Cagliari Team News Page 53 - Soccer

Alessandro Deiola - Provides assist versus Napoli Deiola took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, had four clearances and picked up an assist in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Deiola made the Xi since Razvan Marin and Charalampos Lykogiannis were not in great shape and slipped it to Gaston Pereiro ahead of the lone goal for his side. While he had a pretty good outing, he had a pair of big misses from point-blank range. He has tallied one goal, six shots, one chance and five tackles in the last five appearances. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Pereiro - Scores against Napoli Pereiro took one shot on target, created one chance, had two clearances and scored a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Pereiro produced a low-end stat-line but he had the merit of finding the target with a sneaky shot from distance that caught David Ospina by surprise. He extended his hot run as he has scored four times, provided two assists, taken ten shots and created 11 chances in the last five games, outplaying his competitors Keita and Leonardo Pavoletti. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Fires three shots against Napoli Joao Pedro took three shots (one on target9, drew four fouls, won eight duels and created one scoring chance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Joao Pedro played with the usual energy and paced his team in shots, but he could not break through in this one despite a pair of good chances. He has scored once, provided an assist and notched 16 shots and six chances in the last five matches. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Holds up against Napoli Lovato (thigh) had one block, three interceptions and five clearances and won five duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Lovato managed to start despite picking up a thigh problem in the previous game and proceeded to have a respectable performance against a tough opponent, although undermanned. He has posted four tackles, nine interceptions, 15 clearances and four blocks in six matches since joining in January. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Unused versus Napoli Carboni (ankle) did not feature in Monday's 1-1draw with Napoli.

Impact Carboni spent the second game in a row on the bench due to a bum ankle. He will look to get right throughout the week in order to unseat Giorgio Altare and Adam Obert that filled in for him lately. He has logged 40 tackles, 23 interceptions, 69 clearances and 14 blocks in 22 matches. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Fires two shots versus Napoli Pavoletti (thigh) took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won one duel and had one clearance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Pavoletti subbed in very late as he did not have a ton of minutes in his legs due to muscle fatigue and made a minor impact on the match. Gaston Pereiro has likely run away with the starting job, but he will remain in the mix as a bench option. He has scored five times and added 27 shots and ten chances in 22 appearances (eight starts). Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Subs in late versus Napoli Lykogiannis (thigh) had three clearances and won one duel in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Lykogiannis mostly played in the stoppage time because he was not in tip-top shape. He will be in contention with a few midfielders in Sunday's away tilt against Torino. He has logged three shots, two chances, 11 crosses and four interceptions in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Productive in cameo against Napoli Marin (illness) took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and won one tackle in 15 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliar...

Impact Marin did not start as usual due to a stomach bug, but he still managed to fill the stat-sheet in his short minutes on the pitch and got denied by David Ospina on a dangerous attempt on goal from distance. He will be back in the XI in Sunday's away game against Cagliari. He has tallied five shots, eight chances and 13 crosses in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes one goal against Napoli Cragno had two saves and one clearance and was beaten once in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Cragno did not have to intervene much but he still allowed one goal due to a strong header by Victor Osimhen. He has yet to keep a clean sheet, but his numbers have improved lately as he has allowed exactly one goal in each of the last six matches, making 16 saves. Cagliari will face Torino away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores late for Napoli in 1-1 draw at Cagliari

Substitute Victor Osimhen has headed in a late equalizer and Napoli drawn at Cagliari 1-1 to move within two points of the Serie A lead

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Razvan Marin - In squad Monday Marin (illness) will be available as a substitute against Napoli on Monday.

Impact If he gets onto the pitch, it would be just the second substitute appearance for Marin this season, having started all but one of his 24 appearances this year. Once back in the starting XI, the midfielder should offer solid top-half fantasy value considering he has recorded 87 crosses (29 accurate), 52 corners and three assists this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - On bench against Napoli Lykogiannis (fatigue) is on the bench for Monday's match against Napoli.

Impact Lykogiannis is available Monday, but he's on the bench for fatigue despite Cagliari last playing Feb. 13. Daniele Baselli is in the XI in his place on the left wing, but considering Lykogiannis is on the bench, he could make an appearance against Napoli and then return to the XI for the following contest.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Named to match-day squad Pavoletti (thigh) was included in the match-day squad against Napoli on Monday.

Impact Pavoletti previously missed two matches due to his thigh problem and appeared to have put it behind him before the team's Feb. 13 matchup with Empoli. Even with the forward fit, he shouldn't be expected to crack the starting XI with any consistency considering he has just eight starts in 21 outings this year.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - On bench Monday Carboni (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Napoli.

Impact Carboni is again on the bench Monday after being there the prior contest. It's a nagging issue that he's had trouble overcoming and it's unknown when he'll be asked to start again with Giorgio Altare back in the XI against Napoli, taking the spot of Adam Obert.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Starting versus Napoli Lovato (hamstring) will be in the starting XI against Napoli on Monday.

Impact Lovato will make his third straight starting despite having picked up a hamstring problem in his previous outing. Even with the defender in action, he's unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his lack of offensive upside.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Celta hosts Levante; Napoli at Cagliari

Celta Vigo hosts Levante with the visitors boosted by a stunning 1-0 win at defending champion Atlético Madrid in the previous round for only its second victory in the Spanish leag...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Leonardo Pavoletti - Late call for Napoli match Pavoletti is again dealing with muscle fatigue, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti sat out two matches recently for the same issue and will have to pass a late fitness test to be an option Monday. The ailment will likely prevent him from starting despite scoring in the last match, so it will be either Gaston Pereiro or Balde Keita joining Joao Pedro up front in this one.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Probable for Napoli clash Marin has dealt with a stomach bug throughout the week, but he returned to practice Sunday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Martin could be able to play through the illness depending on how he feels on match-day; otherwise, the next men up would be Alessandro Deiola and Daniele Baselli. He has logged four shots, eight chances, 14 crosses and seven tackles in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Questionable for Napoli match Lykogiannis is nursing some muscle fatigue, Cagliari announced.

Impact Lykogiannis was able to practice in limited fashion so he could be available for Monday's game. However, the issue could prevent him from starting despite Cagliari being short-handed. Gabriele Zappa and Daniele Baselli could take his place if he could not make the XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - In doubt for Napoli match Lovato did not sustain a significant injury but he did not practice fully ahead of Monday's game versus Napoli, Cagliari announced.

Impact Lovato escaped without major issues after subbing off in the previous game, but he is not totally out of the woods and will be a late call for his one. Giorgio Altare and Luca Ceppitelli would be the main candidates to replace him if he could not start.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Questionable for Napoli game Carboni practiced on the side in the last few days due to an ankle injury, Cagliari announced.

Impact Carboni was available but uncharacteristically unused in the previous game due to the issue. The same could happen Monday unless he shows signs of improvement in the final practice. Adam Obert filled in for him in the last two matches, as he sit out one due to a suspension before getting hurt.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Will miss more time Nandez (knee) will remain on the mend for Monday's game versus Napoli, Cagliari announced.

Impact Nandez will sit out the fourth game in a row, leading to more playing time for Alessandro Deiola, Daniele Baselli and Charalampos Lykogiannis. His agent disclosed earlier in the week that he is nursing a MCL sprain and not just a bruise as previously thought, so he might be forced to skip more matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Two shots, two chances created Pedro took two off target shots and created two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Pedro was held off the scoresheet as Cagliari needed a late equalizer to pull a point from Sunday's match. The forward didn't cross but finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the draw.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Levels as substitute Pavoletti scored a goal while taking two shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Pavoletti entered the match in the 79th minute and leveled for Cagliari in the 84th. The goal was the fifth of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Beaten once in draw Cragno allowed a goal while making four saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Cragno allowed the opening goal of the match in the 38th minute but held on from there as Cagliari came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed 41 goals in 22 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 67.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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