Cagliari Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Yerry Mina - Will sit out Torino game Mina won't be available Saturday because of the flu, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mina fell ill like a couple of teammates and will look to recuperate for next week's game against Milan. Sebastiano Luperto and Gabriele Zappa will likely return to the XI, as Juan Rodriguez is out of commission as well.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Will miss a few games Folorunsho (knee) hasn't been able to practice since getting hurt in the last game and will likely skip at least the next four fixtures, L'Unione Sarda reported.

Impact Folorunsho didn't rupture a meniscus or a ligament but is dealing with a significant sprain, and the packed schedule doesn't work in his favor. He could be sidelined for up to a month. Gennaro Borrelli, Semih Kilicsoy, Gianluca Gaetano and Luca Mazzitelli could see an uptick in minutes in relief, depending on the formation and how aggressive the coach decides to be in each game.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Provides assist in draw Zappa assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Zappa came off the bench after starting the previous nine games. He registered his second assist of the season as he delivered a well-placed cross in the 59th minute.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Provides assist in draw Gaetano assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Gaetano made an appearance in the starting lineup, after back-to-back scoring appearances off the bench. He kept up his strong play lately as he registered an assist in the 71st minute of the match.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Semih Kilicsoy - Scores in draw Kilicsoy scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Kilicsoy notched his first goal since joining Cagliari as he gave his team the lead with a strong finish from the edge of the box in the 71st minute. The game marked his first appearance in the starting lineup with Cagliari.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Concedes twice in draw Caprile registered one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Caprile allowed two goals while making one save in the draw against Pisa. He was first beaten in the 45th minute by a penalty kick, before allowing the equalizing goal in the 89th minute from a short-range finish. Next, he'll face off against Torino, a team with 16 goals in 16 games.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Subs in late against Pisa Borrelli (ankle) drew one foul and had one pass in eight minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Pisa.

Impact Borrelli only made a short cameo after training on the side for most of the week because of an ankle injury. He might have to split minutes with Semih Kilicsoy in the next few rounds, as the teammate scored a great goal in his first start in this one.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Posts six clearances in Pisa match Mina (lower leg) had three tackles (zero won) and six clearances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Pisa.

Impact Mina didn't look in peak shape, but played the whole game and tallied his usual numbers. However, his side allowed two goals. He has posted multiple clearances and at least one tackle in his last five outings, totaling 20 and 11 (three won) respectively and contributing to one clean sheet over that span.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Nursing knee injury Folorunsho was limited to rest and rehab because of a knee bruise and sprain as the team started preparing for Saturday's away game versus Torino, Cagliari announced.

Impact Folorunsho appears to have avoided serious issues but could still miss some time after violently colliding with the woodwork. His status for the next round will depend on whether he manages to return to full training later in the week.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Scores and bows out early versus Pisa Folorunsho scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and three clearances before exiting Sunday's game against Pisa at the 61st minute because of a possible lower leg in...

Impact Folorunsho bagged his maiden goal of the season with a pretty diving header, but crashed into the post in the process and limped off after trying to gut it out for a couple of minutes. He's set for tests ahead of Saturday's away game versus Torino. Luca Mazzitelli came off the bench over Matteo Prati and other possible options to substitute for him in the midfield.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Starting against Pisa Mina (lower leg) is in the XI to face Pisa on Sunday.

Impact Mina is back after skipping three tilts due to a bruise and won't face particular restrictions. Juan Rodriguez, who filled in for him lately, is getting the nod again, while fellow center-backs Sebastiano Luperto and Gabriele Zappa are both dropping to the bench due to a schematic adjustment.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Bench option for Pisa game Borrelli (ankle) will begin as a sub for Sunday's match against Pisa.

Impact Borrelli is available as expected but won't start as he's not fully fit. The coach chose Semih Kilicsoy to lead the frontline over Leonardo Pavoletti, while Sebastiano Esposito and Gianluca Gaetano will play in a supporting role.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Called up for Pisa fixture Borrelli (ankle) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Pisa on Sunday.

