Cagliari Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Scamacca scores twice for Atalanta to claim just its fourth Serie A win of the season

Gianluca Scamacca has scored twice for Atalanta to cap a memorable week with a 2-1 win over Cagliari in Serie A

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Luca Mazzitelli - Bench option Mazzitelli (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Mazzitelli was likely to be an option Saturday and is with the team, an option from the bench after a calf injury left him out for three games. The midfielder has yet to earn a start all season, likely to remain in a bench role moving forward.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Will remain sidelined Mina (lower leg) "is being evaluated daily, but he's still training on his own. We can't force it, as he had a very bad contusion, and, when we tried to rush it, it got worse. We'l...

Impact Mina will skip his third game in a row versus Atalanta on Saturday and will be assessed against next week. Juan Rodriguez drew his maiden start last week and could stay in the XI since he fared convincingly.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Mazzitelli - Returning versus Atalanta Mazzitelli (calf) has been a full-go in training for almost the entire week, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Mazzitelli was close to coming back in the previous fixtures and will do so versus Atalanta after skipping three tilts. He'll resume being a deep option in the midfield behind Michael Folorunsho, Alessandro Deiola, Matteo Prati, Michel Adopo and Gianluca Gaetano.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Prati - Defensive stalwart off bench Prati generated five tackles (two won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Prati made five tackles in quick succession to help Cagliari fend off a late Roma push in the 1-0 win. The midfielder may be called upon to do something similar against an Atalanta team which has notched 17 goals in Serie A play this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Logs assist Esposito assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.

Impact Esposito was phenomenal when it came to orchestrating Cagliari's attack, providing five crosses and four corners en route to an assist on the winning goal. The forward should be able to get similar results against an Atalanta team which has conceded 17 times in 14 Serie A games.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Scores winner off bench Gaetano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Gaetano delivered a signature moment for Cagliari off the bench and has a chance to keep making an impact in any capacity against Atalanta on Saturday. The side has allowed 17 goals through 14 domestic matches.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Keeps clean sheet Caprile recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Caprile did only make two saves but he also didn't allow a goal in what was a low-scoring affair. He's got a somewhat tough matchup looming against Atalanta, a side which has scored 17 goals through 14 Serie A games.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-ROMA 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Gaetano takes a huge win at the last minute | SERIE A 2025/26

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Højlund's double sees Napoli beat Juventus and spoil Spalletti's return

Rasmus Højlund scores twice to help Napoli beat Juventus 2-1 and spoil Luciano Spalletti’s return to his former team

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

SSC Napoli vs. Juventus Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 7 - Bleacher Nation SSC Napoli hosts Juventus in Serie A on Sunday, with both clubs coming off victories -- Napoli 1-0 over AS Roma, and Juventus 2-1 over Cagli...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Yerry Mina - Absent against Roma Mina (lower leg) "is training on the side and isn't available at this time," coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Mina will skip his second game in a row due to a knock. Alessandro Deiola filled in for him in the previous game, but the gaffer suggested Juan Rodriguez could get the nod in this one after playing well midweek in Coppa Italia.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Felici - Suffers massive knee injury Felici underwent reconstructive surgery after tearing his left ACL and a meniscus during a recent Coppa Italia game, Cagliari announced.

Impact Felici came off the bench against Napoli and somehow managed to finish the match and even take a PK despite the issue. He'll miss most of the season. He has been mostly a spark plug off the bench, appearing 11 times (four starts), scoring twice and assisting once. Zito Luvumbo, Riyad Idrissi and Alessandro Di Pardo will soak up his minutes behind the starters.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

Napoli has advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Cagliari

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Yıldız Drives Juventus Forward | Top Moment | Juventus-Cagliari | Serie A 2025/26

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Gabriele Zappa - Passable against Juventus Zappa registered one cross (one accurate), one interception, three clearances and two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Zappa starred as a pure center-back for the second game in a row and did an okay job defensively despite the result. His role will likely continue to vary depending on the match-up and the availability of some of his teammates. He has tallied multiple tackles in the last three contests, amassing eight (three won) and adding two key passes, five crosses (three accurate) and seven clearances, with one assist and one clean sheet over that span.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Mostly silent in Juventus tilt Folorunsho drew three fouls, won two of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Juventus.

Impact Folorunsho did a little bit of everything but didn't stand out in either phase in this one and was booked for the second time in the season. He has tallied five shots (two on target), four key passes, six crosses and eight tackles (four won). He didn't register a clearance for the first time in nine matches.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Stifled by Juventus Borrelli drew four fouls and recorded one tackle (zero won) and nine passes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Borrelli couldn't replicate his previous appearance and was shut down by the opposing defence, even though Cagliari attacked a lot in the first half. He has had a brace and registered eight shots (two on target), one key pass, five tackles (two won) and two interceptions in the last six rounds.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - 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

Marco Palestra - Wreaks havoc in Juventus game Palestra assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (four won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Palestra was pretty much uncatchable in the first half and teed up Sebastiano Palestra after pickpocketing an opponent and sprinting toward the baseline. It's his second assist in a row and the third this year. He set a new season high in tackles and has registered at least one in eight straight matches, totaling 23 (17 won), with 20 crosses (10 accurate), 15 clearances and six key passes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Scores in Juventus clash Esposito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Esposito netted for the second game in a row, just beating Manuel Locatelli to the punch on a low-driven cross from the baseline and punching it home. He set a new season high in corners but wasn't precise. He's heating up with three goals in the last five rounds, during which he has recorded six shots (three on target), five chances created and 12 crosses (two accurate).

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Concedes twice versus Juventus Caprile registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Caprile did what he could, but Kenan Yildiz found the target twice with nice efforts from close range. He has surrendered nine goals and made 17 saves in the last five matches, keeping one clean sheet. Up next, Cagliari will face Roma at home next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan edges Lazio to top Serie A and Yildiz nets two for Juventus

AC Milan has moved to the top of Serie A after beating Lazio 1-0 despite missing Christian Pulisic

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

JUVENTUS-CAGLIARI 2-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Yildiz's double seals Juve's comeback win | SERIE A 2025/26

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Juventus vs. Cagliari Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - November 29 - Bleacher Nation Juventus will play at home versus Cagliari on Saturday, after each drew their most recent game in Serie A -- versus ACF Fiorentina and Genoa...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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Scamacca scores twice for Atalanta to claim just its fourth Serie A win of the season

Højlund's double sees Napoli beat Juventus and spoil Spalletti's return

Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

AC Milan edges Lazio to top Serie A and Yildiz nets two for Juventus