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Busy defensively in draw Dossena had one off-target shot, created one chance, made one tackle, five clearances and one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless dra...

Impact Dossena made his second start since returning to Cagliari on loan and had an impressive outing, especially for someone who was playing for just the second time this season after recovering from an ACL tear. If the center-back keeps playing like he did during his first stint at the club, the starting spot at the heart of the defense will get locked up sooner than later.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Cagliari Dossena has joined Cagliari on a season-long loan from Como.

Impact Dossena heads back to his former club and will look to make his seasonal debut after missing the first chunk because of an ACL tear and the competition. He'll fight for minutes next to Yerry Mina and Sebastiano Luperto with Gabriele Zappa, Ze Pedro and Juan Rodriguez. He registered 22 interceptions, 87 clearances and 11 blocks in 23 games with Como last year, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Lecce Dossena (knee) didn't feature in Saturday's 3-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Dossena worked his way back from a serious injury, but didn't get minutes in this one, even though Como built a comfortable lead. He'll be the fourth option in the middle of the defense going forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench vs. Lecce Dossena (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Lecce.

Impact Dossena is on the bench for the first time this season after the ACL injury he sustained in March this year. The defender will add depth to the defensive line, but he's not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside, particularly if he continues to play off the bench.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available after major injury Dossena (knee) will be an option for the first time in the season Saturday, coach Cesc Fabregas stated.

Impact Dossena has been ramping up for a month or so and will return to the squad after lacerating his ACL in March. He'll begin as the fourth option behind Jacob Ramon, Diego Carlos and Marc-Oliver Kempf in the middle of the defense. He played 23 times (20 starts) in 2023/2024 before the injury, totaling 33 tackles, 22 interceptions and 87 clerances but failing to contribute to a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Dossena (knee) hasn't been selected for Monday's match versus Torino.

Impact Dossena is ramping up in training and is almost ready to return from a major knee injury, but he'll be given more time. The short turnaround doesn't work in his favor ahead of the ensuing match versus Sassuolo either. Jacobo Ramon, Diego Carlos and Marc-Oliver Kempf are at the top of the defensive depth chart.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back versus Torino Dossena (knee) wasn't mentioned by coach Cesc Fabregas among the players who would miss Monday's game against Torino.

Impact Dossena was expected to return around this time earlier in the season after suffering an ACL rupture in March, and it appears that the timetable has been respected. He's unlikely to get minutes right away as Como have three other trustworthy defenders ahead of him in the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist versus Sassuolo Dossena assisted once to go with three interceptions, two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Dossena was serviceable in the back as Cagliari kept an easy clean sheet and contributed to the opening goal by passing the ball backward toward Matteo Prati to set up an attempt from mid-range. He'll miss the season finale against Fiorentina due to yellow-card accumulation, closing a solid season with two goals, four assists, 55 tackles and 168 clearances. He contributed to five clean sheets in 35 appearances. Pantelis Hatzidiakos or Mateusz Wieteska will fill in for him.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Genoa game Dossena hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Genoa due to a left knee contusion, Cagliari announced.

Impact Dossena will miss at least one game while he undergoes further evaluations. Adam Obert and Mateusz Wieteska are the next men up in the back, but the coach could also decide to field one fewer defender without one of his top men, beefing up the midfield.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal in Juventus match Dossena had 10 clearances, won five duels, drew one foul and scored an own goal in Friday's 2-2 draw with Juventus.

Impact Dossena had an okay performance but put it in his own net with a goofy deflection while trying to beat an opponent to the punch on a cross. He quickly returned to the XI after being given a breather in the past round. He has logged six tackles (three won), four interceptions and 22 clerances in the last five games.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in Napoli game Dossena assisted once to go two tackles (one won), five successful duels and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Dossena held up in the back for the most part as his side gave up just one goal and collected a point with a long pass that found Zito Luvumbo in strides ahead of the equalizer. It's his third assist of the season, while he has scored twice. He has logged six tackles (four won), five interceptions and 11 clearances in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Torino Dossena recorded four shots (one on goal), two interceptions, and four clearances and won 10 duels in Friday's 1-2 loss versus Torino.

Impact Dossena was the lone bright spot defensively for his side, although he wasn't enough to prevent the opponents from scoring twice, and he was a menace in the box on set pieces, co-pacing his team in attempts. He has tallied two goals and two assists this season. He has tallied nine tackles (six won), five interceptions, and 21 clearances in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Dossena had an assist with his lone chance created while making two tackles (winning one) and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Dossena set up Andrea Petagna in the 31st minute assisting Cagliari's first goal. The assist was the defender's first goal involvement since November as he's made six tackles and 12 clearances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Monza Dossena scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Dossena scored the opener in the 10th minute, his second goal in a row in the season -- and second overall. The centerback also led his side on defense in clearances. He has only two clean sheets in the campaign so far, though.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores in Juventus clash Dossena scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four tackles (all won), and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Dossena excelled and picked up stats on both ends, re-opening the game with a pinpoint header and also hitting the post in the same fashion a few minutes later. He has recorded 12 tackles, eight interceptions, and 28 clearances in the last five games, with one assist and no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Frosinone Dossena assisted once to go with three tackles (two won), six clearances, and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Dossena was rather woeful in the back, as his errors led to two goals, but he made up for it very late with a flick-on for Leonardo Pavoletti on the game-winning goal. He has recorded two tackles, eight interceptions, and 16 clearances int eh last five games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions against Salernitana Dossena won three duels and had five clearances, one block, and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Dossena teamed up with Edoardo Goldaniga and fared well up until he subbed off because he was cramping up. Cagliari gave up two goals after he exited the game. He has tallied seven tackles, nine interceptions, and 15 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Dossena scored an own goal and won two of his three tackles in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Dossena was unlucky to see a cross deflect off of him and into the net. With the opposition dominating the game, the defender made some important interventions, making three interceptions and two clearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eight clearances versus Udinese Dossena won five duels, drew one foul, and had eight clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Dossena was joined by two new teammates in the back but was unbothered by that and by the switch back to a three-man line. He has contributed to two clean sheets in four games, logging six tackles, four interceptions, and 24 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Torino fixture Dossena won seven duels and two of two tackles and four clearances and four interceptions in Monday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Dossena looked the part in his Serie A debut after an outstanding campaign in the second division. The late bloomer is poised for a starring role in the top flight after a tortuous road to reach it.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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