LUCA CEPPITELLI NEWS

Logs three clearances versus Genoa Ceppitelli won one tackle, drew three fouls and had one interception and three clearances in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Ceppitelli beat out the competition to replace Matteo Lovato (suspension) in the back and he had an okay showing, as Cagliari conceded after he subbed off. Even when healthy, he had seen limited playing time in previous matches as the coach moved on from him in 2022. He has tallied 18 tackles, 21 interceptions, 50 clearances and 11 blocks in 21 appearances (13 starts). Cagliari will host Verona Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could start versus Genoa Ceppitelli (calf) recently missed a couple of games and was on the bench in the most recent one although he was not 100 percent and will be in the running to replace the suspended...

Impact Ceppitelli has not started since late December, but Sebastian Walukiewicz and Edoardo Goldaniga are not in great shape either. Whoever has more minutes in his legs will fill in for Lovato. He has posted 17 tackles, 20 interceptions, 47 clearances and 11 blocks in 20 appearances.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf issue Ceppitelli has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Udinese due to a calf problem, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.

Impact Ceppitelli could miss further time since it is a tricky area. He had fallen out of the rotation in the last few weeks, as the coach constantly picked their other center-backs over him.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in briefly after thigh injury Ceppitelli subbed in for one minute and had no stats logged in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact It is clear that Walter Mazzarri wants to take things slow with Ceppitelli's return. After missing three matches in a row, and a total of seven this season, the manager is taking no chances in rushing the defender's recovery from a thigh injury.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Fiorentina Ceppitelli (thigh) is available for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ceppitelli is fit enough to make the bench after missing time with a thigh problem, but the coach has picked Giorgio Altare and Adam Obert over him in the back.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Fiorentina game Ceppitelli (thigh) practiced partially with the rest of the group Saturday, Cagliari informed.

Impact Ceppitelli is making progress in his rehab from a thigh injury and could at least be an option Sunday after sitting out two matches. He has posted 17 tackles, 19 interceptions and 46 clearances in 15 appearances so far.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Bologna match Ceppitelli (thigh) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Bologna Tuesday.

Impact Ceppitelli will miss the second game in a row due to a muscular ailment. Giorgio Altare is the favorite to replace him over Gabriele Zappa.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Bologna game Ceppitelli has remained limited in practice in the last few days due to muscle fatigue, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli was a late scratch for the previous game and will be further evaluated on game-day, but he appears to be a long-shot to start at this point. Giorgio Altare fared well while filling in versus Sampdoria and could get his second start in a row. Gabriele Zappa is also an option in case of a tactical change.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sampdoria game Ceppitelli is missing from Cagliari's match-day squad list to face Sampdoria Thursday.

Impact Ceppitelli was expected to start, especially with Diego Godin and Martin Caceres no longer in the picture, but he is not even on the bench. Youngster Giorgio Altare is taking his place in the back, joining newcomer Matteo Lovato and Andrea Carboni.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Juventus Ceppitelli had four interceptions and four clearances and won two of two tackles and four duels in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ceppitelli had a respectable showing despite the difficulty of the match-up and the fact that his side gave up two goals. He is poised to have a major role with Diego Godin no longer in the picture, although Cagliari could sign new defenders in January. They will face Sampdoria away on January 6th. He has logged 17 tackles, 19 interceptions and 46 clearances in 15 matches so far.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Ceppitelli (fatigue) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Udinese.

Impact Ceppitelli is back in the XI Saturday after sitting out midweek. The center-back has been a regular most of the season, starting 10 matches, producing a goal and assist with just one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Udinese game Ceppitelli will be a late call for Saturday's match versus Udinese due to muscle fatigue, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Ceppitelli sat out the midweek Coppa Italia fixture and was limited in practice afterward. The coach sounded optimistic about his status, but he will likely be a long-shot to start, especially with Diego Godin returning to XI over him in the last match.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Torino Ceppitelli took two shots and assisted a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Torino. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Ceppitelli grabbed his first Serie A assist since February 2019 on Monday as he set up Joao Pedro's equalizer. He will likely have to do more defending next weekend against Inter Milan, which have scored a league-high 39 goals in 16 matches this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Ceppitelli made four tackles (two won), seven clearances, two interceptions and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Tuesday's scoreless draw against Vero...

Impact Ceppitelli had another huge performance at the heart of the defense, adding nice numbers in every defensive category while helping his side to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure, specially during the second half. With six tackles and 15 clearances over his last two starts, the centre back will try to keep it up during Monday's home match against Torino.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) took one off-target shot and had three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Ceppitelli had an okay outing even though the opponents hit the net twice. He could draw another start Friday versus Salernitana since the short turnaround might not allow Diego Godin to recover. He has posted one goal, seven tackles, ten interceptions and 22 clearances in ten games, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) has been named in the XI to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Ceppitelli will benefit from the fact that Diego Godin picked up a late high and will partner Andrea Carboni. He has registered seven tackles, seven interceptions, 19 clearances and eight blocks in nine games, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return against Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) went into full training Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli sat out the previous game due to back pain. He has mostly started when Diego Godin was unavailable thus far, differently from last season, and it remains to be seen whether the veteran will be rested after international duties. He has posted seven tackles, seven interceptions, 19 clearances and eight blocks in nine games (six starts).

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Atalanta match Ceppitelli (back) did not make Cagliari's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Ceppitelli has dealt with back pain late in the week and is not fit enough to contribute. Giorgio Altare will back up Diego Godin and Andrea Carboni defensively in this one since Sebastian Walukiewicz is on the end as well.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Atalanta game Ceppitelli is in doubt for Saturday's match versus Atalanta due to back pain, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli is at risk of being ruled out in advance. In any case, he has rarely featured next to Diego Godin thus far and the teammate returned from an injury in the past game. Andrea Carboni is expected to complete the defensive pair as it has been the case for multiple matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Sampdoria Ceppitelli (thigh) will begin on the bench in Sunday's game versus Sampdoria.

Impact Ceppitelli has shaken off a thigh problem, but the coach opted to confirm Diego Godin and go with more dynamic players next to him.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back versus Sampdoria Ceppitelli (thigh) practiced regularly Thursday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli missed the last game before the break, but the tests ruled out serious injury. While he was limited in practice throughout the break, the problems to Sebastien Walukiewicz and Andrea Carboni and the late returns of Martin Caceres and Diego Godin make him a likely starter against Sampdoria. He has notched five tackles, five interceptions, 13 clearances and six blocks in six games so far, but with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids severe problems Ceppitelli did not suffer a strain and could be back for next Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Ceppitelli has remained limited in practice after missing the last game due to an unspecified thigh problem. The ensuing exams ruled out serious issues and he could be able to shake it off during the break.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Ceppitelli has sustained a thigh injury that will be assessed in the next couple of days, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli will miss Friday's game versus Venezia and, depending on the severity of the problem, will try to recuperate during the break. He has alternated with Sebastian Walukiewicz and Andrea Carboni in the back so far.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Cagliari Ceppitelli has agreed to a one-year contract with Cagliari, staying put for the 2021/2022 season, the club announced.

Impact Ceppitelli would have become a free agent without the last-second agreement. He featured 19 times last season, also because he missed a lot of time due to COVID. He was a starter late in the season under coach Leonardo Semplici, who was confirmed at the helm. He tallied 25 tackles, 57 clearances and 12 blocks, contributing to three clean sheets.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE