Cagliari Team News - Soccer

Nahitan Nandez - Plays few minutes against Lazio Nandez (thigh) sent in two crosses, committed one foul, and was cautioned in seven minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Nandez worked his way back from a thigh injury but only saw scarce minutes off the bench and didn't make an impact. He could unseat Gabriele Zappa or replace Antoine Makoumbou (suspension) in the next game. He has scored once and posted five chances created, 25 crosses (six accurate), and four tackles in his last five appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Unused in Lazio fixture Mancosu (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Mancosu returned from an ailment, but the match didn't break right for him to enter since Cagliari played in ten men for an hour. He'll compete primarily with Nicolas Viola from here on out.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Contributes defensively Oristanio generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Oristanio won his only tackle while making two interceptions and a clearance on top of his attacking stats. He has been a substitute on the last three matchdays for Cagliari but may have played himself into some longer outings going forward with his endeavors.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Daniel Dentello Azzi - Mediocre production against Lazio Azzi had one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Azzi made a few defensive plays (two interceptions and a clearance) in addition to his sole shot of the game but didn't contribute much at either end. He will look to make a bigger impact against Sassuolo.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Decent output in loss Prati had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Prati took two shots and created a chance for the second game running and has played all but two minutes in Cagliari's last seven contests. He will continue to play an important role in the Cagliari engine room going forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Antoine Makoumbou - Sent off versus Lazio Makoumbou was red-carded in the 27th minute of Saturday's match versus Lazio for denying a scoring opportunity.

Impact Makombou didn't record meaningful stats before hitting the showers early for pulling an opponent who was running toward the box from behind. Ibrahima Sulemana came in a few minutes later to replace him. Alessandro Deiola and Nahitan Nandez will also be candidates for the job versus Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Mancosu - Will return against Lazio Mancosu (knee) "will be available Saturday versus Lazio," coach Claudio Ranieri relayed.

Impact Mancosu is fit after missing one game due to knee soreness. He had started three fixtures in a row before the ailment but was outplayed by Nicolas Viola. He has posted six off-target shots, two key passes, and two crosses (one accurate) in his recent stretch.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Set to return versus Lazio Nandez (thigh) "is feeling well and has re-joined the group in training," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Nandez has shaken off a thigh strain that cost him three games and will be in contention to play either at right-back or in the midfield, affecting Gabriele Zappa and Jakub Jankto's minutes primarily. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding nine key passes, 29 crosses (six accurate), and six tackles.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Sends in four crosses in draw Prati registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42n...

Impact Prati had a decent offensive performance, logging a season-highi in crosses. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season, though. He has yet to score or assist after eight appearances (seven starts).

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - 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 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Marco Mancosu - Unavailable against Monza Mancosu will miss Sunday's game versus Monza due to knee soreness, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mancosu has been limited in training this week due to an inflammation and missed time with an injury in the same area earlier in the season. Nicolas Viola will most likely start in the hole after a series of good performances.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Out versus Monza Nandez (thigh) could be back next week, coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Nandez needs more time to shake off a thigh strain and will sit out his third game in a row. Gabriele Zappa and Jakub Jankto will continue to benefit from his absence.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Gabriele Zappa - Decent in Juventus fixture Zappa registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), three interceptions, and two chances created in Saturday's 1-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Zappa made the XI after a month following his goal versus Genoa and did a little bit of everything in the defeat. He has gotten good minutes even when he wasn't in the XI. He has posted seven key passes, 12 crosses (five accurate), and 11 clearances in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Augello - Fares well in Juventus clash Augello had four crosses (two accurate), four clearances, one block, and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Augello was once again energetic down the flank and turned in a two-way impact despite the loss. He has notched six chances created, 28 crosses (six accurate), and eight clearances in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Held in check by Juventus Luvumbo drew one foul and had one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Luvumbo never got going as the opponents keyed on stopping him in this one. He has scored once and added eight shots (three on target), four chances created, and 10 crosses (three accurate) in the last five games. Cagliari will face Monza at home on November 26.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Petagna - Quiet despite start against Juventus Petagna drew one foul, won two duels, and had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Petagna returned to the starting XI after four matches but didn't exploit the opportunity. He's stuck in a timeshare that also involves Gaetano Pio Oristanio, Gianluca Lapadula, and Leonardo Pavoletti. He has tallied one assist, eight shots (three on target), four chances created, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Viola - Shows well in Juventus contest Viola generated three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), three chances created, and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Viola was rewarded for his recent showings with his first start of the season and, while he didn't contribute to the goal, he picked up stats across the board on offense. He has done better than his main rival Matteo Mancosu since Cagliari started playing with a no.10, but they have cycled through a few schemes. He has scored twice and added one assist, eight shots, and six chances created in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Collects point against Juventus Jankto assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate), two chances created, and two corners in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Jankto wasn't very noticeable throughout the game but racked up stats thanks to set pieces and set up Alberto Dossena with a corner kick, registering his second assist of the season. He had both in the last four matches, adding four shots (one on target), three key passes, and eight crosses (one accurate).

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Scuffet - 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 • ROTOWIRE

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