Cagliari Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Yerry Mina - Shows well in Juventus tilt Mina (thigh) drew one foul, was booked and recorded three clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Mina wasn't bothered by an ailment and played the whole game with the usual grit and physicality, limiting Dusan Vlahovic. He has logged 12 tackles (four won), six interceptions and 18 clearances in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Converts PK against Juventus Marin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Marin wasn't in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game but hit the net like last week, this time with a tidy attempt from the spot. Antoine Makoumbou and Michel Adopo have been getting more minutes than usual as of late. He has posted seven shots (three on target), 10 key passes and 22 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Allows one goal in Juventus game Scuffet registered eight saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Scuffet kept his team in the game especially in the first half with a host of strong interventions. He and the defense fared better than in recent games. He has surrendered 10 goals and made 15 saves in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will host Torino on October 20.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Starting versus Juventus Mina is in the XI to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Mina has recuperated from a minor issue and will continue leading the defense in a tough match-up. He has logged 12 tackles, six interceptions and 21 clearances in five fixtures, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Makes squad for Juventus game Mina (undisclosed) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Juventus.

Impact Mina picked up a physical issue late in the previous tilt but had a clean week of training and should be able to stay in the XI. Jose Luis Palomino would be the fallback if the coaching staff decided to be extra cautious.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Absent for Juventus bout Pavoletti (foot) won't be called up for Sunday's game versus Juventus, coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Pavoletti hasn't shaken off a foot bruise and will stay on the shelf for the second fixture in a row. Roberto Piccoli is the only pure center-forward available since Gianluca Lapadula (hip) is out of commission as well.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Lapadula - Not returning against Juventus Lapadula (hip) hasn't recovered from his injury, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Lapadula hasn't reprised training fully and will stay on the mend for another week. Cagliari will once again lean heavily on Roberto Piccoli since Leonardo Pavoletti (foot) is missing too.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Stays out for Juventus clash Jankto (ankle) won't return versus Juventus, coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Jankto has continued to work on the and won't be involved for the second match in a row, but he has merely been a depth piece so far.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Forced off against Parma Mina had one interception, one block and one tackle (zero won) in 73 minutes in Monday's 3-2 win over Parma before leaving due to an injury, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Mina didn't have a particularly busy performance and was unable to finish the game due to an unspecified muscular issue. He'll be assessed ahead of Sunday's clash with Juventus. Jose Luis Palomino replaced him and would be the next man up in the back.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Unused in Parma game Prati (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 3-2 win over Parma.

Impact Prati was good to go after missing two matches, but the coach elected to field different midfielders. The pecking order is still up in the air in multiple positions, so he'll have a chance of recapturing a regular role if he seizes his opportunities.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Swings in six crosses in Parma game Viola recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate), two tackels (two won) and three corners in Monday's 3-2 victory against Parma.

Impact Viola got the nod for the first time in the campaign and paced his side in deliveries primarily thanks to set pieces. He and Gianluca Gaetano will likely split duties at the no.10 position going forward. He has logged two off-target shots, two chances created and 15 crosses (three accurate) in three displays.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Ndary Adopo - Picks up point versus Parma Adopo assisted once to go with two tackles (one won), one interception and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 victory against Parma.

Impact Adopo drew his first start of the season and, while he didn't fill it up, he was a big presence in the midfield. He assisted thanks to a pass to Razvan Marin before a successful attempt from distance. The good showing could allow him to supplant Alessandro Deiola. He has recorded three key passes, five tackles and two interceptions in four appearances.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Sets up teammate in Parma game Luvumbo assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (zero won), and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 victory against Parma.

Impact Luvumbo finally managed to make the stat sheet through a helper thanks to a quality cross for Nadir Zortea in the first half. He doesn't have much competition given the characteristics of his teammates. He has logged seven shots (one on target), five chances created and 14 crosses (one accurate) in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Provides assist against Parma Gaetano assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in 26 minutes in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Parma.

Impact Gaetano was brought off the pine for the second consecutive game while he's rounding into shape and fed Roberto Piccoli with a through ball to set up the game-winner. On the other hand, he could have sealed the deal earlier with a comfortable finish after escaping the offside trap, but he missed the mark. He'll substitute for Nicolas Viola once close to 100 percent. He has tallied eight shots (zero on target), three key passes and one inaccurate cross in three appearances.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Bags screamer versus Parma Marin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in 17 minutes in Monday's 3-2 win versus Parma.

Impact Marin didn't start for the first time in the season as the coach went with an unusual XI but showed up off the bench, netting the second goal for his side with a tremendous and surgical effort from distance. it's his first goal contribution so far. He'll likely be back in the XI replacing either Antoine Makoumbou or Michel Adopo soon enough. He has notched six shots (three on target), 11 key passes and 24 crosses (eight accurate) in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Nets in Parma game Zortea scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 win over Parma.

Impact Zortea started for the second consecutive game after being banged up early and hit the net with an easy header after wriggling free in the box. His conditioning is improving so he's set to be a staple going forward. He has posted four shots (one on target), four key passes and 17 crosses (five accurate) in three appearances.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Scores against Parma Piccoli scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one block in Monday's 3-2 win versus Parma.

Impact Piccoli led his team in attempts and bagged a late game-winner with a clinical finish on a quick vertical action shortly after kick-off following the second Parma equalizer. It's his second goal of the season. He has added 12 shots (five on target), three key passes and one inaccurate cross in the last five games.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Concedes two more versus Parma Scuffet had two saves and two clearances and gave up two goals in Monday's 3-2 win against Parma.

Impact Scuffet was beaten multiple times for the third straight game mostly due to defensive lapses, as Dennis Man was left wide open in the middle of the box and Hernani buried a PK. He has allowed 10 goals and made 10 saves in the last five fixtures, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will visit Juventus on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Matteo Prati - Finds bench spot Prati (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Parma.

Impact Prati was expected to return Monday and that has come to fruition, earning a spot on the bench. He started in their opening three matches of the season before hitting the bench for two games due to injury and will look to earn that spot back in their next match.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Lapadula - Ruled out for Parma tilt Lapadula "is out for Monday as he pulled a muscle in his hip. We hope to have him back next week," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Lapadula got hurt in training like Leonardo Pavoletti (foot), therefore Cagliari will keep leaning on Zito Luvumbo and Roberto Piccoli as they have done so far. Kingstone Mutandwa will be the top deputy.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Will be option against Parma Prati (ankle) "has recuperated and has looked fine in training," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Prati will work his way back from an ankle sprain that cost him two matches and will compete with Gianluca Gaetano, Antoine Makoumbou and Alessandro Deiola for a pair of spots in the midfield. He started in the first three games of the season, notching two key passes, four tackles, two interceptions and two inaccurate crosses.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Unavailable against Parma Pavoletti will sit out Monday's game versus Parma due to a foot contusion, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Pavoletti picked up a knock in training and won't be involved. Gianluca Lapadula is on the mend as well, so Roberto Piccoli and Zito Luvumbo will continue leading the line.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Will miss Parma game Jankto won't be an option on Monday due to an ankle injury, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Jankto is back on the shelf with his second physical problem of the season, but he didn't feature even when fully healthy in previous rounds.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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