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Contributes defensively versus Juventus Deiola (knee) generated two tackles (one won) and two clearances and received a yellow card in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Deiola came off the bench in his return from a knee injury, replacing Juan Rodriguez in the back. He had played as a midfielder over Jacopo Fazzini and Yanis Massolin in the previous matches. He has posted at least one tackle, amassing 11 (five won), and one clearance, piling up 23, in all six matches, adding four interceptions and five blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Deiola (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Deiola is back in the squad for Cagliari but will only be an option from the bench following his knee operation. He is typically a starter for the club, so it does appear they are being cautious, potentially not even seeing the field Sunday. Either way, it is a good sign that he is on the team sheet, as he has made a speedy recovery.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Juventus clash Deiola (knee) "has been able to recuperate quickly. We're making our final evaluations, but he's set to be at least called up," coach Fabio Pisacane stated.

Impact Deiola injured his knee before the break and will be able to avoid missing times thanks to a particularly speedy recovery. He'll likely begin on the bench after starting every tilt so far, recording 21 clearances, nine tackles (four won) and four interceptions and contributing to one clean sheet.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Deiola had a torn meniscus surgically removed from his left knee, Cagliari announced.

Impact Deiola took some tests after experiencing some discomfort in training and quickly went under the knife. He'll miss a month or so and therefore multiple matches. He has played both as a center-back and as a central midfielder in the early going. Yerry Mina and Raphael Kofler will pick up the slack in the first role, while Jacopo Fazzini and Roberto Gagliardini in the second one.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Atalanta contest Deiola registered two blocks, six clearances and two interceptions and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Deiola continues to be fielded as a center-back due to Yerry Mina's physical problems and had his best display yet, setting a new season high in clearances, even though his side gave up one goal. He has registered at least one tackle, amassing eight (four won), and one clearance, totaling 17, in the first four rounds, adding four clerances and four blocks and contributing to two clean sheets over that span.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in Udinese match Deiola (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Deiola was healthy enough to be selected but not to see minutes, and the coach mostly made offensive-minded subs in this one. He could supplant Paul Mendy. Michael Folorunsho or Michel Adopo, depending on the team's posture, in the last two fixtures.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Udinese game Deiola (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's tilt versus Udinese.

Impact Deiola was able to work with the rest of his teammates on the eve of the game and will be available despite leaving early last week, but his minutes might be watched closely. He has notched at least one shot in his last five displays (four starts), racking up 12 attempts (three on target) and adding one chance created and five tackles (three won) over that span. Paul Mendy or Ibrahim Sulemana could get the nod over him.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with mild injury Deiola is nursing muscle fatigue in his rectus femoris muscle in the right thigh, Cagliari announced.

Impact Deiola escaped without a strain or other significant injury and is day-to-day ahead of Saturday's home game versus Udinese. Paul Mendy, Andrea Belotti or Ibrahim Sulemana could start in the next round if Deiola was unable to.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Bologna game in first half Deiola recorded one shot (zero on goal) and committed one foul in 42 minutes before exiting Sunday's clash with Bologna due to a possible thigh problem, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Deiola had a goal disallowed early because of an offside and didn't do a lot before bowing out after receiving treatment because of a muscular issue late in the first half. He'll take tests before Saturday's home contest versus Bologna. Ibrahima Sulemana replaced him in this one.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fires off five shots Deiola had five shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Deiola was back in the starting XI for a second match in a row Saturday after just returning from an injury not too long ago, playing the full 90 once again. He would see a decent five shots but only put one on target, failing to score at all. He hopes to earn a goal in the final few games of the season, as he is yet to earn one this season in 15 appearances, with only two last season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Busy offensively in Sassuolo tilt Deiola registered four shots (one on goal) and one tackle (one won) and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Deiola was able to go the distance in his second appearance after multiple thigh injuries and paced his team in attempts, but was unable to find the back of the net. He'll likely stay ahead of Ibrahima Sulemana and Luca Mazzitelli if he avoids further physical problems. He has notched at least one tackle in every seasonal appearance, totaling 28 (19 won). He has assisted once and added six interceptions, six shots and 15 clearances in his last five outings.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Pisa contest Deiola (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Pisa.

Impact Deiola was a late addition to the squad list and wasn'f fielded in his return from a five-game absence. He'll impact Ibrahim Sulemana, Joseph Liteta and Michel Adopo's minutes once he's able to play. He has assisted twice in his last six outings, adding four shots (two on target), three key passes and 23 clearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Pisa fixture Deiola (thigh) has been included in Cagliari's call-ups to face Pisa on Sunday.

