CAGLIARI NEWS

Italy warms up for Euros with 7-0 win over San Marino

Federico Bernardeschi has scored one goal and set up two more in Italy’s 7-0 win over San Marino in a European Championship warmup in Cagliari

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alessio Cragno - Concedes once versus Genoa Cragno had four saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Cragno lost the duel on a one-on-one with Eldor Shomurodov in the early going, but had few strong saves after that. He closes the season with 53 goals allowed, 130 saves and six clean sheets in 34 matches.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Pretty good versus Genoa Carboni sent in three crosses (one accurate), won eight duels and two of four tackles and had one block in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Carboni turned in another solid shift and contributed at both ends, although his side could not keep the clean sheet in this one. He has posted one assist, 34 tackles, 14 interceptions and 47 clearances in 15 appearances this year.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Active against Genoa Zappa took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate) and created two scoring chances in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Zappa came off the bench very well, providing a spark on the right flank. He almost scored, but a defender cleared the ball at the last minute on his tap-in. He finishes the season with four assists, 28 chances created and 69 crosses in 34 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Lively in Genoa game Lykogiannis sent in seven crosses, created two scoring chances, had one successful take-on and won two duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Lykogiannis logged another productive outing, co-leading his side for crosses on a par with Razvan Marin. He has been a quality fantasy option for his position this year, registering four goals, two assists, 14 chances created and 118 crosses in 31 matches.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Cerri - Fires five shots against Genoa Cerri took five shots (three on target), drew one foul, won five duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 0-1 loss over Genoa.

Impact Cerri was used over Leonardo Pavoletti and Giovanni Simeone in the season finale and paced his side for shots, but he was denied in all attempts. He has scored once in 24 appearances (three starts), adding seven created chances and 16 shots.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Pereiro - Returns after COVID Pereiro (Coronavirus) took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and won three duels in 21 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Pereiro cleared the protocol on match-day and was used right away. He will look to find more consistent minutes next year, as he has started in just two of his 15 appearances, scoring and assisting twice.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Misfires versus Genoa Pedro took three shots (zero on target), drew five fouls, won nine duels and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Pedro had a pretty energetic and physical display, but he could not find the target on his attempts. He concludes another solid season with 16 goals, three assists, 38 chances created and 25 crosses in 37 games.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Creates three chances versus Genoa Marin took two shots (zero on target), sent in seven crosses, created three scoring chances and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Marin turned in another solid shift, pacing his side for both crosses and chances, finishing the season on a high note. He has tallied three goals, six assists, 69 created chances and 161 crosses in his first Serie A campaign.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Radja Nainggolan - Subs off right away versus Genoa Nainggolan took one shot on target and had four passes in ten minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Genoa as left the game with an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Nainggolan bowed out clutching the back of his thigh and will undergo some tests in the next few days. He closes his loan spell at Cagliari with one goal, 59 shots and 23 chances created in 22 games.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Parma loses 3-0 at Sampdoria, finishes bottom of Serie A

Parma has finished bottom of Serie A after losing 3-0 at Sampdoria in the final round in what was home coach Claudio Ranieri’s last match in charge

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sassuolo forward Raspadori gets 1st call up to Italy's squad

Sassuolo’s 21-year-old forward Giacomo Raspadori received his first call-up to Italy’s national team when coach Roberto Mancini named a 33-man squad for the Azzurri’s first Europea...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrea Carboni - Stout versus Milan Carboni won three of four tackles and seven duels and had seven clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Milan.

Impact Carboni put up strong numbers in the back as Cagliari successfully stymied Milan in this one. He made the XI in seven of the last eight games, posting 16 tackles, 31 clearances and four interceptions. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Logs seven interceptions in Milan clash Deiola had one block, three clearances and seven interceptions and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Milan.

Impact Deiola contributed to holding the Milan attackers in check with a stellar defensive performance. He has started in five of the last six matches, recording four tackles, 11 interceptions, seven clearances and four created chances. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Delivers five crosses against Milan Lykogiannis had eight clearances and one block, won six duels and sent in five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Lykogiannis had a good output on both ends but was not sharp on his deliveries. He has been a secondary fantasy assist this season, tallying four goals, two assists, 12 created chances and 111 crosses in 30 games. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Unused against Milan Sottil (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Milan.

Impact Sottil was available for the first time in four months as he had multiple setbacks in his recovery from a thigh injury. He will look to find minutes in the season finale versus Genoa. He has recorded two goals, one assist, 16 created chances and 43 crosses in 20 games (12 appearances).

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Plays well versus Milan Godin took two shots (one on target) and had two blocks and two interceptions and four clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Milan.

Impact Godin was stifling in the back and also had the biggest chance of the game for his side, but Gianluigi Donnarumma denied his thumping header. He has posted 60 tackles, 56 interceptions and 113 blocks in 28 games, contributing to six clean sheets. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Relatively quiet versus Milan Pedro sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew three fouls and won four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Pedro almost set up Leonardo Pavoletti with a quality cross, but he did not manage to take a shot in this one. It is just the second time it happens in the season. He has hit the net three times, provided one assist and logged eight shots and three created chances in the last five matches. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Delivers six crosses against Milan Marin created three scoring chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate), won one tackle and had one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Marin kept up his production despite the scoreless draw mostly thanks to few corner kicks. He has scored twice and provided three assists in the last six matches, adding five shots, 14 created chances and 25 crosses. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Radja Nainggolan - Quiet versus Milan Nianggolan took two shots (zero on target), won two of two tackles and five duels and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Nainggolan co-led his side for shots in a match where they did not generate much offense. He has not been a major factor despite having a big role at Cagliari, as he has posted 48 shots, 23 created chances and 72 crosses in 21 games, scoring once. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Keeps clean sheet versus Milan Cragno had two saves, one clearance and one punch while blanking the opponents in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Cragno did not have a particularly busy performance despite Milan attacking for most of the game, as the opponents lacked precision and his defense had a strong performance. He has kept two clean sheets in a row and has allowed just tow goals in the last four matches, making 12 saves. Cagliari will host Genoa Sunday.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan has to wait until final day for Champions League fate

AC Milan, Napoli and Juventus will have to wait until the final day of the season to see which two teams qualify for next season’s Champions League

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riccardo Sottil - Called up for Milan clash Sottil (thigh) has been included in Cagliari's squad list to face Milan Sunday.

Impact Sottil has been practicing regularly for about ten days and should be able to make the bench for this one. He has not featured since late January because of a major thigh injury after being a regular under the previous coach. He has tallied two goals, one assist, 16 created chances and 43 crosses in 20 games (12 appearances).

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atlético Madrid, Lille can clinch league titles

Atlético Madrid can win the Spanish league in the second-to-last round if it beats Osasuna at home and Real Madrid fails to win at Athletic Bilbao

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Radja Nainggolan - Sends in four crosses in draw Nainggolan took one off-target shot, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made two clearances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Fiorentina.

Impact Nainggolan wasn't at his best against the Violas, but sent in the second-most crosses for his side. The midfielder has only one goal in the season, with no assists, and will look to improve his numbers when they visit Milan on Sunday.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE