Cagliari Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Matteo Prati - Dishes assist against Fiorentina Prati assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three clearances and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Prati registered his first assist of the season thanks to a surgical delivery from the flank that met Alessandro Deiola on his first goal for his side. He became a starter a couple of months into the campaign, but then the coach preferred leaning on the veterans from January on. He closes the year with one goal, one assist, 36 shots (11 on target) and 45 tackles) in 26 appearances (19 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kingstone Mutandwa - Hits the net versus Fiorentina Mutandwa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Thursday's 3-2 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Mutandwa played the most minutes in a game this season and capitalized on that with a tremendous curled shot after a nifty move. He has starred for the youth team this year and might get promoted or go out on loan in the near future. He has featured for 34 minutes throughout five appearances off the bench.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Scores in Fiorentina game Deiola won one of one tackle and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and four clearances in Thursday's 3-2 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Deiola had an excellent two-way performance that culminated in a goal thanks to a close-range header on a timely deep cut. It's his first in the season. He earned a regular role in the second half of the campaign, mostly thanks to his experience, registering 25 shots (six on target), 33 tackles, 34 clearances and 10 key passes in 27 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Aresti - Gives up one goal versus Fiorentina Aresti was beaten once while playing one minute in Thursday's 3-2 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Aresti made a token appearance as he's expected to leave the team or retire in the summer and conceded on a very late PK by Arthur. He has been the third-stringer for a few seasons.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Concedes twice versus Fiorentina Scuffet recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Scuffet was beaten twice by point-blank finishes before making way for Simone Aresti in the final minutes. He had a solid campaign in his Serie A return despite his team's occasionally lousy defense, keeping three clean sheets, making 79 saves and surrendering 55 goals in 31 appearances after winning the job from Boris Radunovic pretty early.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 23 • YOUTUBE

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MAY 21 • YOUTUBE

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MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Simone Scuffet - Blanks Sassuolo Scuffet registered no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Scuffet was a spectator as Sassuolo barely had any threatening action in this one. He had last secured a clean sheet in early March. He has made 11 saves and allowed 11 goals in the last five rounds. Cagliari will host Fiorentina in the final round.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Creates two chances in Sassuolo bout Gaetano had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), two key passes and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Gaetano didn't have his most brilliant display but picked up a small amount of stats in multiple offensive categories and was one of the main catalysts for his side. He has scored and assisted once in his last four showings, adding four shots (one on target), seven key passes and six crosses (two accurate).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Continues producing against Saassuolo Augello had seven crosses (one accurate), two clearances, one interception and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Augello kept up the good work on the wing following a suspension, co-leading his team in crosses along with Nahitan Nandnez, but he linked up with a teammate in just one of them. He has launched 27 deliveries (seven accurate) in his last five appearances, totaling three key passes, four interceptions and 12 clearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Dynamic in Sassuolo tilt Nandez won one of one tackle, created two scoring chances and had seven crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Nandez led his team in deliveries but had little precision and worked hard on both ends. He has scored once and added six key passes, 16 crosses (four accurate) and five tackles (all won) in the last five rounds.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Posts four clearances versus Sassuolo Mina drew one foul and had one cross (one accurate) and four clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Mina didn't need to put up big numbers to help his team keep a rare clean sheet in this one. He has scored twice and logged 37 clearances, three tackles (one won) and two blocks in his last five games.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Shows well against Sassuolo Zappa won one of one tackle and registered two shots (one on goal), three clearances and five crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Zappa was sound on both ends as his team came away with a shut-out victory. He attacked frequently but didn't have much touch in his deliveries. He has assisted once and added 11 crosses (three accurate), two chances created and eight tackles (four won) in the last five rounds (three starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Picks up assist versus Sassuolo Dossena assisted once to go with three interceptions, two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Dossena was serviceable in the back as Cagliari kept an easy clean sheet and contributed to the opening goal by passing the ball backward toward Matteo Prati to set up an attempt from mid-range. He'll miss the season finale against Fiorentina due to yellow-card accumulation, closing a solid season with two goals, four assists, 55 tackles and 168 clearances. He contributed to five clean sheets in 35 appearances. Pantelis Hatzidiakos or Mateusz Wieteska will fill in for him.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Nets as sub in Sassuolo match Prati scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and had two passes in 23 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Prati delivered a couple of minutes after coming in, solving a scrum following a corner kick by slotting it past the goalie from just outside the box for his first goal in the campaign. He has mostly come off the bench in recent tilts. He'll compete with Ibrahim Sulemana and Alessandro Deiola in the season finale since Antoine Makoumbou (knee) is hurt. He has notched five shots (four on target), nine tackles (four won) and three interceptions in his last five showings (two starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Lapadula - Drills PK against Sassuolo Lapadula drew one foul and scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Lapadula was fielded along with Eldor Shomurodov in a more offensive lineup, paced his team in attempts and key passes and kept his aplomb from the spot to seal the deal late. It's his third goal of the season. He has logged eight shots (three on target) and five cahcnes created in the last four rounds (two starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Ruled out for final rounds Jankto (ankle) "will remain sidelined against Sassuolo and Fiorentina," coach Claudio Ranieri informed.

Impact Jankto will end the season on the mend, skipping the final five fixtures due to an ankle sprain. He has had a seesawing role in his Serie A return, appearing 18 times (13 starts) and tallying one goal, two assists, 12 shots (six on target) and 26 crosses (four accurate). Gabriele Zappa, Matteo Prati and Nicolas Viola will absorb his minutes.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Makoumbou - Out for last two games Makoumbou (knee) "won't be able to return this season," coach Claudio Ranieri informed.

Impact Makoumbou will sit out the last three matches after tweaking his knee, closing his first Serie A campaign with one goal, 14 chances created, 41 tackles, 24 clearances and 16 interceptions, being a staple of the formation when available. Ibrahim Sulemana and Matteo Prati will pick up the slack in the midfield.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Nicolas Viola - Doesn't play against Milan Viola (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 5-1 defeat versus Milan.

Impact Viola was fit after a small injury but wasn't rushed back as the game quickly got out of hand for Cagliari. He has mostly operated as a super sub in the second half of the season, with a decent level of success since he scored all his five goals off the bench. Gianluca Gaetano and Gaetano Pio Oristation are also options in his role.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Unused against Milan Mancosu (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Mancosu was back on the bench but didn't sub in after a lengthy absence. He'll likely back up Gianluca Gaetano the rest of the way. He has played in just five matches (three starts) this campaign, totaling four crosses (one accurate), two chances created and seven shots (zero on target).

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Serves suspension Gaetano will be eligible to play Sunday versus Sassuolo following a one-game disqualification.

Impact Gaetano got the standard punishment for a reckless foul and will tussle with Matteo Prati and other midfielders to make the XI next Sunday. He has done whenever fully fit, tallying one goal, one assist, five shots (one on target) and seven chances created in his last four showings.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Takes four shots against Milan Luvumbo drew four fouls and registered four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo was peppy as usual and paced his team in attempts, but Milan overwhelmed his side, and he left something on the table in some early chances. He hasn't scored in three months. He has notched two assists, 11 shots (three on target), five key passes and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Logs assist against Milan Zappa assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Zappa was one of the few bright spots for his side in the rough loss, as he collected his third assist of the season with a pinpoint cross that met Nahitan Nandez. He has started in the last two matches after failing to do so in four consecutive tilts. He has totaled three chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and eight tackles (three won) in such a stretch.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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