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Joseph Liteta - Suffers thigh problem Liteta picked up a low-grade flexor strain in his right thigh in training, Cagliari announced.

Impact Liteta faces a race against the clock to recuperate before the end of the season. He has played just four times this campaign, deputizing Alessandro Deiola (thigh), Luca Mazzitelli (calf), Michel Adopo and Gianluca Gaetano in the midfield.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Diagnosed with mild injury Deiola is nursing muscle fatigue in his rectus femoris muscle in the right thigh, Cagliari announced.

Impact Deiola escaped without a strain or other significant injury and is day-to-day ahead of Saturday's home game versus Udinese. Paul Mendy, Andrea Belotti or Ibrahim Sulemana could start in the next round if Deiola was unable to.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5 • goal

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Elia Caprile - Four saves in 0-0 draw Caprile had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Caprile kept his eighth clean sheet of the season in the 35 games he has played this year. This was only his second clean sheet of the eight that has come in an away match, with the last clean sheet away match coming in November. Including his four saves in this match, he has made nine saves in his last two matches.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Mendy - Quiet cameo in Bologna game Mendy (thigh) had three touches and no further stats in 17 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Mendy was deployed only later after hurting his thigh in a rare start last week and didn't produce, ending a three-game streak with at least one shot. He'll look to get healthier and could replace Alessandro Deiola (thigh) in the XI against Udinese on Saturday, with Michael Folorunsho moving to the midfield.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3 • YOUTUBE

Alessandro Deiola - Leaves Bologna game in first half Deiola recorded one shot (zero on goal) and committed one foul in 42 minutes before exiting Sunday's clash with Bologna due to a possible thigh problem, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Deiola had a goal disallowed early because of an offside and didn't do a lot before bowing out after receiving treatment because of a muscular issue late in the first half. He'll take tests before Saturday's home contest versus Bologna. Ibrahima Sulemana replaced him in this one.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Mendy - Begins as a sub versus Bologna Mendy (thigh) is available on the bench for Sunday's clash with Bologna.

Impact Mendy is good to go despite a scare in the previous round, but won't be making his second straight start, as he's not in tip-top shape. Michael Folorunsho and Sebastiano Esposito are spearheading the frontline from the get-go instead.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Mendy - Fit for Bologna match Mendy (thigh) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Mendy escaped without serious consequences after bowing out early last week, but might begin on the bench since he didn't train a lot during in recent days. He bagged a brace in the previous match and has notched at least one shot in the last three games (one start), totaling four attempts (two on target) and adding one key pass, one clearance and one block. Michael Folorunsho, Semih Kilicsoy or Andrea Belotti would lead the line if he didn't.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Othniel Raterink - Sustains small injury Raterink will sit out Sunday's away contest versus Bologna because of muscle fatigue, coach Fabio Pisacane relayed.

Impact Raterink suffered an ailment in training and won't be involved in this one. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of next Saturday's home game against Udinese. He has made just one short cameo since joining the team in January.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Will miss some time Borrelli is nursing a low-grade biceps femoris lesion in his left thigh, Cagliari announced.

Impact Borrelli will sit out at least a couple of matches because of the muscular problem. Paul Mendy (thigh) is questionable for the next match, while Leonardo Pavoletti (knee) is out in the same role. Michael Folorunsho, Semih Kilicsoy and Andrea Belotti are the next men up.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Mendy - Dealing with a small injury Mendy has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left thigh, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Mendy avoided a strain and other significant problems and is day-to-day ahead of Sunday's away clash with Bologna. Instead, Gennaro Borrelli (thigh) won't be an option for the next round. Michael Folorunsho, Andrea Belotti and Semih Kilicsoy are the other options in the role.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Undergoes knee surgery Pavoletti went under the knife to clean up his left knee, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti has been absent for a month because of an inflammation in the area. He'll have to recover quickly to return before the end of the season. He's usually a deep option in the Cagliari frontline, which are currently pretty depleted.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Fine performance in Atalanta clash Mina drew one foul and generated seven clearances and one interception in Monday's 3-2 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Mina did what he could to contain a high-wattage offense and put up a decent amount of stats in the process, but the opponents hit the net twice. He has logged at least one clearance in six matches on the trot, totaling 20, contributing to one clean sheet and posting eight interceptions and five blocks during that stretch. Instead, he ended a four-game streak with two tackles in this one.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Works hard in Atalanta bout Gaetano had one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions and three clearances and won two of four tackles in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Gaetano put up stats while trying to help the defense, but Atalanta scored twice anyway. He recorded a new season high in tackles. He has logged at least one in 10 consecutive displays, piling up 17 (12 won), and adding seven key passes, 10 crosses (four accurate) and six shots over that span. Moreover, this marked his fifth straight match with one or more interceptions (seven total).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Obert - Active on the wing against Atalanta Obert won two of three tackles and had five crosses (one accurate), two clearances and three corners in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Obert frequently motored up and down the flank and led his team in deliveries, but he wasn't very precise. He has uncorked at least one cross in his last nine appearances, racking up 32 deliveries (nine accurate), registering one assist and 11 chances created during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his fifth outing in a row with one or more corners and tackles, for a total of 11 and 12 (six won), respectively.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Paltry showing versus Atalanta Esposito drew three fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-2 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Esposito had an unusually quiet performance, even though his side managed to score three goals in this one. He has posted at least one shot in his last eight displays, accumulating 17 attempts (five on target), scoring thrice and assisting once over that span. Furthermore, this marked his ninth consecutive appearances with one or more crosses, for a total of 39 (11 accurate). On the other hand, he ended a three-game streak with multiple chances created and a nine-match one with at least one tackle.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Ndary Adopo - Provides assist in Atalanta match Adopo assisted once to go with three tackles (two won), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Adopo linked up with Paul Mendy with a tidy long-ball on one of the early goals, registering his second helper of the season. He also matched his season high in clearances. He has posted multiple tackles in the last three matches, amassing 10 (five won) and adding three key passes, three shots (zero on target) and three crosses (two accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Concedes twice against Atalanta Caprile recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Caprile couldn't parry away two good-looking finishes by Gianluca Scamacca, but had some key interventions in the second half. He has kept one clean sheet in the last eight rounds, making 14 saves and surrendering 18 goals. Up next, Cagliari will face Bologna away Sunday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of drop zone

Senegalese teenager Paul Mendy has scored twice in his first start for Cagliari, including the opener after 16 seconds

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Paul Mendy - Bags brace and leaves early in Atalanta game Mendy scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target) before exiting Monday's fixture versus Atalanta at half-time due to a possible thigh issue, La Gazzetta dello Sport rela...

Impact Mendy delivered in his first start, hitting the net twice in eight minutes thanks to two clinical finishes from inside the box. On the other end, he felt something on the back of his thigh in the final action of the first half and didn't return from the locker room. His replacement, Gennaro Borrelli, was also injured later on. Andrea Belotti and Semih Kilicsoy would be candidates to start versus Bologna on Sunday if neither recovered.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Scores and subs off against Atalanta Borrelli scored one goal off the bench to go with two shots (one on goal) before leaving Monday's match versus Atalanta at the 77th minute because of a thigh issue, Gianluca Di Mar...

Impact Borrelli made an immediate impact off the bench, punching it home from point-blank range after the goalie denied a teammate, but couldn't complete the game due to a muscular injury. Paul Mendy (thigh) also left early in this one. Both will be assessed before Sunday's away game versus Bologna. Andrea Belotti and Semih Kilicsoy are the other strikers in the squad.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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.

APRIL 17 • 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).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

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