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Elia Caprile - Makes two saves in win Caprile made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Torino.

Impact Caprile made no more than two saves for the 13th time in 37 starts, but it was enough to earn the home win. The goalkeeper has eighth clean sheets over that span. He will now face a tougher matchup to close the season at Milan on Sunday.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - DNP in Torino game Borrelli (thigh) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Borrelli returned from a two-week absence, but the coach made different choices up front, rolling with Paul Mendy and Sebastiano Esposito for the most part. He'll try to find minutes in the season finale against Milan on Sunday. He has found the target once and added three shots (two on target), two chances created and six fouls drawn in his last four appearances (two starts) in between injuries.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17 • YOUTUBE

Napoli secures spot but Serie A's final-day Champions League math is still wide open

Napoli secured a spot in next season’s Champions League but the other two remaining places in Europe’s elite club competition could go to any of four teams in Serie A

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Cagliari vs. Torino FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – May 17 Cagliari, currently 16th in Serie A, hosts 12th-place Torino FC (+236) on Sunday, in a matchup of bottom-half teams. Below, you can find our...

MAY 17 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Gennaro Borrelli - Included for Sunday match Borrelli (thigh) has been named in the squad for Sunday's clash against Torino, according to the club.

Impact Borrelli's return to the matchday squad ends a two-game absence following the thigh issue, with the forward having returned to full training Friday. He will compete with Paul Mendy, Michael Folorunsho and Sebastiano Esposito for a role in the lineup depending on the scheme, having scored once and registered three shots and two chances created across his last four appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Makes Sunday squad return Mina (thigh) has been named in the squad for Sunday's clash against Torino.

Impact Mina's inclusion is a positive development after the thigh issue had raised concerns about his availability following the warmup ailment last week. The defender has been a consistent presence when fit, logging at least one clearance in each of his last seven consecutive starts while amassing 24 clearances, nine tackles, 10 interceptions and eight blocks during that stretch, contributing to two clean sheets. His availability gives the coaching staff their preferred defensive option heading into the final two matchs of the season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Likely for Torino meeting Mina (thigh) was able to practice with no limitations Friday, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Mina should be available on Sunday after picking up an ailment while warming up last week, but it remains to be seen whether the coach will field him from the jump, as he hasn't trained a lot during the season. Juan Rodriguez and Alberto Dossena teamed up in the back sans him in the previous game. Mina has logged at least one clearance in his seven consecutive showings (all starts), amassing 24, contributing to two clean sheets and posting nine tackles (five won), 10 interceptions and eight blocks during that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Probable for Torino match Borrelli (thigh) returned to full training Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Borrelli will be back from a two-game absence Sunday, barring a late setback or an abundance of caution by the staff. His role has been inconsistent throughout the campaign. He'll compete with Paul Mendy, Michael Folorunsho, Sebastiano Esposito and a pair of midfielders, depending on the scheme. He has scored once and notched three shots (two on target) and two chances created in his last four showings (two starts).

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Avoids big injuries Mina is nursing muscle fatigue in his calf, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Mina escaped without a strain after bowing out before kick-off in the last game and worked on the side as Cagliari started preparing for Sunday's home match versus Torino. He'll have to ramp up over the next few days to be an option.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Udinese's Keinan Davis alleges racist slur by Cagliari's Alberto Dossena

Udinese forward Keinan Davis has accused Cagliari defender Alberto Dossena of making a racist remark during their Serie A match

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Lautaro scores again as Serie A champion Inter beats Lazio in Italian Cup warmup

Lautaro Martínez is on track to win the top goal-scorer’s prize after helping Inter Milan win at Lazio 3-0 in Serie A

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Adam Obert - Pretty good versus Udinese Obert had five crosses (two accurate), two tackles (zero won) and two corners and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Obert was again a secondary threat on offense and was the runner-up in deliveries within his team. He has logged at least one corner, totaling 15, and one tackle, piling up (seven won), in his last seven outings. Furthermore, this marked his fifth straight match with one or more key passes (eight total) and his 10th in a row with multiple crosses, for a total of 39 (13 accurate).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Lively offensively against Udinese Gaetano had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Getano pushed forward more than usual and recorded a new season high in shots. He has tallied at least one interception in the last seven contests, racking up 10 and adding seven attempts (one on target), four key passes and six crosses (one accurate) over that span. Additionally, this marked his 12th display in a row with one or more tackles, for a total of 20 (13 won). Instead, he ended a three-game streak with multiple clearances.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Mendy - Wasteful in Udinese contest Mendy drew one foul and recorded four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Udinese.