Impact Borrelli has done enough in the final practice of the week to be an option despite an ankle injury, but he might be deployed off the bench after a series of starts. Gianluca Gaetano or Leonardo Pavoletti would get the nod in that event. He has had a brace and added seven shots (two on target), one key pass and three tackles (two won) in the last four matches.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Likely to return versus Pisa Mina (lower leg) "is in better shape than in the past after a few more days of personalized training and an almost entire session with the rest of the group," coach Fabio Pisacane...

Impact Mina will be further evaluated on the eve of the game, but has good chances of being available after missing three fixtures due to a bruise and would supplant Juan Rodriguez, Gabriele Zappa or Sebastiano Luperto if able to start.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Questionable for Pisa game Borrelli "turned his ankle in the last game, and we'll see whether he'll be able to recover for Sunday," coach Fabio Pisacane informed.

Impact Borrelli has trained on the side for most of the week and is on the wrong side of questionable, but the gaffer left a small door open. Leonardo Pavoletti, Semih Kilicsoy or Gianluca Gaetano would eventually benefit from his absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zito Luvumbo - Makes Angola squad Luvumbo has been selected by Angola for AFCON 2025.

Impact Luvumbo won't be an option for multiple Serie A games because of the international competition. He has only been deployed off the bench so far this season. Semih Kilicsoy and Leonardo Pavoletti will soak up the small amount of minutes he'll leave behind.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Liteta - Leaves for AFCON Liteta has been called up by Zambia for AFCON 2025.

Impact Liteta will be unavailable for a few rounds because of the international competition. He has started twice while Cagliari were short-handed in the midfield, but Alessandro Deiola, Gianluca Gaetano, Michel Adopo and Matteo Prati are all healthy at the moment.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Creates three chances agaisnt Atalanta Folorunsho won one of one tackles and had two crosses (one accurate), one interception and key passes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Folorunsho led his team in chances created, posting a new season high in such a category, but his teammate didn't exploit them, in particular Gennaro Borrelli, who headed it wide on a great cross at the end of the first half. He has posted one or more crosses and at least one tackle in the last four fixtures, accumulating six (two accurate) and nine (five won), respectively, and adding three shots (two on target) and four key passes over that span.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - 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

Gabriele Zappa - Sends in six crosses against Atalanta Zappa generated six crosses (two accurate), one clearance and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Zappa attacked a lot despite his role, pacing his side in deliveries and setting a new season high, even though he was substituted relatively early, as he wasn't great defensively. He has logged multiple tackles in the last five matches, totaling 12 (six won) and also posting six interceptions, 10 clearances and 11 crosses (five accurate) over that span, contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Mazzitelli - DNP in Atalanta meeting Mazzitelli (calf) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Mazzitelli worked his way back from a calf injury that sidelined him for three matches but wasn't fielded and will remain a deep option in the midfield going forward. He has posted one key pass, one accurate cross, one interception and two clearances in five shot cameos.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Held in check by Atalanta Palestra drew five fouls and had two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won), two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Palestra was often roughed up before he could get going and wasn't as impactful as in previous tilts, failing to launch a cross for just the second time in the campaign and snapping a five-game streak of performances with at least one scoring chance. He provided two assists in the last four rounds and has taken at least one shot in the past three, totaling five (one on target).

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Sets up teammate in Atalanta game Esposito assisted once to go with one key pass, four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Esposito extended his streak of games with one goal contribution to four, interplaying with Gianluca Gaetano on the momentary equalizer. He has scored twice and assisted as much during the ongoing run. He has put up one or more chances created and at least four crosses in the past four contests, amassing eight and 19 (three accurate), respectively, and logging also 17 corners and eight tackles (three won). However, he didn't take a shot for the first time in four fixtures.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Strikes again versus Atalanta Gaetano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Gaetano bagged his second consecutive goal thanks to a pretty combination with Sebastiano Esposito and a clutch finish in front of the goalie. He has come off the bench in the past four matches, also due to small injuries and lack of conditioning, but the recent good showings could help him find room in the XI. He has recorded four shots (all on target), three chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in the last six matches (two starts).

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Beaten twice by Atalanta Caprile registered six saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Caprile was under fire throughout the game and turned away several shots, but Atalanta still found a way to hit the net twice, from close range in both instances. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five rounds, making 22 saves and allowing seven goals. Cagliari will host Pisa on Sunday in their next match.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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