CAGLIARI NEWS

Diego Farias - Shakes off injury Farias (ankle) returned to full practice Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias missed a couple of games due to a pair of physical problems, but the break has allowed him to heal. He will be back in the squad list for the Sampdoria game, but his role has been rather limited thus far. He has played just 40 minutes off the bench, tallying one shot.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Beaten once by Venezia Cragno had three saves, drew one foul and conceded once in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Cragno denied multiple attempts by the opponents, but he eventually caved in the final minutes due to a major deflection by a teammate on a shot by Gianluca Busio. He has allowed 12 goals and made 21 saves in six matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Busy against Venezia Lykogiannis took two off-target shots, sent in five crosses (zero accurate), had three interceptions and won five duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Lykogiannis put up good numbers at both ends of the pitch, but he was not particularly accurate in the final third. He has recorded nine shots, 19 crosses, nine interceptions and six clearances in six appearances (four starts). Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Provides assist against Venezia Caceres created one scoring chance, had one interception and three clearances and picked up an assist in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Caceres set up Keita's goal with an accurate cross at the end of a rare foray on offense. However, he was unlucky on the Venezia goal, as he deflected a shot, making it uncatchable for his goalkeeper. He has posted four chances created, eight interceptions and seven clearances in five games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Scores against Venezia Keita took one shot on target, drew one foul, won three duels and scored a goal in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Keita had a clutch performance as he bagged the only good feed he received in the box with a precise header. He has hit the net twice in five matches, adding eight shots, one chance and two crosses. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Wins countless duels versus Venezia Nandez sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, drew five foul and won 14 duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Nandez had a very dynamic performance down the right flank, although he was not particularly precise in the final third. He has posted three shots, seven chances created, 17 crosses and 11 tackles in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Subs off late versus Venezia Carboni had five clearances, won three duels and one tackle and bowed out late in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia due to an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Carboni had an unflashy performance and was forced to sub off late after clutching the back of his thigh. He will be assessed during the break. Sebastien Walukiewicz and Luca Ceppitelli are also on the mend, although it is possible at least one of the two is back for the Sampdoria game coming up in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Ineffective versus Venezia Pedro took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won two duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Pedro did not put up good numbers in this one as he struggled to get it going and Cagliari did not generate much offense as a whole. Despite his team's struggles, he has had a strong start of the season as he has notched four goals, two assists, six chances created and 18 shots in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Creates two chances against Venezia Marin took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and won five duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Marin led his team in chances despite the low number and continues to be a pretty prolific crosser thanks to set-piece duties. He has posted three assists, 19 chances created and 35 crosses in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Solid against Venezia Godin had three interceptions and three clearances and won six duels and one of two tackles in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Godin had a pretty tidy performance, however Cagliari were again unable to keep a clean sheet due to a late goal. He had a slow start of the season due to injury, but he has been fine in the past couple of matches. He has posted ten tackles, 20 clearances and nine interceptions in five games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teen midfielder Busio scores late equalizer for Venezia

Teenage midfielder Gianluca Busio has scored a late equalizer to earn promoted Venezia a 1-1 draw at Cagliari in Serie A

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Farias - Ruled out with new problem Farias will miss Friday's match against Cagliari due to a late ankle sprain, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias had recuperated from an illness, but he turned his ankle in the final practice. He had played very little thus far. Gaston Pereiro and Leonardo Pavoletti will provide depth up front behind the starters.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Ruled out for Venezia game Walukiewicz was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Venezia Friday due to a thigh contusion.

Impact Walukiewicz picked up the issue in the final practice and will be assessed over the break, but the injury does not sound substantial. With Luca Ceppitelli also sidelined, Andrea Carboni will likely get the nod, with Giorgio Altare providing depth.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Alavés looks to build on shock win over Atlético

Alavés plays at Athletic Bilbao in a Basque Country derby with the visitors hoping to build on their shock win over defending champion Atlético Madrid

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Farias - Will return against Venezia Farias (illness) was not mentioned among the absentee for the Venezia game by coach Walter Mazzarri.

Impact Farias sat out the previous match because of an illness and appeared to have successfully shaken it off. He has played just 40 minutes so far, taking one shot.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Suffers thigh injury Ceppitelli has sustained a thigh injury that will be assessed in the next couple of days, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli will miss Friday's game versus Venezia and, depending on the severity of the problem, will try to recuperate during the break. He has alternated with Sebastian Walukiewicz and Andrea Carboni in the back so far.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Attempts seven crosses during start Lykogiannis attempted seven crosses during a 2-0 loss Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Lykogiannis logged a team-best cross tally during his third consecutive league start. Walter Mazzarri has been favorable of starting the Greek midfielder since becoming Cagliari manager earlier this month.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes two goals again Cragno conceded two goals during a 2-0 loss Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Cragno conceded two goals during each of his last three league games. He will try to redeem himself Friday versus Venezia, a fellow Italian team having problems winning matchups.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Suffers thigh injury Dalbert has been diagnosed with a grade-one strain of the flexor muscle in the left thigh, Cagliari announced.

Impact Dalbert played limited minutes in the last game and did not appear to get hurt. He will try to be available for the first game after the next game in three weeks. Charalampos Lykogiannis will be the top option the left flank in Friday's home game versus Venezia.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp

Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to end 3-match winless run

Barcelona hosts Levante in the Spanish league with coach Ronald Koeman's team still in crisis after three consecutive matches without a win in all competitions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Farias - Unavailable against Napoli Farias will miss Sunday's game versus Napoli due to a stomach bug, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias has seen spotty minutes thus far as he has a few strikers ahead of him in the depth chart. Cagliari will rely primarily on Balde Keita, Joao Pedro, Leonardo Pavoletti and Gaston Pereiro up front.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Takes two shots in loss Joao Pedro took two shots off target, created one chance, committed two fouls and made one clearance in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Joao Pedro had a quiet offensive outing Wednesday as he attempted two shots in 90 minutes. The striker has been going through a great offensive form as of late as he has registered four goals and two assists in five appearances this season, along with 16 shots, five chances created and one cross in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Delivers five crosses versus Empoli Marin took three shots off target, created three chances, delivered five crosses, drew one foul and attempted one tackle in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Marin was not able to make it on the scoresheet but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered three assists in five appearances this season, along with producing five shots, 16 chances created and 28 crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Makes three saves in loss Cragno made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Cragno did not have a particularly positive outing Wednesday as he conceded twice, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to register a clean sheet this season in four appearances, but he has managed to produce 13 saves and allowed nine goals. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Napoli.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE