Cagliari Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Joseph Liteta - DNP in Milan meeting Liteta (AFCON) wasn't deployed in Friday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Liteta was an option shortly after heading back to Italy from the international competition, but didn't log any minutes. He's at the bottom of the depth chart but could enjoy an uptick in minutes if Alessandro Deiola (thigh) is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Shows well in Milan fixture Luperto registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Luperto guided the defense as Yerry Mina (illness) didn't get the nod right away and stuffed the stat sheet. He might cede some minutes, as Cagliari have recovered some pieces in the back. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last five displays, piling up 27, adding six tackles (four won), six interceptions and three blocks and contributing to one clean sheet over that span.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Dynamic display against Milan Palestra won two of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Palestra was the usual force down the wing and set a new season high in crosses, but he wasn't tremendously accurate. He has launched multiple deliveries in the last three matches, amassing 13 (three accurate) and adding two shots (zero on target), two chances created and four tackles (all won) in that stretch.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Gives up one goal against Milan Caprile registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Caprile couldn't catch a robust effort from close range by Rafael Leao, but kept his team in the game with a pair of clutch saves after Milan got the lead. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in four rounds, making 19 saves and surrendering six goals. Up next, Cagliari will visit Cremonese on Thursday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - 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

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

Rafael Leão has returned from injury to score the goal that took AC Milan back to the top of Serie A

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Sebastiano Esposito - Subs off versus Milan Esposito recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Friday's match against Milan before leaving at the 66th minute due to a potential ankle injury, Gianluca Di Marzi...

Impact Esposito put up decent numbers but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of his deliveries. He was limping following a tackle early in the second half and couldn't continue. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's clash with Cremonese. Gianluca Gaetano or Gennaro Borrelli would replace him if needed.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Mazzitelli - Starting vs. Milan Mazzitelli (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Mazzitelli overcame a minor injury and will be in the XI for this clash. The central midfielder will start for a second straight game, though he hadn't been part of the XI in any of the previous contests. Thus, his fantasy appeal shouldn't be very high as a holding midfielder in a defensive-minded team.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Liteta - On bench Friday Liteta (AFCON) is on the bench for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Liteta returned earlier than anticipated from AFCON after Zambia got eliminated in the group stage. Liteta's return adds depth in midfield, but he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Makes bench vs Milan Luvumbo (AFCON) is on the bench for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo represented Angola in the 2025 AFCON, but he returned quickly to Italy after his country was eliminated in the group stage. His return adds depth to the lineup, but he shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions since he's yet to start a game in the current league campaign.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Available off bench Mina (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Mina shook off the illness and will be an option off the bench for Cagliari in this meeting.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan vs. Cagliari Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - January 2 - Bleacher Nation Both AC Milan (second in Serie A) and Cagliari (14th) are coming off a victory, and they will face off on Friday. For our prediction on this...

JANUARY 2 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Where to Watch Cagliari vs. AC Milan: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Two clubs residing in opposite halves of Serie A, second-place AC Milan and 14th-place Cagliari, play at 2:45 PM ET on Friday.

JANUARY 1 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Zito Luvumbo - Called up for Milan fixture Luvumbo (AFCON) has made Cagliari's squad list for Friday's match versus Milan.

Impact Luvumbo is returning after missing two tilts, as Angola bowed out in the first phase of the international competition. He has been used exclusively as a sub so far, recording seven shots (four on target), two chances created and three crosses (two accurate) in 10 appearances.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Liteta - Option for Milan meeting Liteta (AFCON) has been selected for Friday's fixture versus Milan.

Impact Liteta will be part of the squad shortly after heading back to Italy, as Zambia were eliminated in the group stage. He'll provide some depth in the midfield. He has started twice, tallying two interceptions, 48 passes and three committed fouls, and has been an unused sub in all the other matches.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Mazzitelli - Good to go for Milan game Mazzitelli (undisclosed) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Milan on Friday.

Impact Mazzitelli will avoid missing time after bowing out a little early last week due to muscle fatigue and will be in the mix to replace Michael Folorunsho (knee), but Cagliari will have more options, as Yerry Mina and Juan Rodriguez (illness) are back available, allowing Alessandro Deiola to move to the midfield. He drew his first start last week and has tallied one assist, three shots (on target), one key pass and two tackles (one won) in his last two displays.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Huge performance in win Caprile made nine saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Torino.

Impact Caprile was completely out of the sequence that led to Torino's goal, as he had previously denied a one-on-one to Giovanni Simeone. However, he bounced back the rest of the way and responded time and time again, as evidenced by his nine saves -- a season-high mark for him. Caprile will have a tough matchup Friday at home against AC Milan in the first game for Cagliari in the 2026 calendar year.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Semih Kilicsoy - Scores impressive goal Kilicsoy scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Torino.

Impact Kilicsoy bagged a goal that could easily be a contender for the Goal of the Year award, as he started driving the ball forward in his own half and got past several defenders before slotting a shot into an impossible angle past Alberto Paleari. This was Kilicsoy's second straight game with a goal, and he's found the back of the net in his two starts this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Scores from close range Prati scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Torino.

Impact Prati evened things up for Cagliari with a simple tap-in from close range following a corner kick. However, don't expect the central midfielder to be a regular scoring threat for Cagliari. This was his first goal of the campaign, and as a holding midfielder who rarely goes forward, his fantasy upside won't be very high any time soon.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Mazzitelli - Assists, leaves with injury Mazzitelli was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Torino. He assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created before...

Impact Mazzitelli departed the contest with an injury in the second half, but before exiting he was able to set up Matteo Prati's goal with a perfect flick following a corner. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll be able to play against AC Milan on Friday, Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - 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

Michael Folorunsho - Undergoes surgery Folorunsho went under the knife in Rome to repair his right MCL, Cagliari announced.

Impact Folorunsho visited with a specialist as he wasn't improving, who suggested the operation. He's expected to need four to six weeks to make a full recovery and should return in early February, L'Unione Sarda reported. Luca Mazzitelli and Gianluca Gaetano will absorb his minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - On track for Milan meeting Mina (illness) returned to full training Monday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mina quickly shook off an illness and will be in contention to start against Milan on Friday, although he has dealt with a few ailments in recent weeks, and the backline fared well sans him against Torino. He has posted one or more tackles and multiple clearances in his last seven appearances, racking up 11 (three won) and 20, respectively and contributing to one clean sheet over that span.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TORINO-CAGLIARI 1-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Kılıcsoy turns it around for all three points | SERIE A 2025/26

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Torino FC vs. Cagliari Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 27 - Bleacher Nation Torino FC hosts Cagliari in Serie A on Saturday, with Torino coming off a 1-0 win over Sassuolo, and Cagliari a 2-2 draw against SC Pisa. Fi...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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