SIMONE SCUFFET NEWS

Three saves in clean sheet Scuffet kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Scuffet helped Cagliari to all three points by blanking Empoli on Sunday. The clean sheet was the keeper's first since the final match of 2023 as he's allowed two goals while making eight saves over his last three starts.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once by Napoli Scuffet registered three saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Scuffet did his part and couldn't do much more on Victor Osimhen's goal, while the opposing attackers lacked precision on a pair of chances in the second half. He has given up 11 goals and made 16 saves in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will visit Empoli on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Scuffet had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Scuffet limited the competition to only one goal for the first time in the last five matches. He conceded a total of 12 goals across the four games prior to the 1-1 draw, and he has not had a clean sheet since Dec. 30, in a draw with Empoli. Up next for Cagliari is a meeting with Napoli on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three to Lazio Scuffet recorded four saves, three clearances, and two punches and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Lazio.

Impact Scuffet was once again busy and under pressure and answered the bell whenever he could, but his defense conceded too many clear-cut chances, and Lazio capitalized three times. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in six tilts, where he has surrendered 14 goals and made 19 saves. Cagliari will face Udinese away next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four versus Roma Scuffet recorded two saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Scuffet was anointed Cagliari's first-choice keeper in October after beginning the season as the backup. Thus far, Scuffet has yet to provide the spark for which Cagliari had hoped. Since taking the reins in net, Scuffet has allowed 30 goals in 16 matches, while saving 39 shots and registering just one clean sheet. Scuffet's next opportunity will come Saturday when Cagliari take on ninth place Lazio who have scored 25 times in 22 matches.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in Torino tilt Scuffet made five saves, two clearances, and two punches and conceded two goals in Friday's 1-2 loss against Torino.

Impact Scuffet had multiple great saves in the first half but could have perhaps done a little more on the two goals, as they were both on his post, although on robust efforts. He has blanked the opponents just once in 15 appearances despite generally faring well. He has surrendered seven goals and made 14 saves in the last five games. Cagliari will visit Roma next Monday.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Scuffet had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Scuffet held strong until the 64th minute of play, where he conceded his first goal of the match and his squad's one-goal lead was erased. He conceded the second in the 75th minute and the third in the sixth minute of second half extra time. The disappointing finish marks the first time in the last 11 games where Scuffet conceded more than two goals in a match. It also marks the second time in 14 appearances on the season where Scuffet made more than three saves.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in win Scuffet allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Scuffet allowed the opening goal of the match in the 24th minute but blanked Bologna from there as Cagliari came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 21 goals in 13 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 28.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Scuffet recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Scuffet faced two shots on target and allowed one goal. He has now kept just one clean sheet in 12 opportunities. Scuffet will aim to keep the ball out of the back of the net when Cagliari face a Bologna-side who has scored 22 goals in their first 19 Serie A matches.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Little to do in draw Scuffet recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Scuffet made one save as he kept his first clean sheet in 11 games so far this year. He will look to make it two in a row against a Lecce side that scored 19 goals in 18 matches.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in defeat Scuffet had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Verona.

Impact Scuffet finished with three saves and two goals against for the second consecutive match. This is also marks his sixth consecutive game with at least three saves, while he has given up a total of nine goals against over that span. Up next for Cagliari is a meeting with Empoli on Saturday.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Scuffet allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Scuffet conceded two second half goals including the game winner in the 75th minute. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in nine league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 20.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in win Scuffet recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Scuffet limited it to one goal against for the third consecutive game and fourth time in the last five outings. It also marks the third straight game that he made at least three save in a match. Scuffet is now up to a total of 17 saves, compared to 15 goals against, through eight appearances on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in defeat Scuffet registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Scuffet earned a new season high for saves with four but continues to search for his first clean sheet of the campaign. His next opportunity to do so will come against Sassuolo next Monday.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in draw Scuffet made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Scuffet matched his season-high in saves, but it wasn't enough to earn the win at home. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet after six starts. He will look for his first at Lazio on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Juventus Scuffet recorded three saves, two clearances, and two punches and gave up two goals in Saturday's 1-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Scuffet thwarted some dangerous attempts but couldn't do much more on the two goals. He has likely fared well enough to keep starting over Boris Radunovic a while longer despite the lack of clean sheets. He has surrendered 12 goals and made seven saves in five contests. Cagliari will face Monza at home on November 26.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in win Scuffet registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Scuffet was not tested much on Sunday, only making one save while allowing a goal in the 51st minute of the match. The keeper has struggled to hold his ground since joining his new club, registering a minuscule four saves and zero clean sheets across his first four starts. He will most likely have to wait on that first clean sheet with Cagiliari, as in his next match, he will face a Juventus team that has scored 17 goals in 11 matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals in Frosinone game Scuffet made two saves and conceded three goals in Sunday's 4-3 win against Frosinone.

Impact Scuffet wasn't at fault in any of the three goals, which were mostly caused by defensive gaffes, but wasn't superb either. He has surrendered nine goals and made three saves in the last three matches. The switch between the sticks isn't necessarily permanent, so he'll have to do better to fend off Boris Radunovic. Cagliari will host Genoa next Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Salernitana Scuffet had no saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Scuffet was perforated on the two only two attempts on goal by the opponents, a close-range finish by Boulaye Dia and a PK. He'll likely get more chances since Boris Radunovic had a few errors before getting benched. He has surrendered six goals and made one save in two matches. Cagliari will host Frosinone Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four to Roma Scuffet recorded one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Roma.

Impact Scuffet made a save and a clearance but conceded goals to Romelu Lukaku, Houssem Aouar and Andrea Belotti. This was his first appearance of the season.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start versus Roma Scuffet "will get the nod against Roma because Boris Radunovic isn't serene at this moment," coach Claudio Ranieri informed.

Impact Scuffet will have to first chance due to his teammate's struggle and will try to keep ahold of the starting job, although his first opponent is pretty challenging.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Italy Scuffet has signed a three-year contract with Cagliari upon joining from Cluj, the club informed.

Impact Scuffet returns to Serie A after playing at APOEL and Cluj in the past two seasons and experiencing decent success in the Romanian league. He'll likely begin behind incumbent starter Boris Radunovic, who had a strong campaign in Serie B, but he should have his chances to unseat him. He has been a deputy at Udinese for multiple years, allowing 37 goals, making 62 saves, and keeping three clean sheets in 22 games.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE