Cagliari Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Andrea Belotti - Option off bench Belotti (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Sassuolo.

Impact Belotti has resumed traveling with the squad in the final stretch of his rehab from an ACL tear, and while he is not yet totally ready to play, the club has opted to include him among the substitutes. The forward scored a brace and posted six shots across three appearances before going down in late Septemebr, and even a few minutes off the bench would mark a significant step in his comeback. He could begin seeing more regular action within the next week or two as he continues to build his fitness.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Out for Sassuolo meeting Pavoletti won't play Saturday against Sassuolo because of knee soreness, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti hasn't been able to train fully in recent days and won't be involved in this one. Gennaro Borrelli (thigh) is returning from injury in the same role, providing depth behind Sebastiano Esposito, Michael Folorunsho and Semih Kilicsoy.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Borrelli - Available against Sassuolo Borrelli (thigh) "has shaken off his injury during the break," coach Fabio Pisacane stated.

Impact Borrelli will return to the squad after skipping seven matches because of a thigh strain. He'll resume being an option up front behind Sebastiano Esposito, Michael Folorunsho and Semih Kilicsoy, while Leonardo Pavoletti (knee) is absent. He has started once in his last eight showings, notching one assist, six shots (one on target) and four chances created.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Option despite not being totally fit Belotti (knee) "will come with us Saturday but his recovery isn't complete yet," coach Fabio Pisacane relayed.

Impact Belotti is in the final stretch of his rehab from an ACL tear and isn't totally ready to play yet, but he'll resume traveling with the team right away and might begin getting some action in a week or two. He made three appearances before getting hurt, scoring a brace and posting six shots (two on target), one chance created and one cross (zero accurate).

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Close to returning Belotti (knee) trained partially with the rest of the group Tuesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Belotti has been able to progress through the rehab protocol without a hitch and, while he might need more time to complete his ramp-up and return to the squad, he's expected to resume playing before the end of the campaign.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Gianluca Gaetano - Passable display versus Napoli Gaetano took one shot (zero on target) and had one interception, two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gaetano was able to log full minutes in his second game back from a thigh injury and, while he didn't rack up stats, he did a little bit of everything on both ends. He'll be the anchor of the midfield as long as he stays healthy, even though the returns of Alessandro Deiola and Luca Mazzitelli could impact his minutes a little. He has notched at least one cross in his last three appearances, totaling eight (four accurate) and adding two chances created, two off-target shots and five corners during that stretch. Additionally, he has posted one or more tackles in six performances in a row, piling up eight (seven won).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Puts up numbers in Napoli game Mina won one of two tackles and registered four blocks, five clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Mina looked completely healthy, played the whole game and had his busiest display in a while, but it wasn't enough to completely stymie the opponents, who hit the net very early. He has logged at least one interception in his last three outings, accumulating five and notching three tackles (one won), six clearances and four blocks over that span, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Held in check in Napoli contest Palestra drew three fouls and registered four crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Palestra launched his usual number of crosses, but his powerful runs were often halted early, and he didn't create a chance, ending a three-game string in that regard. He has posted at least one delivery in 15 consecutive tilts, amassing 60 (13 accurate) and adding 12 shots (two on target), 13 chances created and 20 tackles (11 won) during that stretch, with one goal and one assist.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Suspended for Sassuolo bout Dossena had one tackle (one won), eight clearances and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Dossena had a quality display in the back, setting a new season high in clearances, but his side allowed an early goal, and he will be unavailable for April 4's game versus Sassuolo due to yellow card accumulation. Juan Rodriguez could move from the wing to the center of the defense in a fortnight since Adam Obert will return from suspension. Alternatively, the coach could turn to Gabriele Zappa at the position.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Fires three shots against Napoli Esposito won one tackle and recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Esposito was one of the few Cagliari players to have a decent game in the tight loss. He has taken at least one shot in his last four outings, amassing eight attempts (two on target) and scoring and assisting once over that span. Moreover, he has sent in one or more crosses in five appearances on the trot, piling up 23 deliveries (seven accurate). On the other hand, he snapped an 11-game streak with at least one chance created in this one.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Obert - Serves suspension Obert completed a one-game ban in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Obert will return against Sassuolo on April 4 and likely replace Juan Rodriguez in the XI. He has sent in at least one cross in five appearances in a row, totaling 11 deliveries (two accurate), assisting once and adding six shots (two on target) and six chances created during that stretch. Additionally, he has recorded at least one clearance in his last 16 displays, piling up 63 and contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Beaten once in Napoli clash Caprile registered four saves and three clearances and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Caprile conceded very early on a point-blank finish by Scott McTominay on a corner kick and then kept his team in the game, batting away a few menacing shots. He hasn't secured a clean sheet in four rounds, making 10 saves and surrendering seven goals over that span. Up next, Cagliari will face Sassuolo away on April 4.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cagliari 0-1 Napoli: McTominay strikes early to send Conte's side second Scott McTominay was back among the goals on his return to Napoli's starting XI, securing a vital three points in the race for the top four.

MARCH 20 • BEINSPORTS.COM

McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

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MARCH 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Luca Mazzitelli - Sends in two crosses in Pisa game Mazzitelli (calf) had one off-target shot, two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) in 26 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Pisa.

Impact Mazzitelli put up a small amount of stats in his cameo after sitting out two tilts. He'll compete with Michel Adopo, Ibrahim Sulemana and Alessandro Deiola in multiple spots in the midfield the rest of the way. He has tallied at least one tackle in 12 straight appearances, amassing 19 (12 won) and posting two goals, two assists and 15 shots (five on target) during that span.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - DNP in Pisa contest Deiola (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Pisa.

Impact Deiola was a late addition to the squad list and wasn'f fielded in his return from a five-game absence. He'll impact Ibrahim Sulemana, Joseph Liteta and Michel Adopo's minutes once he's able to play. He has assisted twice in his last six outings, adding four shots (two on target), three key passes and 23 clearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Plays one half versus Pisa Mina (undisclosed) had one interception and one clearance and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Pisa.

Impact Mina got the start but was replaced at halftime following a so-so display to manage his minutes. He interrupted a five-game streak with at least one tackle. He has contributed to one clean sheet in his last five appearances, totaling 26 clearances, four interceptions and seven blocks.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Five crosses in away loss Gaetano recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Pisa.

Impact Gaetano took five crosses, four of which came from corners. He returned from a thigh injury to come back into the starting lineup. So far this season, he has scored two goals and provided three assists, but hasn't had a goal involvement in his last four games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Assists consolation in 3-1 loss Dossena assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Pisa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Dossena assisted Leandro Pavoletti as his side brought the game back to 3-1. The defender made his fifth start for Cagliari since joining on loan, and this is his first goal involvement of the year. It was the second time since joining that he has created a chance, and in his game played so far, he has taken four shots, although his only shot on target came in another game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Scores consolation in away defeat Pavoletti scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Pisa.

Impact Pavoletti scored his first goal of the Serie A season in his 13th game of the season. Of his 13 appearances, only one has come from the start. This substitute appearance of 45 minutes was his second-longest appearance of the season. So far this season, he has taken six shots, and this was the first time he has put a shot on target this year.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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