Impact Deiola has recuperated after sitting out two months because of consecutive thigh problems and will likely be handled carefully given his recent injury history and because Cagliari in full force in the midfield, as Gianluca Gaetano (thigh) and Luca Mazzitelli (calf) are also available after missing time. Ibrahim Sulemana and Joseph Liteta have held down the fort while several teammates were absent. Deiola has recorded at least one tackle in all his 12 appearances, amassing 26 (17 won). He has notched multiple clearances in his last three outings, piling up 15, adding two shots (zero on target) and six interceptions and scoring once over that span.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the shelf Deiola (thigh) "will skip Monday's bout against Lecce due to a relapse of his thigh injury," coach Fabio Pisacane relayed.

Impact Deiola returned to the bench after an extended absence two weeks ago but went backwards and will resume missing time. With Gianluca Gaetano (undisclosed) also hurt, Ibrahim Sulemana could draw his first start since returning in January.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Roma meeting Deiola (thigh) wasn't included in Cagliari's squad list for Roma on Monday.

Impact Deiola didn't suffer a new injury but trained on the side for most of the week to improve his conditioning following a previous one and won't be an option for this one. Luca Mazzitelli and Gianluca Gaetano have taken full advantage of the situation, while Ibrahima Sulemana is the top deputy sans Deiola.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in Verona fixture Deiola (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 4-0 win over Verona.

Impact Deiola had only trained fully once before the fixture and wasn't rushed back into action. The midfield has been functioning well with Gianluca Gaetano and Luca Mazzitelli in recent games, but Deiola should resume getting minutes sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Deiola (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Verona.

Impact Deiola is back on the bench for Saturday's clash against Verona after recovering from a thigh injury that sidelined him for five matches. The midfielder is eased back into action and is available off the bench, while Gianluca Gaetano and Luca Mazzitelli continue to hold their places in midfield. Deiola has registered at least one tackle in every appearance this season, totaling 26 in 12 matches, and has recorded multiple clearances in his last three outings.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Verona meeting Deiola (thigh) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Verona on Saturday.

Impact Deiola has recovered from a thigh injury that sidelined him for five contests and will likely be eased into action. Gianluca Gaetano and Luca Mazzitelli have held down the fort in the midfield in recent weeks. Deiola has recorded at least one tackle in every appearance, accumulating 26 (17 won) in 12 matches, and has logged multiple clearances in his last three outings, racking up 14.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Cremonese Deiola (thigh) hasn't been selected for Thursday's clash with Cremonese.

Impact Deiola is expected to miss multiple matches, but the team hasn't provided an official update for now. Luca Mazzitelli, Matteo Prati, Nicolo Cavuoti and Joseph Liteta will soak up his minutes.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Deiola was technically available versus Milan but couldn't play due to a late thigh problem, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Deiola dropped to the bench after a run of starts, but the reason was injury-related. He'll take the tests to assess the severity of the problem before Thursday's away fixture against Cremonese. Luca Mazzitelli and Matteo Prati filled in for him and Michael Folorunsho (knee) in this one.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in win Deiola assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Deiola was credited with an assist on Semih Kilicsoy's goal, though, to be fair, the Turkish striker deserves all the credit, since Deiola simply moved the ball forward as the team came out of its own half. This was Deiola's second assist of the season, but the defender should continue to see most of his fantasy value through defensive stats.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts five tackles in Atalanta game Deiola had one shot (zero on goal), two clearances, one block and five interceptions (two won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Deiola tried his best to match the opponents' intensity in the midfield and help the defense, recording a new season high in tackles. He has tallied at least one in every seasonal appearance, racking up 23 (15 won). He has assisted once and logged three shots (two on target), two chances created and 10 clearances in the last four tilts since returning from injury.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in the back versus Juventus Deiola registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances, one block and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Deiola moved from the midfield to the defense to replace Yerry Mina (lower leg), as Cagliari are running low on options in such a role and, while he turned in a decent shift and looked comfortable, his team allowed two goals. He posted a new season high in clearances and has posted 14 in his last five displays, adding one assist, three shots (two on target) and four interceptions. He has recorded and won at least one tackle in every game so far.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Genoa game Deiola (quad) drew two fouls and assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Genoa.

Impact Deiola teed up Sebastiano Esposito with a nice feed ahead of Cagliari's second goal, notching his first helper this year. He got the nod over Michel Adopo upon recovering from a quad problem and did a little bit of everything on both ends before running out of juice. He has logged at least one tackle in every display, totaling 15 (eight won).

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting role Deiola (quad) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Genoa.

Impact Deiola is in the starting squad after missing four fixtures due to a quad injury. The midfielder has been a regular starter for Cagliari and will likely hold that role moving forward. He had started in five of the first six rounds, notching two shots (one on target), two key passes, four interceptions and 12 clearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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