Cagliari Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Nahitan Nandez - Scores against Milan Nandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 5-1 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Nandez sliced Milan's lead in half with a flying deflection on a cross by Gabriele Zappa following a great cut through the middle of the defense, but the opponents piled on later on. It's his second goal of the season, with the other coming back in October. He has logged four key passes, nine crosses (four accurate), five clearances and four tackles (all won) in the last four rounds.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Pummeled by Milan Scuffet made five saves and conceded five goals in Saturday's 5-1 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Scuffet did what he could and wasn't directly at fault for any of the goals, but his defense had an awful day against a quality frontline. He has given up 13 goals and made 16 saves in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away next Sunday.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic scores twice as AC Milan ends winless run vs. Cagliari

United States standout Christian Pulisic scored twice as AC Milan beat Cagliari, 5-1, in Serie A on Saturday.

MAY 11

Christian Pulisic scores twice as AC Milan ends winless run vs. Cagliari

MILAN-CAGLIARI 5-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Pulisic Nets Twice | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 11 • YOUTUBE

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | Milan-Cagliari | Serie A TIM 2023/24

MAY 11 • YOUTUBE

Marco Mancosu - Returns to bench Mancosu (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against AC Milan.

Impact Mancosu is finally back with the team, as he is making his return to the team sheet after four months out due to knee surgery, lining up on the bench in his first game back. He will most likely remain on the bench for the rest of the season after the extended absence, as despite holding a starting role at one point this season, he went unused off the bench in five of his last seven appearances on the team sheet before going down with his injury.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - On bench Saturday Viola (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against AC Milan.

Impact Viola makes his return to the team sheet Saturday, ending a two-game absence after overcoming a thigh issue. The midfielder will likely remain in a bench role moving forward, as he has mainly served off the bench recently, with his last start coming on Feb. 10.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Selected for Milan contest Mancosu (knee) has been called up for Saturday's game against Milan, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Mancosu is returning four months after undergoing knee surgery due to a severe MCL tear. He has played just five times this season due to multiple injuries, recording seven shots (zero on target), two key passes and four crosses (one accurate). He'll provide extra depth in multiple offensive roles.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Available versus Milan Viola (thigh) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Milan on Saturday.

Impact Viola is good to go after missing two games due to a thigh issue and will likely slot back into his super-sub role even though Cagliari are undermanned in the midfield without Antoine Makoumbou (knee), Gianluca Gaetano (suspension) and Jakub Jankto (ankle). He has scored twice in his last six appearances, adding six shots (three on target), one key pass and 15 crosses (two accurate).

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Stays out for Milan game Jankto (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's tilt versus Milan, Cagliari informed.

Impact Jankto will sit out the second match in a row due to an ankle injury and is at risk also for the following ones since he has yet to resume training in any capacity. Ibrahim Sulemana and Matteo Prati will pick up the slack since Gianluca Gaetano (suspension) and Antoine Makoumbou (knee) are out as well.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Makoumbou - Will miss Milan match Makoumbou has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Milan due to a knee contusion, Cagliari informed.

Impact Makoumbou couldn't train regularly late in the week and won't make the trip. Ibrahim Sulemana, Matteo Prati, and Gaetano Pio Oristanio are the next men up considering that Gianluca Gaetano (suspension) and Jakub Jankto (ankle) are also unavailable.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-LECCE 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Late goal secures a point for Lecce | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 5 • YOUTUBE

Nahitan Nandez - Active in Lecce contest Nandez recorded three crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Nandez put together a serviceable two-way showing while patrolling the right flank. He has recorded 20 crosses (seven accurate), 13 tackles (five won) and seven chances created in his last five appearances (four starts).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Suspended for Milan clash Augello registered 10 crosses (three accurate), one key pass, one clearance and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce and will miss the next game due to yellow-card accumu...

Impact Augello filled it up thanks to his activity down the left wing, leading his team in crosses, but he'll be unavailable in the next round after getting booked for the fifth time in the season. Paulo Azzi or Adam Obert will take his place at left-back.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Doesn't play against Lecce Oristanio (hip) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Oristanio was an option, but his coach made conservative choices with his side down to ten men for more than a half. He'll have better chances of featuring, and perhaps starting, against Milan since Gianluca Gaetano will be disqualified.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Unused versus Lecce Pavoletti (foot) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Pavoletti was fit after a fairly serious foot injury, but his side bunkered up after getting the lead and an early red card. He'll try to push Gianluca Lapadula, Eldor Shomurodov and Andrea Petagna for minutes down the stretch.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Notches nine clearances versus Lecce Dossena (knee) had one shot (one on goal), one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and nine clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Dossena didn't seem bothered by his recent knee problem and was under the pressure in the back, especially after Gianluca Gaetano's red card. He'll likely start in most of the remaining games. He has logged four tackles (one won), 29 clearances and six interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Scores against Lecce Mina drew four fouls and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and 10 clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Mina didn't look 100 percent due to his previous calf problem but gutted it out and opened the scoring with an opportunistic finish after lingering in the opposing box following a corner kick. He has scored his two seasonal goals in his last two appearances. He has posted five tackles (three won), 33 clearances and three blocks in his last five matches, with no clean sheets.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - Allows one goal in Lecce tilt Scuffet had two saves and one clearance and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Scuffet denied the opponents a couple of times in the second half but Nenad Krstovic beat him with a point-blank deflection. His last clean sheet dates back to early March. He has surrendered nine goals nad made 12 saves in the last five fixtures. Cagliari will face Milan away Saturday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Assists and sees red versus Lecce Gaetano assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created before receiving a straight red card in Sunday's match against Lecce.

Impact Gaetano had an eventful first half as he was active on offense and set up Yerry Mina with what looked like a scuffed shot from outside the box. On the other hand, he was sent off due to an X-rated tackle following a VAR review. He's unlikely to get more than a one-game ban. Gaetano Pio Oristanio, Ibrahim Sulemana and Matteo Prati will be candidates to take his place against Milan on Saturday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Starting against Lecce Dossena (knee) has made the XI to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Dossena slots back into his usual starting role in a four-man defense after sitting one match due to a knee ailment. He's partnering with Yerry Mina, while all three of last week's starters in the back, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Mateusz Wieteska and Adam Obert, reside on the bench.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Returning in Lecce fixture Pavoletti (knee) has been selected for Sunday's bout against Lecce, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti is fit after missing more than two months due to a foot fracture. He has had a super-sub role for most of the season, and that's unlikely to change down the stretch, also considering the long layoff. He has logged four shots (three on target) in his last five showings (zero starts).

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Called up for Lecce match Oristanio (hip) made Cagliari's squad list to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Oristanio will avoid missing time after bowing out early due to a contusion in the past match. He got the start last week, but Zito Luvumbo is back from suspension for this one. He has recorded four shots (one on target), five key passes and four crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances, without any goal contribution.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Unavailable versus Lecce Jankto (ankle) will stay on the mend Sunday, Cagliari informed.

Impact Jankto will be out for the second week in a row due to an ankle sprain and is at risk also for the following matches. He hadn't gotten much playing time in previous fixtures, logging just 29 minutes and being unused three times in the last four matches.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Available for Lecce match Dossena (knee) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Lecce, Cagliari informed.

Impact Dossena is back on the squad after sitting out the previous contest due to knee pain and might unseat Adam Obert to recapture his usual starting job. He has posted six tackles (three won), four interceptions and 22 clearances in the his last fice appearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Christian Pulisic scores twice as AC Milan ends winless run vs. Cagliari