Cagliari Team News Page 64 - Soccer

Paolo Farago - Recovering from offseason surgery Farago has been unavailable thus far because he underwent hip surgery before the start of the season, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Farago has dealt with a few problems in the area in recent campaigns and elected to go under the knife in August. The timetable for his return is up in the air, but he has yet to resume practicing. In any case, he projects to be a fringe contributor even after he manages to get healthy.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Expected to be fine for Sampdoria match Carboni (thigh) trained with no limitations Thursday, Cagliari informed.

Impact Carboni subbed off late in the last game before the break and did not play with Italy U-21 in the past two weeks, but it does not look like the problem will force him to miss time. He has a shot to start depending on what the coach decides to do with the South Americans returning late. He has notched 11 tackles, four interceptions, 14 clearances and seven blocks in six games, but without any clean sheet.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Set to be back versus Sampdoria Ceppitelli (thigh) practiced regularly Thursday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli missed the last game before the break, but the tests ruled out serious injury. While he was limited in practice throughout the break, the problems to Sebastien Walukiewicz and Andrea Carboni and the late returns of Martin Caceres and Diego Godin make him a likely starter against Sampdoria. He has notched five tackles, five interceptions, 13 clearances and six blocks in six games so far, but with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Luca Ceppitelli - Avoids severe problems Ceppitelli did not suffer a strain and could be back for next Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Ceppitelli has remained limited in practice after missing the last game due to an unspecified thigh problem. The ensuing exams ruled out serious issues and he could be able to shake it off during the break.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Nursing small problem Carboni (thigh) answered to the call-up by Italy U-21, but he was unavailable for Friday's Euro qualifier against Bosnia, Sky Sport reports.

Impact Carboni stayed with the youth national team after taking some tests on his injured thigh, which likely suggests he is not dealing with a major issue. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to feature in the second game on the schedule or versus Sampdoria next Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbert - Resumes practicing Dalbert (thigh) was a full go in practice Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Dalbert has missed the last game due to a thigh strain, but he appears to be on track to recover for the next one. He has been a regular to open the season, tallying seven chances created, eight tackles and six clearances in five matches. He could replace either Charalampos Lykogiannis or Alessandro Deiola in the lineup.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Farias - Shakes off injury Farias (ankle) returned to full practice Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias missed a couple of games due to a pair of physical problems, but the break has allowed him to heal. He will be back in the squad list for the Sampdoria game, but his role has been rather limited thus far. He has played just 40 minutes off the bench, tallying one shot.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Beaten once by Venezia Cragno had three saves, drew one foul and conceded once in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Cragno denied multiple attempts by the opponents, but he eventually caved in the final minutes due to a major deflection by a teammate on a shot by Gianluca Busio. He has allowed 12 goals and made 21 saves in six matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Busy against Venezia Lykogiannis took two off-target shots, sent in five crosses (zero accurate), had three interceptions and won five duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Lykogiannis put up good numbers at both ends of the pitch, but he was not particularly accurate in the final third. He has recorded nine shots, 19 crosses, nine interceptions and six clearances in six appearances (four starts). Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Caceres - Provides assist against Venezia Caceres created one scoring chance, had one interception and three clearances and picked up an assist in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Caceres set up Keita's goal with an accurate cross at the end of a rare foray on offense. However, he was unlucky on the Venezia goal, as he deflected a shot, making it uncatchable for his goalkeeper. He has posted four chances created, eight interceptions and seven clearances in five games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Balde - Scores against Venezia Keita took one shot on target, drew one foul, won three duels and scored a goal in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Keita had a clutch performance as he bagged the only good feed he received in the box with a precise header. He has hit the net twice in five matches, adding eight shots, one chance and two crosses. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nahitan Nandez - Wins countless duels versus Venezia Nandez sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, drew five foul and won 14 duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Nandez had a very dynamic performance down the right flank, although he was not particularly precise in the final third. He has posted three shots, seven chances created, 17 crosses and 11 tackles in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Carboni - Subs off late versus Venezia Carboni had five clearances, won three duels and one tackle and bowed out late in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia due to an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Carboni had an unflashy performance and was forced to sub off late after clutching the back of his thigh. He will be assessed during the break. Sebastien Walukiewicz and Luca Ceppitelli are also on the mend, although it is possible at least one of the two is back for the Sampdoria game coming up in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Ineffective versus Venezia Pedro took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won two duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Pedro did not put up good numbers in this one as he struggled to get it going and Cagliari did not generate much offense as a whole. Despite his team's struggles, he has had a strong start of the season as he has notched four goals, two assists, six chances created and 18 shots in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Creates two chances against Venezia Marin took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and won five duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Marin led his team in chances despite the low number and continues to be a pretty prolific crosser thanks to set-piece duties. He has posted three assists, 19 chances created and 35 crosses in seven games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Godin - Solid against Venezia Godin had three interceptions and three clearances and won six duels and one of two tackles in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Godin had a pretty tidy performance, however Cagliari were again unable to keep a clean sheet due to a late goal. He had a slow start of the season due to injury, but he has been fine in the past couple of matches. He has posted ten tackles, 20 clearances and nine interceptions in five games. Cagliari will host Sampdoria in two weeks.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teen midfielder Busio scores late equalizer for Venezia

Teenage midfielder Gianluca Busio has scored a late equalizer to earn promoted Venezia a 1-1 draw at Cagliari in Serie A

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Diego Farias - Ruled out with new problem Farias will miss Friday's match against Cagliari due to a late ankle sprain, Cagliari announced.

Impact Farias had recuperated from an illness, but he turned his ankle in the final practice. He had played very little thus far. Gaston Pereiro and Leonardo Pavoletti will provide depth up front behind the starters.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Ruled out for Venezia game Walukiewicz was omitted from Cagliari's squad list to face Venezia Friday due to a thigh contusion.

Impact Walukiewicz picked up the issue in the final practice and will be assessed over the break, but the injury does not sound substantial. With Luca Ceppitelli also sidelined, Andrea Carboni will likely get the nod, with Giorgio Altare providing depth.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Diego Farias - Will return against Venezia Farias (illness) was not mentioned among the absentee for the Venezia game by coach Walter Mazzarri.

Impact Farias sat out the previous match because of an illness and appeared to have successfully shaken it off. He has played just 40 minutes so far, taking one shot.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ceppitelli - Suffers thigh injury Ceppitelli has sustained a thigh injury that will be assessed in the next couple of days, Cagliari announced.

Impact Ceppitelli will miss Friday's game versus Venezia and, depending on the severity of the problem, will try to recuperate during the break. He has alternated with Sebastian Walukiewicz and Andrea Carboni in the back so far.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Babis Lykogiannis - Attempts seven crosses during start Lykogiannis attempted seven crosses during a 2-0 loss Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Lykogiannis logged a team-best cross tally during his third consecutive league start. Walter Mazzarri has been favorable of starting the Greek midfielder since becoming Cagliari manager earlier this month.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Cragno - Concedes two goals again Cragno conceded two goals during a 2-0 loss Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Cragno conceded two goals during each of his last three league games. He will try to redeem himself Friday versus Venezia, a fellow Italian team having problems winning matchups.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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