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Napoli's Osimhen has all the qualities of a modern striker

Victor Osimhen possesses all the ingredients of a modern-day striker and the 21-year-old Nigeria international has played a big role in Napoli’s perfect start to Serie A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marko Rog - Undergoes surgery Rog went under the knife to repair the ACL in the right knee following the second rupture in the span of a year, Cagliari announced.

Impact Rog re-injured himself in early August, but he waited to have surgery, likely due to other knee issues. He was given a six-month timetable starting from the day of the operation, therefore he is tentatively expected to be back in April, but it would not be too surprising if he missed the entire season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Called up for Empoli match Strootman (thigh) has been included in Cagliari's squad list to face Empoli Wednesday.

Impact Strootman is good to go after missing two games because of a bruise. He could get back into the lineup right away replacing Alessandro Deiola or Charalampos Lykogiannis. He has tallied one chance, two tackles, four interceptions and five clearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Available versus Empoli Godin (knee) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Empoli Wednesday.

Impact Godin was bound to be a late call and he has recovered enough to make the squad list, but he might not start right away, with Martin Caceres and Luca Ceppitelli both staying in the XI. He has tallied three shots, five tackles, two interceptions and eight clearances in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Late call for Empoli tilt Godin (knee) has resumed practicing but it has yet to be determined whether hr will be available for Wednesday's match against Empoli, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.

Impact Godin has been hampered by patellar tendon soreness over the last couple of weeks. He is making progress, but Wednesday might be too early for him to play. Martin Caceres replaced him in the back in the previous game.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Questionable for Empoli game Strootman (thigh) is improving and could be called up for Wednesday's match versus Empoli, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Strootman sat out the last two games because of a bruised thigh, but he was able to practice more in the lead-up of this game. He is poised to be a late call. The new coach tweaked the system in the past game, going with Charalampos Lykogiannis over another midfielder to fill in for Strootman.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Eight saves for win Cragno made eight saves during Sunday's two-all draw with Lazio.

Impact Cragno was under siege from the incredible Lazio attack, and somehow weathered the storm earning a draw. Cragno remains an absolutely excellent option in goal and should have plenty of value Wednesday, against Empoli.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Busy defensively Lykogiannis made three interceptions and two clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Lykogiannis had plenty to do behind the ball as Lazio flowed forward, and did all of it well. The defender was excellent and added a chance created in the solid performance. Lykogiannis will look to keep this form going Wednesday, against Empoli.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Assists in draw Marin provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Marin provided his third assist of the season in yet another good performance. The midfielder is quickly becoming a top fantasy option and should have value against Empoli on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - First goal for Cagliari Keita scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Keita scored vs. his old team for the first time, a smooth finish past Pepe Reina. The forward looked good and is quickly gelling with his new club. Next up is a Wednesday clash with Empoli.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Goal, assist in draw Pedro scored and provided one assist on one shot during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pedro scored on his only shot and added an assist during Sunday's draw. The forward was efficient to the nth degree and is off to an incredibly start. He gets a Wednesday clash with Empoli next.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Sent off against Empoli Zappa had three clearances and one interception and was booked twice in 33 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Lazio.

Impact Zappa had a forgettable stint off the bench as he was sent off late. He has started in just one out of four games thus far. He will Wednesday's home game versus Empoli, where Martin Caceres and Raoul Bellanova will be the primary choices at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho has 1st defeat with Roma; Juventus still can't win

José Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach as his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Strootman - Will miss Lazio clash Strootman (thigh) was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.

Impact Strootman will be sidelined for the second week in a row because of a thigh bruise. Alberto Grassi replaced him in the XI in the previous game. Gabriele Zappa and Christian Oliva are also in the running to fill in.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Stays out for Lazio game Godin (knee) did not make Cagliari's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.

Impact Godin will sit out the second match in a row because of a sore patellar tendon. The Cagliari did not release a further update on his timetable. The injury was caused by wear-and-tear rather than by a tackle or something traumatic, therefore his return is up in the air. Luca Ceppitelli, Sebastian Walukiewicz and Martin Caceres will absorb his minutes in the back.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Available against Lazio Pavoletti (back) is not fully fit, but he will travel with the team to Rome for Sunday's match versus Lazio, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Pavoletti could not play in the previous back due to back pain. Keita is likely to get another start, but Pavoletti might log a few minutes off the bench. He has tallied seven shots, two chances crated and two blocks in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes three times against Genoa Cragno (hip) had no saves and was beaten three times in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Genoa.

Impact Cragno had little luck in his return from a hip problem, as Genoa hit the net three times with close-range headers. He had given up two goals in the opener, making two saves. Cagliari will face Lazio away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Dealing with back problems Pavoletti made the matchday squad list against Genoa, but he could not play due to a stiff back, coach Leonardo Semplici informed.

Impact Pavoletti spent the game on the bench as Balde Keita got the start and Gaston Pereiro and Diego Farias came off the bench in offensive roles. He will be assessed throughout the break ahead of Sunday's match with Lazio.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Ruled out for Genoa match Strootman will miss Sunday's game versus Genoa due to a bruised thigh, Cagliari informed.

Impact Strootman picked up the issue late in the week and will miss at least one match. He could be replaced by Gabriele Zappa, with Nahitan Nandez moving to a more central position, Alberto Grassi or Christian Oliva. Only the first option offers some fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Will miss time Godin will not be able to play Sunday versus Genoa and is undergoing further tests to determine the timetable for his return, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Godin is nursing some patellar tendon soreness, and it is uncertain how much time it will take to shake it off. Sebastian Walukiewicz, Martin Caceres and Giorgio Altare are candidates to soak up his playing time.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Set to return against Genoa Cragno (hip) has shaken off his injury and is expected to play versus Genoa Sunday, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Cragno missed the last game due to a hip muscular problem but resumed training fully late in the week. Barring a late setback, he will reprise his role between the sticks over Boris Radunovic. He allowed two goals and made two saves in the opener against Spezia.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Ceter - Picks up calf issue Ceter suffered a grade one calf pull, Cagliari informed.

Impact Ceter will miss two-to-three weeks because of the issue. However, he has several strikers ahead of him in the depth chart and logged just five minutes in the first two rounds.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Dealing with knee problem Godin will miss the World Cup qualifier versus Ecuador due to a sore patellar tendon, the Uruguayan Federation announced.

Impact Godin will be evaluated by Cagliari's doctor upon returning and is in danger of sitting out Sunday's game versus Genoa. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Martin Caceres would be the next in line in the back.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan forward Giroud test positive for coronavirus

AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud has tested positive for coronavirus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Caceres - Signs with Cagliari Caceres has agreed to a one-year contract with Cagliari after spending the summer as a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Caceres was a regular in the last two seasons at Fiorentina, but the club did not re-up his contract. He posted two goals, two assists, 28 tackles and 49 clearances in 29 appearances (26 starts) in 2020-2021. He will be compete for one of the defensive spots with Luca Ceppitelli, Andrea Carboni and Sebastian Walukiewicz.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE