Cagliari Team News Page 54 - Soccer

Leonardo Pavoletti - Scores versus Empoli Pavoletti (thigh) took two shots (one on target), committed two fouls and scored a goal in 11 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Pavoletti subbed in late in his return from a thigh ailment and made his presence felt with an opportunistic finish from close range. He has scored three times in the last five appearances, adding seven shots and two chances. He would probably have the upper hand on Keita and Gaston Pereira if it was not for his ever precarious health.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Available against Napoli Deiola completed his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Deiola missed one contest after picking up his fifth yellow card. He will be in contention with Dalbert and Charalampos Lykogiannis in Monday's home game versus Napoli. He has scored once and recorded five shots, two crosses and four tackles in the last five starts.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Matteo Lovato - Subs off with injury against Empoli Lovato took one shot on target and had two clearances and bowed out after 28 minutes with a muscular problem in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli, coach Walter Mazzarri informed.

Impact Lovato could not finish the first half and will be better assessed in the next few days. Giorgio Altare replaced him in this one, but also Andrea Carboni and Luca Ceppitelli will be options to fill in next Monday's home game against Napoli, should Lovato be forced to miss time.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Available against Empoli Pavoletti (thigh) resumed training fully and will be called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli, Cagliari informed.

Impact Pavoletti has shaken off the muscle fatigue that cost him the last game. He faces more competition for minutes with Gaston Pereiro breaking out in the last couple of matches and Keita returning from AFCON. He has scored twice and added eight shots and two chances in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Remains out for Empoli match Nandez (knee) has not returned to full training and will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Empoli, Cagliari announced.

Impact Nandez will skip the third game in a row due to a bruised knee. With Alessandro Deiola suspended, Dalbert and Daniele Baselli are the main candidates to replace him in the midfield this week.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Returns from Cameroon Keita practiced fully Thursday after heading back from AFCON, Cagliari announced.

Impact Keita will resume being an option after lifting the trophy with Senegal. He will face increased competition since Gaston Pereiro has blossomed in recent matches. Leonardo Pavoletti is also a threat to his minutes, although he is currently banged up. He has scored three times, provided an assist and added 15 shots and seven chances in 15 appearances (11 starts).

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Resumes practicing Zappa cleared the COVID-19 practice and trained fully Thursday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa sat out just one game because of the viral infection. He will be back into the fold right away, as his teammates in the same situations did in the recent past. On the other hand, he is generally a backup when their other options on the flanks are available, as it is currently the case for Sunday's away game versus Empoli. He has logged six chances, 19 crosses, 25 clearances and 12 interceptions in 19 appearances (ten starts).

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Dealing with minor issue Pavoletti (thigh) did not require further tests and practiced on the side Tuesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti was a late scratch for the Atalanta game, but he is nursing just a muscular ailment and he will try to shake it off ahead of Sunday's road game against Empoli. Gaston Pereiro has fared well in recent outings and could stay in the XI even if Pavoletti is healthy.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Returns to practice Altare cleared the COVID-19 protocol and trained Tuesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Altare will resume being an option in Sunday's away game versus Empoli. He started four matches in a row before the hiccup, but Andrea Carboni is now available, on top of January newcomers Matteo Lovato and Edoardo Goldaniga. He will probably go back to having a backup role like earlier in the season, although he will remain in the mix. He has logged ten tackles, six interceptions and 16 clearances in five appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Makes late apperance against Atalanta Carboni (COVID-19) had one clearance in three minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Carboni spent most of the game on the bench as he practiced just once last week. He will get the nod over either Adam Obert or Edoardo Goldaniga in Sunday's away game versus Empoli. He has posted 40 tackles, 23 interceptions, 69 clearances and 14 blocks in 22 matches, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Deiola - Will miss Empoli game Deiola won one of two tackles, had three clearances and one interception, and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win over Cagliari, and will be suspended for one game due to yellow-card...

Impact Deiola had a solid defensive performance, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. Dalbert and Daniele Baselli will be candidates to replace him considering that Joao Pedro is back from suspension and will start up front.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Eligible to face Empoli Pedro completed his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Pedro missed one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He will be back in the XI in Sunday's away game against Empoli replacing a midfielder or a defender. He scored once, provided an assist and posted 16 shots and three chances in the last five matches.

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Andrea Carboni - Bench option against Atalanta Carboni (COVID-19) will begin on the bench in Sunday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Carboni is available but will not start as usual given that he missed a week of practice, but he could still make an appearance in the second half. Matteo Lovato, Edoardo Goldaniga and Adam Obert are getting the nod in the back.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Pavoletti - Ruled out for Atalanta game Pavoletti did not make Cagliari's game-day squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Pavoletti is reportedly dealing with muscle fatigue. Cagliari are going with a very defensive scheme with Gaston Pereiro as the lone striker. Youngsters Luca Gagliano and Zito Luvumbo are the only bench alternatives.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Will miss Atalanta game Nandez is still nursing a knee contusion and will remain out for Sunday's away match against Atalanta, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Nandez will stay sidelined through the break because of a bruised knee. Alessandro Deiola or newcomer Daniele Baselli will fill in for him in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Turns negative Carboni has cleared the COVID-19 protocol and will return to practice Saturday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Carboni was sidelined for a week because of the viral infection. He generally starts when available, but it is possible Edoardo Goldaniga and Luca Ceppitelli get the nod over him in Sunday's away versus Atalanta since he barely trained this week. He has posted 17 crosses, 40 tackles, 23 interceptions and 68 clearances in 21 matches.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Progressi in rehab Strootman (knee) returned to Cagliari to resume practicing in limited fashion, the team announced.

Impact Strootman underwent knee surgery in early December and has been rehabbing away from the team. He is expected to be back in two or three weeks once his conditioning will be up to speed, barring any setback. Razvan Marin, Alberto Grassi, Nahitan Nandez and Alessandro Deiola will be the top midfielders until he returns. Cagliari also added Daniele Baselli in January.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Placed in COVID-19 protocol Zappa has tested positive for COVID-19, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa is asymptomatic and quarantining at home. He is poised to miss Sunday's away match against Atalanta. He generally does not start when Raoul Bellanova and one between Dalbert and Charalampos Lykogiannis are available, as it is the case this week.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Tests positive for COVID-19 Altare contracted Coronavirus, is asymptomatic and isolating at home, Cagliari announced.

Impact Altare is set to miss Sunday's road game versus Atalanta. He has gotten some run lately due to a few absences, but Matteo Lovato, Edoardo Goldaniga and Luca Ceppitelli are currently healthy and should start in the next match.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Unavailable against Atalanta Keita will be back in Italy in mid-February as Senegal qualified to the AFCON semifinals.

Impact Keita will miss Sunday's road game against Atalanta, where Cagliari will have Leonardo Pavoletti back from suspension, but not Joao Pedro, who is out for the same reason. Gaston Pereiro will most likely get another start.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Clears COVID-19 protocol Lykogiannis returned to practice Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Lykogiannis missed the previous game due to the infection but shook it off in a hurry. He will be an option for February 6th's match against Atalanta. He has posted ten chances, 64 crosses and 24 interceptions in 20 appearances (14 starts) so far.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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