LEONARDO PAVOLETTI NEWS

Ruled out for Bologna game Pavoletti (thigh) hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash with Bologna, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti is dealing with some muscle fatigue and won't be risked with the break just around the corner. Two among Zito Luvumbo, Gaetano Oristanio, Eldor Shomurodov, and Andrea Petagna will get the start up front in this one.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing minor injury Pavoletti avoided a thigh strain and is dealing with muscle fatigue, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti left the last game in the first half but avoided a serious injury. He'll be a late call for the upcoming Bologna game. Zito Luvumbo or Eldor Shomurodov would start if he couldn't.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early against Inter Pavoletti left Monday's 0-2 loss against Inter at the 35th minute due to an apparent thigh problem after recording three shots (zero on target), Goal informs.

Impact Pavoletti couldn't continue after signaling some discomfort to the medical staff. He's headed for some tests. Zito Luvumbo or Eldor Shomurodov would replace him in the XI if he couldn't play versus Bologna Saturday.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits protocol Pavoletti has tested negative for COVID-19 and will return to practice Tuesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti will have plenty of time to ramp up ahead of Saturday's match versus Juventus, where he could start over Gaston Pereiro, as it happened in the two matches before he got infected. He has tallied one goal, one assist, eight shots and four chances in the last six appearances.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Pavoletti has contracted Coronavirus and has begun isolating at home, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti has only a few days to shake it off ahead of Sunday's away game versus Udinese. Gaston Pereiro or Balde Keita would likely start even if he managed to be available since he will miss some practice time.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan wins 1-0 at Cagliari to maintain Serie A lead

AC Milan is displaying more consistency than its rivals amid a tight race for the Serie A title

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up teammate in Torino game Pavoletti won five duels, created one scoring chance and provided an assist in 30 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Pavoletti delivered off the bench by teeing up Alessandro Deiola's long-range effort by besting an opponent in the air and flicking on the ball. He has been used as a substitute in the past three games as he was not 100 percent, but he has notched a goal, an assist, four shots and two chances. He will try to unseat Gaston Pereiro or one of the several midfielders going forward. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots versus Napoli Pavoletti (thigh) took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won one duel and had one clearance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Pavoletti subbed in very late as he did not have a ton of minutes in his legs due to muscle fatigue and made a minor impact on the match. Gaston Pereiro has likely run away with the starting job, but he will remain in the mix as a bench option. He has scored five times and added 27 shots and ten chances in 22 appearances (eight starts). Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Named to match-day squad Pavoletti (thigh) was included in the match-day squad against Napoli on Monday.

Impact Pavoletti previously missed two matches due to his thigh problem and appeared to have put it behind him before the team's Feb. 13 matchup with Empoli. Even with the forward fit, he shouldn't be expected to crack the starting XI with any consistency considering he has just eight starts in 21 outings this year.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Napoli match Pavoletti is again dealing with muscle fatigue, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti sat out two matches recently for the same issue and will have to pass a late fitness test to be an option Monday. The ailment will likely prevent him from starting despite scoring in the last match, so it will be either Gaston Pereiro or Balde Keita joining Joao Pedro up front in this one.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levels as substitute Pavoletti scored a goal while taking two shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Pavoletti entered the match in the 79th minute and leveled for Cagliari in the 84th. The goal was the fifth of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Empoli Pavoletti (thigh) took two shots (one on target), committed two fouls and scored a goal in 11 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Pavoletti subbed in late in his return from a thigh ailment and made his presence felt with an opportunistic finish from close range. He has scored three times in the last five appearances, adding seven shots and two chances. He would probably have the upper hand on Keita and Gaston Pereira if it was not for his ever precarious health.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Empoli Pavoletti (thigh) resumed training fully and will be called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli, Cagliari informed.

Impact Pavoletti has shaken off the muscle fatigue that cost him the last game. He faces more competition for minutes with Gaston Pereiro breaking out in the last couple of matches and Keita returning from AFCON. He has scored twice and added eight shots and two chances in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor issue Pavoletti (thigh) did not require further tests and practiced on the side Tuesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti was a late scratch for the Atalanta game, but he is nursing just a muscular ailment and he will try to shake it off ahead of Sunday's road game against Empoli. Gaston Pereiro has fared well in recent outings and could stay in the XI even if Pavoletti is healthy.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Atalanta game Pavoletti did not make Cagliari's game-day squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Pavoletti is reportedly dealing with muscle fatigue. Cagliari are going with a very defensive scheme with Gaston Pereiro as the lone striker. Youngsters Luca Gagliano and Zito Luvumbo are the only bench alternatives.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Cagliari match Pavoletti cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Pavoletti will be available for February 6th's road game against Atalanta and will pair up with either Balde Keita, who will be back from AFCON, or Gaston Pereiro since Joao Pedro is suspended. He has scored twice, taken eight shots and created two chances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Fiorentina match Pavoletti took one off-target shot, won one of two tackles, drew one foul and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Pavoletti did not get much going in this one and will have to miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Nahitan Nandez will likely return to the XI versus Fiorentina, allowing Gaston Pereiro to move to the attack.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Roma Pavoletti (undisclosed) is in Cagliari's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Roma.

Impact Pavoletti was subbed out in the second half of Tuesday's victory against Bologna with an undisclosed injury, but he has recovered and is back in the lineup from the start on Sunday.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, suffers injury against Bologna Pavoletti was subbed out in the 80th minute of Tuesday's victory against Bologna after suffering an injury. He scored a goal and created two chances in the match before being taken...

Impact Pavoletti has scored in both of his Serie A games in January, so Cagliari will hope that his potential injury isn't too serious. Gaston Pereiro could fill in for him in the front two if necessary Sunday against Roma.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pereiro rescues Cagliari in 2-1 win over Bologna in Seria A

Substitute Gastón Pereiro has set up one goal and scored a stoppage-time winner as relegation-threatened Cagliari again came from behind to beat Bologna 2-1 in Serie A

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Sampdoria Pavoletti scored a goal and made a clearance in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Sampdoria. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Pavoletti scored the game winner Thursday in what was just his second Serie A start in the last two months. The veteran has mostly been used as an impact substitute this season and he will likely return to the bench for Sunday's clash against Bologna despite having three goals on the season now.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Pavoletti scored off the bench during Friday's one-all draw with Salernitana.

Impact Pavoletti scored his second goal of the campaign off the bench Friday. The forward has lost all fantasy relevance now that he has well-and-truly fallen out of the starting XI. He is purely a desperation play unless he moves back into a starting role.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pavoletti marks birthday by scoring for Cagliari in Serie A

Leonardo Pavoletti celebrated his 32nd birthday by scoring for Cagliari in a 1-1 draw with Salernitana in a matchup of the two last-placed teams in Serie A

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS