time out.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Marin - Busy in defeat Marin shot three times (twice on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Marin got forward well from attacking midfield, but didn't get much done, and was held off the scoresheet. The midfielder is one of the few consistent options in the Cagliari attack, even if he hasn't matches his goal contributions from the 2020/21 season. Next up is a Saturday trip to Spezia.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Baselli - Called up for Lazio match Baselli (ankle) has been named in Cagliari's game-day squad list to face Lazio Saturday.
Impact Baselli is available after sitting out one game with a sprained ankle, although the coach suggested that he will stick with the same XI as last week, which featured Alberto Grassi, Razvan Marin and Alessandro Deiola in the midfield. He has tallied two shots, four chances, six crosses and three tackles in three appearances with Cagliari.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alessio Cragno - Impressive against Torino Cragno had five saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Cragno had one of the best saves of the season on a shot by Josip Brekalo, but he was once again unable to keep the clean sheet despite his strong outing. He has never blanked the opponents in 24 matches, surrendering 43 goals and making 74 saves. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dalbert - Serviceable versus Torino Dalbert took one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses (zero accurate), had one block and won five duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Dalbert chipped in at both ends but lacked some touch in the final third. He has recorded one assist, seven chances, ten crosses and five interceptions in the last five matches. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giorgio Altare - Solid against Torino Altare won ten duels and two of three tackles, had five clearances and took two off-target shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Altare was picked over Andrea Carboni for the second game in a row and more than held his own in this one. Thanks to a few absences, he has had a consistent role from January on and stayed in the XI even after his teammates returned. He has logged 14 tackles, seven interceptions and 29 clearances in eight matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Pavoletti - Sets up teammate in Torino game Pavoletti won five duels, created one scoring chance and provided an assist in 30 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Pavoletti delivered off the bench by teeing up Alessandro Deiola's long-range effort by besting an opponent in the air and flicking on the ball. He has been used as a substitute in the past three games as he was not 100 percent, but he has notched a goal, an assist, four shots and two chances. He will try to unseat Gaston Pereiro or one of the several midfielders going forward. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Grassi - Provides assist against Torino Grassi won 12 duels, created one scoring chance, had three interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Grassi brought the hustle in the midfield but also contributed to the offense by catching the defense by surprise with a sneaky cut on a throw-in and finding Raoul Bellanova with a timely feed. It is his second assist in the season. He has posted two shots, two chances, three tackles and nine interceptions in the last five matches. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Deiola - Finds target in Torino match Deiola took three shots (one on target), had two interceptions, won six duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Deiola led his team in shots and, following a gritty performance, he decided the game late with a surgical left-footed daisy-cutter from outside the box. He has had a consistent role thanks to the injury to Nahitan Nandez. He has notched one assist, seven shots, five interceptions and ten clearances in the last five fixtures. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Scores against Torino Bellanova took one shot on target, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one chance and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Bellanova did not have his most dynamic performance of the season, but he bagged his first goal with a point-blank finish to give his team an early lead. He has posted two assists thus far. He notched four chances, 18 crosses and three interceptions in the last five matches. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gaston Pereiro - Quiet versus Torino Pereiro took one off-target shot, sent in one accurate shot, created one scoring chance and won two duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Pereiro came back to earth after some great performances and had trouble getting going in this one. Leonardo Pavoletti and Keita will continue to push him for minutes. He has scored three times, provided an assist, taken nine shots and created ten chances in the last five matches. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Pedro - Held in check by Torino Pedro took two shots (one on target), drew three fouls, won nine duels and had three successful take-ons in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Pedro had his only opportunity a few minutes into the game on a tap-in, but the opposing goalkeepers denied him and he had troubles shaking free afterward, even though he won a bunch of duels. He has scored just once in the past ten matches. He has tallied seven tackes and three chances in the last three appearances. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Marin - Creates three chances against Torino Marin sent in two crosses, created three scoring chances, had one block and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Marin returned to the XI as expected after an illness and led his team in chances in this one. While has been pretty consistent, he has dished just three assists in the season and he has yet to score. He has posted five shots, five chances and 13 crosses in the last five appearances. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Baselli - Picks up ankle injury Baselli will miss Sunday's game against Torino due to an ankle problem, Cagliari announced.
Impact Baselli tweaked his ankle earlier in the week and will be forced to sit out at least one game. He got the start in the most recent game, but he has mostly come off the bench since joining. Razvan Marin will return to the XI Sunday after being managed because of an illness in the previous round.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Bellanova - Swings in five crosses againt Napoli Bellanova sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew four fouls and won seven duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Bellanova brought the usual dynamism on the right flank, but he was not as precise as in other games with his deliveries, while still pacing his team. He has provided an assist and added three chances, 21 crosses and 11 clearances in the last five matches. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Deiola - Provides assist versus Napoli Deiola took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, had four clearances and picked up an assist in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Deiola made the Xi since Razvan Marin and Charalampos Lykogiannis were not in great shape and slipped it to Gaston Pereiro ahead of the lone goal for his side. While he had a pretty good outing, he had a pair of big misses from point-blank range. He has tallied one goal, six shots, one chance and five tackles in the last five appearances. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gaston Pereiro - Scores against Napoli Pereiro took one shot on target, created one chance, had two clearances and scored a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Pereiro produced a low-end stat-line but he had the merit of finding the target with a sneaky shot from distance that caught David Ospina by surprise. He extended his hot run as he has scored four times, provided two assists, taken ten shots and created 11 chances in the last five games, outplaying his competitors Keita and Leonardo Pavoletti. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Pedro - Fires three shots against Napoli Joao Pedro took three shots (one on target9, drew four fouls, won eight duels and created one scoring chance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Joao Pedro played with the usual energy and paced his team in shots, but he could not break through in this one despite a pair of good chances. He has scored once, provided an assist and notched 16 shots and six chances in the last five matches. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Lovato - Holds up against Napoli Lovato (thigh) had one block, three interceptions and five clearances and won five duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Lovato managed to start despite picking up a thigh problem in the previous game and proceeded to have a respectable performance against a tough opponent, although undermanned. He has posted four tackles, nine interceptions, 15 clearances and four blocks in six matches since joining in January. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Carboni - Unused versus Napoli Carboni (ankle) did not feature in Monday's 1-1draw with Napoli.
Impact Carboni spent the second game in a row on the bench due to a bum ankle. He will look to get right throughout the week in order to unseat Giorgio Altare and Adam Obert that filled in for him lately. He has logged 40 tackles, 23 interceptions, 69 clearances and 14 blocks in 22 matches. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Pavoletti - Fires two shots versus Napoli Pavoletti (thigh) took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won one duel and had one clearance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Impact Pavoletti subbed in very late as he did not have a ton of minutes in his legs due to muscle fatigue and made a minor impact on the match. Gaston Pereiro has likely run away with the starting job, but he will remain in the mix as a bench option. He has scored five times and added 27 shots and ten chances in 22 appearances (eight starts). Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Babis Lykogiannis - Subs in late versus Napoli Lykogiannis (thigh) had three clearances and won one duel in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.
Impact Lykogiannis mostly played in the stoppage time because he was not in tip-top shape. He will be in contention with a few midfielders in Sunday's away tilt against Torino. He has logged three shots, two chances, 11 crosses and four interceptions in the last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
