ZITO LUVUMBO NEWS

Swings in four crosses versus Milan Luvumbo drew six fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo couldn't properly follow up his maiden goal but was extremely slippery and active on offense, which should solidify his spot in the starting XI. He has hit the net once and added three shots (one on target), two key passes and 11 crosses (one accurate) in the last five bouts.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of the season Luvumbo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th...

Impact After playing as a sub in the last two games, Luvumbo was back in the starting lineup for the eighth time this season. He scored his first goal of the campaign by firing a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Antoine Makoumbou in the 41st minute of play. Luvumbo also registered more than 10 completed passes for the third time on the year.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Parma game Luvumbo assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (zero won), and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 victory against Parma.

Impact Luvumbo finally managed to make the stat sheet through a helper thanks to a quality cross for Nadir Zortea in the first half. He doesn't have much competition given the characteristics of his teammates. He has logged seven shots (one on target), five chances created and 14 crosses (one accurate) in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Napoli match Luvumbo drew two fouls and registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Luvumbo couldn't break through like the rest of the Cagliari frontline but still put together a respectable performance on the offensive end. He's still searching for his first goal contribution, while he has posted five key passes, six shots (one on target and 12 crosses (zero accurate).

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Como Luvumbo drew one foul had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Luvumbo played more than an hour but didn't find much room to do damage. He started in the first two games but hasn't much to show for it having tallied two off-target shots, two key passes and three inaccurate crosses. He'll have to show better to keep ahold of the job.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Fiorentina Luvumbo won one of two tackles generated two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Fiorentina before leaving due...

Impact Luvumbo had a serviceable display but got banged up on a tackle early in the second half and limped around for a while before bowing out. The injury is unlikely to ruin his summer. Even though his touch in the box wasn't always on point and his coach preferred having him as a super-sub in some stretches, he had a sound first Serie A campaign, closing with four goals, five assists, 51 shots (16 on target) and 26 key passes in 30 appearances (19 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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

Serves suspension Luvumbo completed a one-game ban in Monday's 3-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Luvumbo will likely return to the starting lineup over Gaetano Pio Oristanio (hip) versus Lecce on Sunday. He has assisted twice and added seven shots (three on target), three key passes and 12 crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Genoa game Luvumbo drew six fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Luvumbo lacked touch in the box but was extra slippery, and one of his bursting runs led to the second PK for his side. On the other hand, he'll have to miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation due to a silly infraction. Gaetano Pio Oristanio and Nicolas Viola are the top candidates to replace him.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Inter game Luvumbo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Luvumbo benefitted from Gaetano Pio Oristanio's illness, and while he didn't fill it up stat-wise, he found Eldor Shomurodov in the box ahead of Cagliari's first equalizer, recording his fifth assist of the season and the second in a row. He has scored once and tallied seven shots (four on target), five key passes and 15 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances (three starts).

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench in win Luvumbo made an assist had one shot on goal and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Luvumbo was brought midway through the second half to replace Eldor Shomurodov and had a huge contribution late in the game, assisting Nicolas Viola's game-winner with a perfect cross from the right in the 88th minute. That's now four goals and four assists over 24 appearances for the youngster in his first campaign with the senior team.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Verona game Luvumbo (thigh) drew three fouls and registered two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact Luvumbo (thigh) wasn't bothered by his recent muscular problem and often led the charge offensively for his side, but his decision-making was a bit lacking in the box. He has posted one goal, one assist, six shots (three on target) and 19 crosses (five accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Verona Luvumbo (thigh) has made the XI to face Verona on Monday.

Impact Luvumbo has shaken off his injury during the break and is returning to the starting lineup replacing Jakub Jankto. He has tallied four goals and three assists this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Verona Luvumbo (thigh) was a full-go in training on Tuesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Luvumbo has recuperated from an injury that sidelined him for two matches and will be in contention to start next Monday. He could replace Eldor Shomurodov, Jakub Jankto or Gabriele Zappa depending on the scheme, but he has often been used off the bench also while completely healthy throughout the season. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, logging five shots (three on target), four key passes and 12 crosses (four accurate).