Impact Mendy played the whole game for the first time since entering the rotation and registered a new season high in shots, but he couldn't punch one home despite a couple of very enticing opportunities. He'll likely continue leading the line while Gennaro Borrelli (thigh) is on the shelf. He has bagged a brace and tallied eight shots (two on target), three chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Fills stats sheet against Udinese Esposito created four scoring chances and had four shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Esposito tried to power his side to a positive result, but didn't get a lot of help in this one. He recorded his second-highest total of crosses in the campaign. He has fired at least one shot in 10 showings on the trot, accumulating 22 attempts (seven on target), scoring three goals, assisting once and adding 20 key passes and 38 deliveries (11 accurate) during that stretch.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Misfires in Udinese match Folorunsho drew four fouls and registered five shots (zero on goal), one celarance and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Folorunsho was a key cog of the offense and set a new season high in attempts, but didn't come close to the mark in any of them. He has had at least one attempt in 11 appearances on the trot, amassing 19 shots (two on target), scoring twice and adding four chances created, five crosses (two on target) and four tackles (two won) over that span. Additionally, this marked his third game in a row with one or more clearances (five total).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Beaten twice in Udinese fixture Caprile made four saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Udinese.

Impact Caprile batted away a few attempts on goal, but his defense eventually came apart twice in the second half, allowing two clear-cut chances on which Adam Buksa and Idrissa Gueye capitalized. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five games, making 16 saves and surrendering seven goals. Up next, Cagliari will host Torino next Sunday.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Unused sub in Udinese match Deiola (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Deiola was healthy enough to be selected but not to see minutes, and the coach mostly made offensive-minded subs in this one. He could supplant Paul Mendy. Michael Folorunsho or Michel Adopo, depending on the team's posture, in the last two fixtures.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Othniel Raterink - DNP in Udinese meeting Raterink (thigh) wasn't fielded in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Raterink worked his way back from a minor injury, but he has a few veterans ahead of him in the depth chart, and Cagliari have yet to mathematically avoid relegation and are sticking with their starters for now. He has tallied five passes in his lone six-minute-long appearances since January so far.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Drops to the bench for Udinese tilt Mina will no longer start against Udinese due to late calf tightness, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mina was supposed to get the nod as usual, but experienced some discomfort while warming up and might not be risked altogether, even though he remains available. Juan Rodriguez is taking his place.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Othniel Raterink - Back on bench Raterink (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Udinese.

Impact Raterink quickly overcame the muscular ailment that had sidelined him, returning to full training Wednesday and earning a spot in the squad ahead of the weekend fixture. The winger has made just one short appearance off the bench since joining the team in January, and a bench role represents a familiar outcome as he resumes providing depth across multiple positions on the wings. His return adds a useful option for the coaching staff heading into the final stretch of the season.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cagliari vs Udinese Prediction and Betting Tips | May 9th 2026 The action continues in round 36 of the Italian Serie A as Cagliari and Udinese square off at the Unipol Domus Stadium on Saturday.

MAY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alessandro Deiola - Makes squad for Udinese game Deiola (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's tilt versus Udinese.

Impact Deiola was able to work with the rest of his teammates on the eve of the game and will be available despite leaving early last week, but his minutes might be watched closely. He has notched at least one shot in his last five displays (four starts), racking up 12 attempts (three on target) and adding one chance created and five tackles (three won) over that span. Paul Mendy or Ibrahim Sulemana could get the nod over him.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Othniel Raterink - Probable for Udinese game Raterink (undisclosed) trained fully Wednesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Raterink quickly overcame a muscular ailment and will resume providing depth in multiple roles on the wings, but he has made just one short appearance off the bench since joining the team in January.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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