Cagliari Team News Page 63 - Soccer

Christian Oliva - Called up for Roma match Oliva (ankle) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Oliva has recovered from an ankle sprain that cost him some time. He has yet to debut this year, but Cagliari are particularly thin in this one since Kevin Strootman and Nahitan Nandez are absent.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Will miss Roma game Nandez (thigh) was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Nandez has been able to recover from a thigh ailment he suffered in the most recent game. Gabriele Zappa is set to start on the right flank and Raoul Bellanova is also a candidate depending on what scheme the coach uses.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Will not return against Roma Godin (knee) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednedsday.

Impact Godin was able to practice in a limited fashion Tuesday, but he is not ready to play yet. Luca Ceppitelli will substitute him in the back in a challenging match-up.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Ruled out against Roma Caceres (ankle) was not named in Cagliari's squad list to face Roma Wednesday.

Impact Caceres picked up an ankle injury over the weekend and was unable to shake it off. With Diego Godin also out, two among Gabriele Zappa, Raoul Bellanova and Giorgio Altare should get the nod in this one.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Questionable for Roma match Strootman (thigh) practiced partially in the lead-up of Wednesday's game versus Roma, Cagliari announced.

Impact Strootman sat out the last game due to muscle fatigue, but his ailment is not serious and he has an outside chance to be available for the midweek round. If fit enough, he could replace Alessandro Deiola or a defender compared to their last XI.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Doubtful for Roma clash Nandez underwent rehab in the past two days due to a sore adductor in the right thigh, Cagliari informed.

Impact Nandez limped off early in the past game and is unlikely to be able to play Wednesday versus Roma. Gabriele Zappa is the likeliest candidate to take his place on the right flank.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Unlikely for Roma game Caceres underwent therapies in the lead-up of the Roma game due to a left ankle contusion, Cagliari informed.

Impact Caceres bowed out early in the past game and is trending in the wrong direction since he has been unable to practice before the match. Raoul Bellanova is the next man up, but the coach could also opt for a tactical change given the multiple absences.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Questionable for Roma game Godin (knee) practiced partially with the rest of the group in the past two days, Cagliari announced.

Impact Godin is poised to be a late call for Wednesday's tilt versus Roma. He is dealing with patellar tendon soreness, which has slowed him out a couple of times before. With Martin Caceres and Sebastian Walukiewicz likely to be sidelined, the next men up in the back would be Raoul Bellanova and Giorgio Altare.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Bows out against Fiorentina Nandez took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate shot, drew one foul and won two duels in 71 in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Fiorentina before asking to come out due to an uns...

Impact Nandez did not get much going like most of his teammates in this one and could not finish the game due to a likely muscular problem. He will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's home game versus Roma. He was replaced by youngster Adam Obert, who made his Serie A debut. Alberto Grassi and Gaston Pereiro, who had already subbed in when he got hurt, are more probable candidates to start if he could not recover in time for the next game.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Subs off early against Fiorentina Caceres had two interceptions, won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Fiorentina before leaving the game after 24 minutes.

Impact Caceres was tended to a couple of times by the medical staff for an apparent ankle injury before asking to come out. With a few defenders on the shelf, the coach inserted youngster Raoul Bellavora. Caceres will undergo further medical evaluations ahead of Wednesday's home game against Roma.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Will miss Fiorentina game Strootman is unavailable for Sunday's match against Fiorentina due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Strootman experienced some discomfort in the final practice and the coaching staff will err on the side of caution. He will take further tests before Wednesday's game against Roma. Gabriele Zappa is taking his place, with some changes of positions across the lineup.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Remains sidelined Walukiewicz (thigh) was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Walukiewicz will miss the third game in a row while dealing with a thigh contusion. Diego Godin (knee) is also on the shelf, there Luca Ceppitelli is set to get the start.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Oliva - Picks up ankle injury Oliva will miss Sunday's game versus Fiorentina after turning his ankle in practice, Cagliari announced.

Impact Oliva will undergo further testing after the game. Despite being available, he has never featured thus far, therefore Cagliari's midfield is not impacted by his absence.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Will miss Fiorentina match Godin will sit out Sunday's game versus Fiorentina due to patellar tendon soreness, Cagliari announced.

Impact Godin already dealt with the same issue earlier in the season and will have to continue to be managed. With Sebastian Walukiewicz also on the shelf, Luca Ceppitelli is the top candidate to take his place. Giorgio Altare will become the first defensive backup given the absences.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Registers assist in win Keita provided one assist, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered two crosses and drew two fouls in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Keita had a great offensive outing Sunday as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The striker is going through a great scoring form as he has found the back of the net twice and provided one assist in his last five appearances, along with producing nine shots, two chances created and three crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Provides assist in win Nandez provided one assist, took one shot off target, created three chances, delivered two crosses, won one tackle, made three clearances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 3-1 win v...

Impact Nandez had a positive offensive outing Sunday as he registered his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has not appeared on the scoresheet often this season but he has managed to produce four shots, 10 chances created and 19 crosses in eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Scores versus Sampdoria Caceres scored one goal on two shots (one on target), delivered two crosses, won three tackles, drew two fouls, made two clearances and one block in Sunday's 30-1 win versus Sampdo...

Impact Caceres had a great offensive outing Sunday as he scored his first goal of the season to help his side take home all three points. The defender produced more offensive stats due to him playing as a fullback versus a center-back in a back three for most of this season. He has collected one goal and one assist in eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Scores brace in win Pedro scored two goals on two shots on target, created two chances, delivered one cross and drew six fouls in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Pedro had an excellent offensive outing Sunday as he managed to score two goals to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now collected six goals and two assists in eight appearances this season and will look to continue this strong form Sunday versus Fiorentina.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Makes two saves in win Cragno made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Cragno had a positive outing Sunday as he made two saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has yet to register a clean sheet this season but he has managed to produce 10 saves and four goals conceded in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Diagnosed with serious injury Dalbert tore the MCL in his left knee, Cagliari announced.

Impact Dalbert avoided an ACL tear, which the staff feared, but he will still be out for a few matches. He is set to be sidelined for four-to-six weeks. He has been playing either as left-back or left winger so far. Cagliari will lean on Charalampos Lykogiannis and Alessandro Deiola in those roles.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Salernitana fires coach after 1 win in 8 games

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OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Dalbert - Subs off early versus Sampdoria Dalbert played only a handful of minutes in Sunday's match against Sampdoria due to an apparent ankle injury, Cagliari tweeted.

Impact Dalbert was just coming back from a thigh injury and is headed for some tests in short order. He was replaced by Alessandro Deiola.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Bench option against Sampdoria Ceppitelli (thigh) will begin on the bench in Sunday's game versus Sampdoria.

Impact Ceppitelli has shaken off a thigh problem, but the coach opted to confirm Diego Godin and go with more dynamic players next to him.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Starting against Sampdoria Carboni (thigh) made the XI for Sunday's game versus Sampdoria.

Impact Carboni could not play during international duties due to a minor thigh injury, but he is good to go for this one and was picked over Luca Ceppitelli. He has recorded 11 tackles, four interceptions, 14 clearances and seven blocks in six games, but Cagliari has yet to manage to keep a clean sheet.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Will not return against Sampdoria Walukiewicz (thigh) will remain unavailable for Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, coach Walter Mazzarri announced.

Impact Walukiewicz will miss the second game in a row due to a thigh bruise. Cagliari will welcome back Luca Ceppitelli in this one, while Diego Godin will be a late call following international duties.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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