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing moderate injury Luvumbo has been diagnosed with a low-grade distraction of the left biceps femoris, Cagliari announced.

Impact Luvumbo will most likely skip the next two matches and return after the late-March international break. The coach can go in a few different directions to replace him, for instance deploying Nahitan Nandez or Nicolas Viola in a more defensive scheme or turning to Gaetano Pio Oristanio and Eldor Shomurodov, who recently returned from injury.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves in first half Luvumbo was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Empoli with an injury.

Impact Luvumbo lasted 32 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Gabriele Zappa. The full extent of the attacker's injury should be determined following the match.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Napoli clash Luvumbo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Luvumbo equalized the game at the death by outworking a defender on a long ball, getting open in the box, and smashing it under the crossbar. He was very lively throughout the game. He has started twice in a row and posted five shots (three on target), four chances created and 11 crosses (four accurate) in the last four matches after AFCON, providing one assist. Cagliari will visit Empoli on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fruitless effort in draw Luvumbo recorded one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact After dishing an assist in the previous game, Luvumbo saw the start and delivered a bustling effort, including drawing five fouls in the match. It marked the first time in his last 10 appearances that he played a full 90 minutes, but it also marked the first time in the last three games that he did not record at least one shot on goal or chance created.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Lazio game Luvumbo assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Luvumbo came off the bench again but was dynamic in his cameo and slipped the ball to Gianluca Gaetano before a successful attempt from downtown, recording his third assist of the season. He's routinely one of the best attackers for his side, but the coach likes to use him off the bench. He has logged three helpers, five shots (two on target), five key passes, and 21 crosses (six accurate) in his last six appearances. Cagliari will face Udinese away next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Roma Luvumbo (AFCON) drew two fouls, sent in one inaccurate cross, and took one shot on target in 28 minutes in Monday's 0-4 loss to Roma.

Impact Luvumbo came off the bench as usual in his first game back after the international competition. The coach has preferred using him in such a role even though he's one of their most electric attackers. He'd play over Gianluca Lapadula if the boss changed his mind. He has tallied three goals, two assists, 31 shots (eight on target), and 16 chances created in 18 seasonal appearances (ten starts).

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench nod Luvumbo (AFCON) is on the bench for Monday's contest against Roma.

Impact Luvumbo has made his way back from his International duties with Angola during AFCON, once again being an option for Cagliari. The forward spent his previous five matches before leaving for AFCON on the bench, so it shouldn't be a surprise to see him there once again Monday. He will now look to earn back the starting role he held at one point this season, trying to add to the five-goal contributions he has this campaign.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Roma game Luvumbo (AFCON) has been selected for Monday's tilt versus Roma.

Impact Luvumbo returned to Italy on Sunday after Angola bowed out in the quarterfinals and will be immediately available, although he'll probably be eased into things in his first game back. He was used off the bench in the five matches before departing, recording two assists, four chances created, and 21 crosses (six accurate).

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for AFCON Luvumbo has left Italy for the Ivory Coast as he has been called up by Angola, L'Unione Sarda informed.

Impact Luvumbo was granted a few extra days compared to other participants due to a midweek Coppa Italia fixture. He'll miss at least the next three games due to the international competition. With Gianluca Lapadula (ribs) and Eldor Shomurodov (foot) currently on the mend, their only remaining offensive weapons are Leonardo Pavoletti, Andrea Petagna, and Gaetano Pio Oristanio.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from bench Luvumbo had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Luvumbo entered the match in the 68th minute and set up Leonardo Pavoletti in the 72nd for Cagliari's lone goal. Luvumbo hasn't started in Cagliari's last three matches, but still has an assist in back-to-back fixtures coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Luvumbo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Luvumbo delivered his first assist of the season, sending a cross to teammate, Gianluca Lapadula, who buried the tying goal, in the fourth minute of second-half extra time. Luvumbo sent eight crosses in the match and is now up to a total of 38 crosses, including 16 accurate crosses on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE