CAGLIARI NEWS

Martin Caceres - Available as substitute Caceres (ankle) will be an option off the bench for Monday's clash with Bologna.

Impact Caceres started his previous four matches but will have to watch kickoff from the bench. Barring any setbacks, the defender should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI moving forward, including Saturday's matchup with Atalanta.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Playing Monday Strootman (thigh) will be in action versus Bologna on Monday.

Impact Strootman watched from the sidelined for Cagliari's previous two matches and will now get back onto the pitch for the first time since Oct. 17 versus Sampdoria. The midfielder figures to continue serving in a defensive role which will limit his opportunities to get up the pitch in the final third, limiting his fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Starting against Bologna Nandez (hamstring) will be in the starting XI versus Bologna on Monday.

Impact Nandez is back on the pitch following just one game on the shelf resulting from his hamstring injury. The midfielder has started nine of his 10 appearances for the club this year and should continue to feature heavily in the starting XI moving forward. In that role, Nandez is capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Will play Monday Godin (knee) will be in the starting XI for Monday's matchup with Bologna.

Impact Godin missed the club's last two contests but will get back onto the pitch in central defense. Given his limited offensive upside, Godin shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of clearances, interceptions and tackles.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Benitez hoping to end Everton slump in EPL

Rafa Benitez needs a swift response from his Everton players against Wolverhampton after three losses from their last five Premier League matches

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keita Balde - Will miss Bologna game Keita (tonsillitis) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Bologna Monday.

Impact Keita will stay home due to tonsillitis. Leonardo Pavoletti is set to join Joao Pedro up front, while Diego Farias and Gaston Pereiro will be the top offensive backups in this one.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Questionable for Bologna match Balde is in doubt for Monday's game versus Bologna due to tonsillitis, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Balde will continue to be assessed in the lead-up of the game and is at risk of being ruled out in advance. Leonardo Pavoletti could get the second start in a row after scoring in the midweek round.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Expected back versus Bologna Strootman (thigh) returned to full practice and is set to be good to go for Monday's match against Bologna, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Strootman is poised to make his return after two matches on the shelf because of a thigh ailment barring a late setback. He would replace Alberto Grassi in the midfield. He has posted five tackles, ten interceptions, nine clearances and two chances created in six games.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Set to be available versus Bologna Nandez (thigh) has good chances to start in Monday's game against Bologna, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.

Impact Nandez sat out the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but he progressed in the past couple of days. He could play over Gabriele Zappa or Raoul Bellanova. He has tallied one assist, six shots, 20 crosses and 13 tackles in nine appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Questionable for Bologna match Godin (knee) was able to train in some capacity and will undergo a late fitness test Monday, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Godin is expected to make the trip and be evaluated during the day, differently from the previous match where he was ruled out in advance. If healthy enough, he could supplant Luca Ceppitelli or Andrea Carboni.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Late call for Bologna game Caceres (ankle) was able to return to practice and will be assessed on game-day, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.

Impact Caceres sat out the last game due to an ankle injury, but it was not overly worrying. Depending on his health, he will be in contention with Gabriele Zappa to start in Monday's clash. He has posted one goal, one assist, ten interceptions and nine clearances in seven matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Just like dad: Giovanni Simeone making his mark in Serie A

Giovanni Simeone is finally starting to emerge from his father’s shadow in Serie A

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Oliva - Makes short cameo against Roma Oliva (ankle) had 11 passes in 11 minutes in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Oliva made his seasonal debut as Cagliari were missing several midfielders in this one. If Kevin Strootman and Nahitan Nandez remained unavailable, he could get minutes also in Monday's road game versus Bologna, but he is highly unlikely to deserve fantasy consideration.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Provides assist in loss Bellanova provided one assist, took one shot off target, created two chances, delivered two crosses, made two clearances and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Roma.

Impact Bellanova had a great offensive outing Wednesday as he registered his first assist of the season in his first start of the season. The defender will push to be confirmed in the starting XI after a positive performance.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Sores versus Roma Pavoletti scored one goal on three shots on target, drew two fouls, made one clearance and two blocks in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Roma.

Impact Pavoletti had a great outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net in the first half. This was the striker's first goal in eight appearances this season. His playing time is a concern as he has started once since Aug. 29. He will push to be included in the starting XI Monday versus Bologna after a positive offensive perfromance.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes twice in loss Cragno made one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Roma.

Impact Cragno had a poor outing Wednesday as he allowed two goals with only one save recorded. The keeper has now failed to register a clean sheet in his last three appearances, but he has managed to produce five saves and allowed six goals in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Monday versus Bologna.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Oliva - On bench Wednesday Oliva (ankle) was named to the match-day squad versus Roma on Wednesday.

Impact If Oliva gets onto the pitch, it will be his first appearance for the club this season due to his long-term ankle problem. Even once fully fit, the midfielder may struggle to break into the starting XI which will limit his fantasy value.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Unavailable against Roma Strootman (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Roma, Cagliari announced.

Impact Strootman tried to speed up his recovery, but he ultimately was not healthy enough to play in this one. Razvan Marin will probably partner with Alessandro Deiola and Alberto Grassi in the midfield, with Christian Oliva as the top backup.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Oliva - Called up for Roma match Oliva (ankle) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Oliva has recovered from an ankle sprain that cost him some time. He has yet to debut this year, but Cagliari are particularly thin in this one since Kevin Strootman and Nahitan Nandez are absent.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Will miss Roma game Nandez (thigh) was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Nandez has been able to recover from a thigh ailment he suffered in the most recent game. Gabriele Zappa is set to start on the right flank and Raoul Bellanova is also a candidate depending on what scheme the coach uses.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Will not return against Roma Godin (knee) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednedsday.

Impact Godin was able to practice in a limited fashion Tuesday, but he is not ready to play yet. Luca Ceppitelli will substitute him in the back in a challenging match-up.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Ruled out against Roma Caceres (ankle) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Caceres picked up an ankle injury over the weekend and was unable to shake it off. With Diego Godin also out, two among Gabriele Zappa, Raoul Bellanova and Giorgio Altare should get the nod in this one.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Questionable for Roma match Strootman (thigh) practiced partially in the lead-up of Wednesday's game versus Roma, Cagliari announced.

Impact Strootman sat out the last game due to muscle fatigue, but his ailment is not serious and he has an outside chance to be available for the midweek round. If fit enough, he could replace Alessandro Deiola or a defender compared to their last XI.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Doubtful for Roma clash Nandez underwent rehab in the past two days due to a sore adductor in the right thigh, Cagliari informed.

Impact Nandez limped off early in the past game and is unlikely to be able to play Wednesday versus Roma. Gabriele Zappa is the likeliest candidate to take his place on the right flank.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Unlikely for Roma game Caceres underwent therapies in the lead-up of the Roma game due to a left ankle contusion, Cagliari informed.

Impact Caceres bowed out early in the past game and is trending in the wrong direction since he has been unable to practice before the match. Raoul Bellanova is the next man up, but the coach could also opt for a tactical change given the multiple absences.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE