Cagliari Team News Page 58 - Soccer

Luca Ceppitelli - Busy versus Juventus Ceppitelli had four interceptions and four clearances and won two of two tackles and four duels in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ceppitelli had a respectable showing despite the difficulty of the match-up and the fact that his side gave up two goals. He is poised to have a major role with Diego Godin no longer in the picture, although Cagliari could sign new defenders in January. They will face Sampdoria away on January 6th. He has logged 17 tackles, 19 interceptions and 46 clearances in 15 matches so far.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Passable in Juventus clash Lykogiannis sent in three crosses (one accurate), had one block and two interceptions and won three duels in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Lykogiannis had an okay display and picked up small numbers at both ends. Cagliari will lean heavily on him on the flank in January 6th's road game versus Sampdoria since Dalbert will be suspended. He has tallied 11 crosses, five interceptions and three tackles in the last five appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Draws five fouls against Juventus Grassi had one interception, took two off-target shots, won eight duels and drew five fouls in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Grassi mostly took care of the dirty work in this one besides firing off twice. He has been a regular starter once Kevin Strootman went down with an injury. He has logged four shots, 13 interceptions and eight clearances in the last seven matches. Cagliari will face Sampdoria away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Lively against Juventus Bellanova sent in eight crosses (four accurate), created three scoring chances and had two blocks and two interceptions in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Bellanova continues to fare well and was the lone bright spot for Cagliari in the loss, as he assembled a very complete line and chipped in at both ends. He posted a new season high for crosses and chances. Cagliari will face Sampdoria away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Draws four fouls against Juventus Joao Pedro won nine duels, had one block, drew four fouls and took one shot on target in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Joao Pedro mustered just one attempt as Cagliari again had major troubles generating offense, and Wojciech Szczesny brilliant denied his header. He has scored once in the last five matches, where he has posted nine shots and five chances. Cagliari will face Sampdoria away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Clears suspension Marin will be eligible to play in January 6th's game versus Sampdoria after serving his suspension in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Marin will reprise his key role in the midfield, replacing either Dalbert or Alessandro Deiola depending on the coach's choices in the position. He has notched six shots, 12 chances and 21 crosses in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Suspended for next game Dalbert (knee) took two off-target shots, won three of four tackles and four duels and had one clearance in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus and will miss one game due to yellow-card...

Impact Dalbert was not bothered by a recent knee issue, but he had a glaring miss, sending a shot from the edge of the six-yard box wide. He also picked up the fifth yellow card of the season. He will miss January 6th's away game versus Bologna, where Cagliari will have Nahitan Nandez and Razvan Marin back.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes twice against Juventus Cragno had two saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Cragno did what he could, but he was beaten by two surgical attempts by Moise Kean and Federico Bernardeschi, and Juventus did not have too many shots on goal overall. He has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season. He has made 53 saves and surrendered 36 goals in 17 matches. Cagliari will face Sampdoria away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Nahitan Nandez - Ruled out for Juventus game Nandez (thigh) is not part of the match-day squad list to face Juventus Wednesday.

Impact Nandez did not pass a late fitness test and will watch the game from the stands. Alessandro Deiola and Alberto Grassi are starting in the midfield, with Raoul Bellanova and Dalbert on the flanks.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Starting Tuesday Dalbert (knee) will be in the starting XI versus Juventus on Tuesday.

Impact Dalbert will avoid missing any time after being forced off at halftime against Udinese on Saturday. In his previous five outings, the midfielder has registered one shot (off target), 11 crosses (four accurate) and five corners. As such, Dalbert should be a solid top-half fantasy target Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Diego Godin - Will miss Juventus match Godin was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Juventus Tuesday as the team is looking to move on from him.

Impact Godin has often been injured and has not been great when he managed to play, and also has very high wages considering Cagliari's position in the standings. He is highly likely to be on his way out in the next few days. With Martin Caceres also frozen out, the next in line in the back are Gabriele Zappa, Paolo Farago and Giorgio Altare.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Unavailable against Juventus Caceres was not included in Cagliari's squad list to face Juventus Sunday due to a technical decision.

Impact Caceres has likely played his last game with Cagliari as the team is reportedly looking to offload him to reduce the payroll considering their position in the standings. With Diego Godin in the same situation, Gabriele Zappa might start in the back Tuesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Avoids significant injuries Nandez has been diagnosed with a thigh contusion and has been named in the squad list to face Juventus Tuesday, Cagliari informed.

Impact Nandez picked up a different thigh problem in the last match, but he will make the trip and will go through a fitness test on game-day. He could soldier through it considering that they are dealing with a few absences. He has recorded two assists, 15 shots, 17 chances created and 423 crosses in 16 matches.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Called up for Juventus match Dalbert (knee) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Juventus Tuesday.

Impact Dalbert is fine despite hyperextending his knee in the previous game as he avoided structural damage. He will be further assessed on game-day to see whether he could keep starting. He might bite the bullet since Cagliari are rather depleted across the formation. He has posted 11 chances created, 29 crosses, 13 tackles and nine clearances in 11 games so far.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Four interceptions against Udinese Grassi made four interceptions in a 4-0 defeat to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Grassi had a decent day for the losing team. The 26-year-old made four interceptions, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Grassi also made four clearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Three clearances against Udinese Godin made three clearances in a 4-0 defeat to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Godin had an average game for the home team. The 35-year-old made three clearances. Other than that, Godin also completed four dribbles.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - One shot against Udinese Pedro had one shot in a 4-0 defeat to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Pedro had a disappointing outing for the losing team. The 29-year-old had a solitary shot which not on target. Other than that, Pedro also provided a solitary key pass.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - One save against Udinese Cragno made one save and conceded four goals in a 4-0 defeat to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Cragno had a poor game for the hosts. The 27-year-old made just a solitary save but conceded four goals. It was the second consecutive league fixture where Cragno conceded four or more goals.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Sent off against Udinese Marin created one scoring chance, sent in five crosses (two accurate), drew one foul and was booked twice in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Marin put up some stats thanks to a few corner kicks, but he picked up two yellow cards due to avoidable infractions. He will miss Tuesday's road game against Juventus, where Cagliari might be without a few midfielders as Nahitan Nandez and Dalbert appeared to get hurt in this one. Alessandro Deiola, Gabriele Zappa and Charalampos Lykogiannis should have a bigger role than usual in the next game.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Bows out versus Udinese Dalbert created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and committed two fouls in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Udinese before subbing off at half-time due to an apparent knee inj...

Impact Dalbert did not have a great performance and appeared to hyperextend his knee while trying to chase an opponent near the end of the first half. He was replaced by his backup Charalampos Lykogiannis, who will be the top candidate to star Tuesday against Juventus if Dalbert was unavailable.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Subs off versus Udinese Nandez took one shot and bowed out at half time in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Udinese and was later pictured leaving the stadium on crutches by La Nuova Sardegna.

Impact Nandez was questionable to play due to a thigh problem, but he might have suffered a different kind of issue, likely a knee one, because of a harsh collision with an opponent in the first half. He is a long shot to feature versus Juventus Tuesday. Alessandro Deiola and Gabriele Zappa will be candidates to take his place.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Back in starting XI Ceppitelli (fatigue) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Udinese.

Impact Ceppitelli is back in the XI Saturday after sitting out midweek. The center-back has been a regular most of the season, starting 10 matches, producing a goal and assist with just one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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