Cagliari Team News Page 61 - Soccer

Luca Ceppitelli - Solid against Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) took one off-target shot and had three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Ceppitelli had an okay outing even though the opponents hit the net twice. He could draw another start Friday versus Salernitana since the short turnaround might not allow Diego Godin to recover. He has posted one goal, seven tackles, ten interceptions and 22 clearances in ten games, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Scores against Sassuolo Keita (illness) took one shot on target, drew one foul, won one tackle and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Keita drew the start after shaking tonsillitis and made the most of his limited opportunities by bagging a stunning overhead kick. He had not scored in three matches. He is now up to three goals, one assist, 11 shots and five crosses in nine appearances. He will keep competing with Leonardo Pavoletti moving forward. Cagliari will host Salernitana Friday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Keita Balde - Will start versus Sassuolo Keita (tonsillitis) is in the initial XI to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Keita missed some time before the break due to an illness and a procedure, but he has been training fully for a couple of weeks. He has been picked over Leonardo Pavoletti. He has recorded two goals, one assist, ten shots and three chances created in eight games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Starting versus Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) has been named in the XI to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Ceppitelli will benefit from the fact that Diego Godin picked up a late high and will partner Andrea Carboni. He has registered seven tackles, seven interceptions, 19 clearances and eight blocks in nine games, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Farias - Unavailable against Sassuolo Farias will miss Sunday's match versus Sassuolo because of a late calf injury, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias has had a very limited role so far due to continuous injuries. Joao Pedro, Leonardo Pavoletti, Balde Keita and Gaston Pereiro will once again be the top offensive options for Cagliari.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Available against Sassuolo Dalbert (knee) will be called up for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, but he has not fully recovered yet, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Dalbert will make the trip and could see some minutes off the bench, but he is highly unlikely to start considering the coach's words. He has posted seven chances created, 18 crosses and eight tackles in six games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Ruled out for Sassuolo game Godin will miss Sunday's match versus Sassuolo due to a late thigh injury, Cagliari announced.

Impact Godin will soon undergo some tests to determine the severity of the injury. The returning Luca Ceppitelli will likely partner Andrea Carboni in the back, with Martin Caceres, who usually plays as fullback, and Giorgio Altare as the alternatives.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Poised to return against Sassuolo Ceppitelli (back) went into full training Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli sat out the previous game due to back pain. He has mostly started when Diego Godin was unavailable thus far, differently from last season, and it remains to be seen whether the veteran will be rested after international duties. He has posted seven tackles, seven interceptions, 19 clearances and eight blocks in nine games (six starts).

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Resumes practicing Keita (tonsillitis) went into full training Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Keita had to rest for about a week after a minor procedure, but he has been cleared to get back on the pitch. He will resume alternating with Leonardo Pavoletti after the third break. He has posted two goals, one assist, ten shots and three chances created in eight games (six starts). Cagliari will face Sassuolo away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Undergoes hip surgery Walukiewicz went under the knife to solve a femoroacetabular impingement, Cagliari announced.

Impact Walukiewicz missed the last few games due to what was reported as thigh soreness, but the injury was more severe. The club did not disclose his timetable, but he is unlikely to return before the end of 2021. Cagliari will lean on Diego Godin, Andrea Carboni and Luca Ceppitelli in the back for the time being.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Serviceable against Atalanta Zappa had two blocks, three interceptions and four clearances and won three duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Zappa filled in for Martin Caceres at right-back and held his own against a quality opponent, but he did not contribute much to the offense. He has registered 11 crosses, eight tackles, eight interceptions and 19 clearances in ten matches (six starts). Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Silent versus Atalanta Marin took one off-target shot, drew one foul, created one scoring chance and was dispossessed four times in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Marin was held in check rather easily as Cagliari mustered very little offense in this one. He has provided three assists, created 21 chances, sent in 49 crosses and taken 13 shots in 12 games. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Provides assist versus Atalanta Godin had two interceptions and two clearances, won four duels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Godin at times struggled in the duel with Duvan Zapata in the back, which was the case especially on the second Atalanta goal, but he collected a rare point by finding Joao Pedro with an accurate long ball. He has tallied 15 tackles, 31 clearance and 11 blocks in eight matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores against Atalanta Joao Pedro took one shot on target, created one chance, drew one foul and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Joao Pedro made the most of his lone opportunity by finishing with aplomb in front of the goalie after beating the offside trap. He returned to the stat-sheet after three games. He has logged seven goals, two assists, 23 shots and nine chances created in 12 matches. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Beaten twice by Atalanta Cragno had six saves, one clearance and one punch and gave up two goals in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Cragno again did everything in his power to stop the opponents, but Atalanta overwhelmed the defense and created a slew of strong chances, capitalizing twice. He has made 33 saves and allowed 22 goals in 11 matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Will return versus Sassuolo Caceres served his one-game suspension Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Caceres will be eligible to play in the away game against Sassuolo after the break. He will replace eight Gabriele Zappa or Raoul Bellanova in the XI. He has logged one goal, one assist, 11 interceptions and nine clearances in eight games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Very pesky against Atalanta Nandez won seven of ten tackles and 17 duels, had one interception and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Nandez was fielded in an unusually offensive position, but he mostly served as a tactical weapon to pressure the opponents. He put up extremely high numbers in the defensive stats, while he did not do much in the final third. He has posted onea assist, 11 chances created, 21 crosses and 26 tackles in ten games. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Holds his own in Atalanta clash Carboni had three interceptions and three clearances, won three duels and one of three tackles in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Carboni had an okay outing in the back even though his side gave up two goals. He has gotten the start in a few matches in a row since Sebastian Walukiewicz, Luca Ceppitelli and Diego Godin have dealt with some physical problems. He has posted 19 tackles, 11 interceptions, 40 clearances and 11 blocks, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will face Sassuolo away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Luca Ceppitelli - Ruled out for Atalanta match Ceppitelli (back) did not make Cagliari's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Ceppitelli has dealt with back pain late in the week and is not fit enough to contribute. Giorgio Altare will back up Diego Godin and Andrea Carboni defensively in this one since Sebastian Walukiewicz is on the end as well.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Still on the mend Walukiewicz (thigh) has yet to resume practicing fully and will remain out for Saturday's match versus Atalanta, Cagliari informed.

Impact Walukiewicz could have gotten an opportunity with Luca Ceppitelli in doubt and Martin Caceres suspended, but he will instead miss the sixth straight game due to a thigh injury. Giorgio Altare will back up the starters in this one.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Questionable for Atalanta game Ceppitelli is in doubt for Saturday's match versus Atalanta due to back pain, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli is at risk of being ruled out in advance. In any case, he has rarely featured next to Diego Godin thus far and the teammate returned from an injury in the past game. Andrea Carboni is expected to complete the defensive pair as it has been the case for multiple matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Quiet in loss Pedro delivered one cross, made one interception, drew two fouls and received a yellow card in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Pedro had a quiet offensive outing Monday as he failed to attempt a single shot in 90 minutes. The striker has now scored twice in his last four appearances, along with racking up fours hots, two chances created and three crosses in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus Atalanta.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes twice in loss Cragno made one save and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Cragno had a poor outing Monday as he conceded twice, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last three appearances, but he has managed to produce four saves and allowed seven goals in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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