Cagliari Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Gianluca Lapadula - Peppers the net in loss Lapadula had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Lapadula entered the fray to begin the second half of Saturday's 0 - 1 loss to a 1-man Lecce side, after Patrick Dorgu was sent off in the final moments of the first half. Lapadula led Cagliari with four shots attempted but was not able to register a shot on target. Lapadula has appeared as a substitute in each of Cagliari's first three matches. He's attempted five total shots (one on target) and created one chance.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Concedes goal in defeat Scuffet had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Scuffet was beaten as a result of a well executed short corner routine Saturday, and Cagliari, in turn, fell 1- 0 to Lecce. Through three matches, Cagliari's first-choice keeper has made eight saves and conceded two goals. Following the international break, Scuffet's next test is likely to come as Cagliari host a new-look Napoli side that has scored five goals over their first three matches.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

LECCE-CAGLIARI 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | 3ª GIORNATA | SERIE A ENILIVE 2024/25

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

LECCE-CAGLIARI 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Krstovic scores off Gaspar header to seal win | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE

Gianluca Gaetano - Goes back to Cagliari Gaetano has returned to Cagliari on loan with an obligation to buy, Napoli announced.

Impact Gaetano heads back to Sardinia with a more definitive formula after helping the team avoid relegation by scoring four times and providing one assist in 14 matches from January on. He added 14 shots (six on target), 16 key passes and 15 crosses (three accurate). It should be long before he recaptures a starring role.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Makoumbou - Available for Lecce fixture Makombou (thigh) "has recovered and will be an option for Saturday," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Makoumbou has overcome a minor injury that hindered him as of late, even though he was technically available for the opener. Razvan Marin, Alessandro Deiola, and Matteo Prati have started in each of the first two matches and have been serviceable, so he'll likely have to wait for his opportunity.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Fit for Lecce game Zortea (shoulder) "has returned, but he's been out for a month, so he needs to find the right rhythm," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Zortea will be an option after missing the first two games but will likely be eased into action considering the gaffer's words and the fact that Paulo Azzi has fared well in relief.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Held in check by Como Luvumbo drew one foul had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Luvumbo played more than an hour but didn't find much room to do damage. He started in the first two games but hasn't much to show for it having tallied two off-target shots, two key passes and three inaccurate crosses. He'll have to show better to keep ahold of the job.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Decent in Comoe fixture Augello created one scoring chance and recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Augello amassed a routine stat line for him and often had his way down the flank. He led his team in deliveries along with Paulo Azzi. He has recorded two key passes, 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in the early going.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Doesn't feature agaisnt Como Jankto (illness) didn't come off the bench in Monday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Jankto was an option but didn't get minutes, as the new coach is leaning on different contributors at his position, which might be the case all season long if he stays put. He played 18 times (13 starts) in 2023/2024, logging one goal, two assists, 12 shots (six on target) and 26 crosses (four accurate).

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Unused agaisnt Como Viola (undisclosed) didn't play in Monday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Viola returned to the game-day squad list but isn't totally right yet and didn't get minutes. He's behind Alessandro Deiola and Matteo Prati at the moment, plus he has to compete also with Antoine Makoumbou and Mattia Felici.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Solid in Como contest Marin created one scoring chance and had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Marin has taken on a major role after returning from a loan spell at Empoli and is putting up decent stats thanks to his set-piece prowess and command in the midfield. He has registered four shots (three on target), three key passes and eight crosses (three accurate) in two fixtures.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Collects point in Como match Luperto assisted once to go with six clearances and one block in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Luperto had his usual steady display in the back and set up Roberto Piccoli with a sneaky header as he had lingered up front after a set piece. He's been a day-one starter and has logged nine clearances, two tackles and one interception in two games.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Azzi - Shows well against Como Azzi won two of three tackles and had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Azzi put together another impressive display while replacing Nadir Zortea (shoulder) on the right wing and was a menace with his energetic runs. He might hold onto the starting job until his teammate is totally right. He has tallied two key passes, nine crosses (two accurate) and four tackles in two games.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Scores in Como game Piccoli drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Piccoli didn't have a lot of volume but took advantage of a mishap between Pepe Reina and a defender to nudge the ball home with a header, bagging his first goal of the season. He's currently the clear top option over a few incumbent veterans. He has notched eight shots (two on target), one inaccurate cross and three clearances in two rounds.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Concedes once versus Como Scuffet had three saves and two clearances and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Scuffet did what he could on a few attempts but couldn't stop a point-blank one by Patrick Cutrone early in the second half. He has made six saves and conceded once in two fixtures. Cagliari will face Lecce away Saturday.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-COMO 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Cutrone rescues a point for Fabregas' side | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 26 • YOUTUBE

Nicolas Viola - Earns bench spot Viola (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Como.

Impact Viola is back with the team as expected Monday, finding himself on the bench after battling an undisclosed issue. He is likely to see most of his time off the bench this campaign, sitting in more of a rotational role.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - On bench Monday Jankto (illness) is on the bench for Minday's match against Como.

Impact Jankto was expected to return Monday and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He has yet to appear this season due to his issues and isn't likely to be majorly involved this campaign, likely seeing most of his time off the bench.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Returning versus Como Jankto (illness) resumed training fully early in the week and will be good to go for the second round, Cagliari announced.

Impact Jankto was a late scratch because of the flu versus Roma but didn't suffer lingering consequences. While he'll be an option, there are a few men ahead of him in the depth chart.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Available against Como Viola (undisclosed) "isn't 100 percent but will be with us Monday," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Viola will be part of the squad after sitting out the opener but might not see minutes considering the gaffer's remarks. He tallied five goals, two assists, 38 shots (12 on target) and 33 key passes in 26 matches (11 starts) last season while mostly operating as a super sub.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Makoumbou - Will miss Como game Makoumou will be absent Monday due to a matter of conditioning, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Makoumbou didn't play last week and had a challenging summer because of a previous injury. He's also not a lock to stay past deadline day. Alessandro Deiola, Matteo Prati and Michel Adopo will absorb his minutes.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Sidelined for Como tilt Zortea (shoulder) "won't be available against Como but will re-join the group in training right after the game," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Zortea will sit out the second round as well due to a shoulder contusion despite the previous timetable but should return for the next round. Paulo Azzi saw full minutes in relief last week.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Subbed off against Roma Prati recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Prati had 46 touches in the game and contributed defensively with two tackles, two interceptions, and a clearance. He was replaced by Michel Adopo in the 72nd minute. Prati ended last season in strong form, recording two goal involvements in the final two games, and continued this form this season by scoring in the Coppa Italia last week.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Plays full game against Roma Marin recorded three shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Marin created two chances, hit the woodwork once, and contributed defensively with two tackles and two clearances. Last season, he made 30 appearances. He also began this season with an assist in the Coppa Italia.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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