Cagliari Team News - Soccer

Adam Obert - Quality showing versus Inter Obert won two of three tackles and registered six crosses (three accurate), two clearances and four corners in Friday's 3-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Obert had another busy performance on the wing and was helped by some set pieces, as he posted a new season high in corners. He has recorded at least one cross in eight consecutive displays, amassing 27 deliveries (eight accurate) and accounting for one assist, seven shots (two on target) and 19 clearances over that span. Moreover, this marked his fourth consecutive outing with one or more tackles, for a total of nine.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Passable performance against Inter Palestra drew five fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Palestra managed to break free a couple of times on the flank, but his teammates had poor aim on his feeds. He has drawn five fouls in three consecutive contests. He has notched one interception in three contests on the trot, adding three shots (one on target), three chances created and three tackles (one won) over that span. This marked his 18th appearance in a row with one or more crosses, for a total of 67 (15 accurate).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michel Ndary Adopo - Works hard in Inter contest Adopo had two shots (zero on goal), one interception and one block and won two of five tackles in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Adopo quickly returned to the XI after coming off the bench early last week and posted a new season high in tackles, but it wasn't enough to contain the opponents. He has logged three shots (one on target), two chances created and 10 tackles (four won) in the last five rounds. Instead, he snapped a three-game streaek with at least one cross.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Peppy in Inter clash Esposito created three scoring chances and recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Friday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Esposito put up good numbers again, pacing his side in multiple stats up front, even though Cagliari struggled to generate offense. He has sent in at least one cross in eight straight displays, amassing 38 (11 accurate), scoring three goals and adding 18 key passes and 23 corners during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his seventh consecutive appearance with one or more shots, for a total of 16 (five on target).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Pummeled by Inter Caprile registered one save and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Caprile did what he could, but his defense was outmatched in this one, and Inter capitalized on three on their many chances. He has kept one clean sheet in seven fixtures, making 13 saves and giving up 12 goals during that stretch. Up next, Cagliari will host Atalanta on April 27.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan eases past Cagliari and moves one step closer to Serie A title

Inter Milan has moved a step closer to a 21st Serie A title after beating Cagliari 3-0

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ranieri and Gasperini are fighting for control at struggling Roma

Two of Italy’s most respected coaches, Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini, were united a year ago in their efforts to make Roma a Serie A contender again

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Luca Mazzitelli - Dealing with calf strain Mazzitelli has been diagnosed with a right calf lesion, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mazzitelli will have to skip at least a pair of contests after getting hurt in his return to the XI from a previous muscular injury. Michel Adopo and Ibrahim Sulemana will soak up his playing time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A

Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Adam Obert - Records seven crosses Obert recorded seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Obert would play the full 90 Saturday and see his typical role at left-back, earning a decent outing with his three chances created and seven crosses, marking a match high for crosses this season. He would also add one tackle and an interception on his way to a clean sheet.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - 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

Sebastiano Esposito - Lone goal Saturday Esposito scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Esposito would earn the only goal of Saturday's match, finding the back of the net in the 63rd minute for the win. This gives the forward his second straight match with a goal, converting a penalty last time out. The forward is now up to six goals and five assists in 30 appearances (28 starts) this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Clean sheet against Cremonese Caprile recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Caprile would step into the net and block both shots he faced Saturday, earning a clean sheet in the process. This gives the keeper his first clean sheet in five games, up to seven in 32 appearances this season. He faces Inter Milan on Friday, unlikely to make it two straight clean sheets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

Luca Mazzitelli - Leaves early against Cremonese Mazzitelli recorded one tackle (one won) in 31 minutes before exiting Saturday's contest versus Cremonese because of a calf issue, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Mazzitelli made his return to the starting lineup after a while, but didn't last long, and he has already dealt with problems in the area in the recent past. Michel Adopo, who's a regular in the role, came off the bench to replace him. Mazzitelli will need to be assessed before next Friday's away game versus Inter.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Absent against Cremonese Pavoletti (knee) "won't be called up for Saturday," coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Pavoletti will sit out the second match in a row because of a knee problem and is also at risk for the ensuing fixtures. He's a fringe part of the rotation behind Sebastiano Esposito, Michael Folorunsho, Gennaro Borrelli and Semih Kilicsoy.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

De Gea's huge saves lift Fiorentina to a tense win over Verona

Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea has starred in a 1-0 win against Hellas Verona and helped his team move away from the Serie A relegation zone

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Gianluca Gaetano - Creates two chances versus Sassuolo Gaetano generated one cross (zero accurate), two takcles (two won) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Gaetano got his third start in a row after recovering from an injury and paced his team in key passes despite the limited output. He'll be a fixture if he stays healthy and has sent in at least one cross in four showings on the trot, accumulating nine deliveries (four accurate) and posting two off-target shots, four chances created and five corners over that span.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Obert - Decent showing against Sassuolo Obert won one of three tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Obert had a serviceable two-way display but missed a big chance late in the fixture, failing to punch it in from a good position after the opposing goalie fumbled the ball. He has logged at least one cross in seven games in a row, piling up 17 deliveries (three accurate) and posting one assist, eight chances created and 12 tackles (five won) over that span. In addition, he has fired at least one shot in five straight matches, amassing seven (three on target).

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - 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

Gennaro Borrelli - Deployed late against Sassuolo Borrelli (thigh) had two touches and drew one foul in 16 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Borrelli relieved Michael Folorunsho in the final portion of the game and was used over Semih Kilicsoy and Andrea Belotti, but was unable to make an impact. He'll have to take advantage of his next opportunities to earn a larger role, given the competition.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Unused in Sassuolo fixture Belotti (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Belotti returned to the bench following a serious knee injury, but he's not completely fit yet, and it could be a while before he gets substantial minutes. Michael Folorunsho, Sebastiano Esposito, Gennaro Borrelli and Semih Kilicsoy are ahead of him in the offensive depth chart at the moment.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Clears disqualification Dossena completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Dossena will be eligible to play against Cremonese next Saturday and likely get the nod over Juan Rodriguez. He has notched at least one clearance in six straight appearances, racking up 22, posting seven tackles (all won), four interceptions and seven blocks and contributing to one clean sheet during that stretch.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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