CAGLIARI NEWS

Dalbert - Six crosses in return Dalbert (knee) sent in six crosses (one accurate) during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Dalbert made his return from a knee injury and looked spry and quick, though his crosses lacked finishing touch. The midfielder should be a consistent starter if fit and able to stay on the pitch. Next up is a Tuesday trip to Verona.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Busy in draw Bellanova sent in seven crosses and created two chances during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Bellanova was busy down the right side of midfield during Friday's draw, though he failed to make the difference despite plenty of chances. The midfielder has now started the last three matches and is an interesting fantasy play if he remains in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Seven crosses in draw Nandez sent in seven crosses (one accurate) during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Nandez was wasteful to the extreme Friday, with a plethora of chances to get on the score sheet, all squandered. The midfielder has been a consistent fantasy producer to this point, and will hope to bounce back away against Verona on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Creates seven chances Marin sent in six crosses (five accurate), creating seven chances during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Marin failed to get on the score sheet but had a huge role on set-pieces, a role that gave him a strong floor. The midfielder is a safe option in most matches, with a solid floor and decent ceiling. He will hope to keep this going Tuesday, away to Verona.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Assists in busy draw Joao Pedro provided one assist on seven shots (two on goal) during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Joao Pedro has been the only reliable forward on offer in Cagliari, and he continued that run Friday. The forward set up a late goal that proved vital in the draw. He will be a top option during a Tuesday trip to Verona.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Scores off bench Pavoletti scored off the bench during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Pavoletti scored his second goal of the campaign off the bench Friday. The forward has lost all fantasy relevance now that he has well-and-truly fallen out of the starting XI. He is purely a desperation play unless he moves back into a starting role.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pavoletti marks birthday by scoring for Cagliari in Serie A

Leonardo Pavoletti celebrated his 32nd birthday by scoring for Cagliari in a 1-1 draw with Salernitana in a matchup of the two last-placed teams in Serie A

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damir Ceter - Recovers for Salernitana game Ceter (calf) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Salernitana Friday.

Impact Ceter is available for the first time since early September as he missed extended time due to a calf strain. He does project to have a significant role, but Cagliari are not very deep offensively and so he could be used in some late-game situations.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Available versus Salernitana Pavoletti (thigh) has been included in Cagliari's squad list to face Salernitana Friday.

Impact Pavoletti passed a late fitness test and will be an option for this one, although he will most likely be a bench option, with Joao Pedro and Keita starting. He has logged one goal, 13 shots and five chances created in 11 appearances (four starts).

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Ruled out Friday Godin (thigh) did not make the squad list to face Salernitana Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Godin has not managed to shake off some muscle fatigue and will sit out the second game in a row. Luca Ceppitelli and Andrea Carboni will likely draw the start, with Martin Caceres and Giorgio Altare as their backups.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Granada visits Bilbao; Lens hosts Angers

Granada visits Athletic Bilbao needing a win to ensure it doesn’t fall into the Spanish league’s relegation zone

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leonardo Pavoletti - Questionable for Salernitana match Pavoletti has been unable to practice fully in recent days due to muscle fatigue and will be a late call for Friday's game versus Salernitana, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Pavoletti might miss the game because of the ailment and in any case he would be highly unlikely to start given the situation. Cagliari will lean on Balde Keita and Joao Pedro in an easy match-up and both scored last week.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Doubtful for Salernitana game Godin (thigh) has remained limited in practice throughout the week and is a long shot for Friday's match versus Salernitana, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Godin is at serious risk of skipping the second consecutive game due to muscle fatigue. Should that be the case, Luca Ceppitelli would likely partner Andrea Carboni in the back again.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Sends in seven crosses in draw Lykogiannis delivered seven crosses (two accurate), made three clearances and created two chances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Lykogiannis sent in the most crosses on either side (7). He was also his sides primary corner taker with four and he is only second to Razvan Marin (39) in set piece crosses and shots (21). As long as he continues to serve as a set piece taker he has upside potential. His next opponent is Salernitana on November 26.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes two goals against Sassuolo Cragno made two saves, a clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Cragno did superbly well to deny Gregoire Defrel a late winning but was beaten twice, once from the penalty spot in the match. He has 35 saves with 24 goals conceded and zero clean sheets. His next game is on November 26 against Salernitana.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Provides assist in draw Nandez took one shot (zero on target), created two chances and set up a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Sassuolo.

Impact Nandez's looping cross was slammed home by Keita in the 40th minute for his sides first equalizer. It's his second assist of the term and his second in his last five matches. He faces Salernitana next on November 26.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores against Sassuolo Joao Pedro took four shots (two on target), won nine duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Joao Pedro scored from the penalty spot in the 56th minute for his eighth goal of the season. He also has two assists this campaign. He's now scored in back-to-back games and will try to make it three in a row on November 26 against Salernitana.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Does not feature versus Sassuolo Dalbert (knee) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Dalbert made the squad list but, as suggested by the coach, he was not fully ready yet and the game flow did not go in his favor. After a few more practices, he will have better a chance to log some minutes in Friday's home game against Salernitana. He has posted two shots, seven chances created, 18 crosses and eight tackles in six games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Solid against Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) took one off-target shot and had three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Ceppitelli had an okay outing even though the opponents hit the net twice. He could draw another start Friday versus Salernitana since the short turnaround might not allow Diego Godin to recover. He has posted one goal, seven tackles, ten interceptions and 22 clearances in ten games, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Scores against Sassuolo Keita (illness) took one shot on target, drew one foul, won one tackle and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Keita drew the start after shaking tonsillitis and made the most of his limited opportunities by bagging a stunning overhead kick. He had not scored in three matches. He is now up to three goals, one assist, 11 shots and five crosses in nine appearances. He will keep competing with Leonardo Pavoletti moving forward. Cagliari will host Salernitana Friday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli finally beaten as Inter revives Serie A title bid

Serie A leader Napoli lost for the first time this season as Inter Milan reinvigorated its Italian title bid with a 3-2 win

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keita Balde - Will start versus Sassuolo Keita (tonsillitis) is in the initial XI to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Keita missed some time before the break due to an illness and a procedure, but he has been training fully for a couple of weeks. He has been picked over Leonardo Pavoletti. He has recorded two goals, one assist, ten shots and three chances created in eight games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Starting versus Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) has been named in the XI to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Ceppitelli will benefit from the fact that Diego Godin picked up a late high and will partner Andrea Carboni. He has registered seven tackles, seven interceptions, 19 clearances and eight blocks in nine games, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Farias - Unavailable against Sassuolo Farias will miss Sunday's match versus Sassuolo because of a late calf injury, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias has had a very limited role so far due to continuous injuries. Joao Pedro, Leonardo Pavoletti, Balde Keita and Gaston Pereiro will once again be the top offensive options for Cagliari.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Available against Sassuolo Dalbert (knee) will be called up for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, but he has not fully recovered yet, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Dalbert will make the trip and could see some minutes off the bench, but he is highly unlikely to start considering the coach's words. He has posted seven chances created, 18 crosses and eight tackles in six games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE