Cagliari Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Luca Mazzitelli - Wins two tackles versus Fiorentina Mazzitelli generated one cross (one accurate), three clearnaces and one chance created and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Mazzitelli was busier in the passive phase than in the final third in this one and did't have a shot for the first time in seven fixtures. Instead, he has always tallied at least one tackle and one clearance over that span, amassing 12 (seven won) and 17 respectively, and posing nine interceptions, four crosses (one accurate) and three shots, with one goal and two assists.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Ndary Adopo - Gritty showing in Fiorentina tilt Adopo won two of three tackles and had one shot (one on goal), five clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Adopo did his part in stifling the opponents for most of the game, setting a new season high in clearances, and contributed a little on the other end. He has recorded at least one tackle in five consecutive matches, amassing 13 (seven won) and adding 12 clearances, seven shots (three on target) and six chances created over that span.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriele Zappa - Plays ten minutes against Fiorentina Zappa (thigh) had three touches, one corner and two clearances in 10 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Zappa was managed coming off a small injury, also because Ze Pedro has been serviceable in relief. He might have to wait to return to the starting lineup, as Cagliari won twice with a more defensive-minded look.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Dishes out assist in Fiorentina game Esposito assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Esposito led his team in key passes, had a well-rounded offensive performance and capped it off by hitting Marco Palestra in stride on the second and decisive goal. It's his third helper of the season. He has created one or more chances and delivered multiple crosses in the last five matches, piling up 13 and 20 (six accurate), respectively.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Semih Kilicsoy - Knocks one home against Fiorentina Kilicsoy scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Kilicsoy didn't have robust volume but hit the net with a header that was heavily deflected by an opponent, making it uncatchable for the goalie, ending a four-match scoreless run. He's up to three goals in the year, all coming in the past two months, as he has supplanted Gennaro Borrelli as the go-to striker. He has logged six shots (one on target), three chances created and one tackle (one won) in the last five matches.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Scores and assists against Fiorentina Palestra scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Palestra teed up Semih Kilicsoy with a tidy cross and bagged his first goal of the season with a crisp cross-shot. He improved to four assists in the campaign. He launched one or more crosses in seven consecutive fixtures, totaling 29 (eight accurate) and adding seven shots (one on target), eight chances created and 13 tackles (eight won).

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Beaten once versus Fiorentina Caprile registered two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Caprile was solid but less busy than usual and conceded on a point-blank finish by Marco Brescianini. He has kept one clean sheet in eight matches, making 33 saves and allowing 12 goals. Up next, Cagliari will host Verona on Saturday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Como routs Torino 6-0 to move just outside Serie A's Champions League places

Como has routed Torino 6-0 in Serie A to follow up its 5-1 rout of the same opponent in November

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

FIORENTINA-CAGLIARI 1-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Palestra Shines at the Franchi | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Gabriele Zappa - Amongst substitutes Zappa (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Zappa is in the group but not yet fit enough to start Saturday, instead only seeing a spot on the bench. He has started in 15 of his 18 appearances this season and will likely return to a starting role again once testing his legs.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina vs Cagliari Prediction and Betting Tips | January 24th 2026 Fiorentina will host Cagliari at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday in another round of the 2025-26 Serie A campaign.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gabriele Zappa - Back with the group Zappa (thigh) resumed training fully Wednesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa has quickly recovered from a muscular ailment that forced him to miss the last game and could unseat Ze Pedro in the back against Fiorentina on Saturday, should he be fit enough to go to distance. He has logged multiple crosses in his last three showings, totaling seven (one accurate) and logging three tackles (all won), two interceptions and one clearance, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sulemana - Reunites with Cagliari Sulemana has transferred to Cagliari on loan with an option to buy from Bologna.

Impact Sulemana struggled to find regular minutes in his last two stops at Bologna and Atalanta, featuring just 12 times (three starts) and logging nine tackles, five shots (two on target) and three clearances in the past campaign and a half. He'll be in the mix with Michel Adopo, Michele Prati, Luca Mazzitelli and Gianluca Gaetano in the Cagliari midfield, which is currently missing Michael Folorunsho (knee) and Alessandro Deiola (thigh).

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Dossena - Returns to Cagliari Dossena has joined Cagliari on a season-long loan from Como.

Impact Dossena heads back to his former club and will look to make his seasonal debut after missing the first chunk because of an ACL tear and the competition. He'll fight for minutes next to Yerry Mina and Sebastiano Luperto with Gabriele Zappa, Ze Pedro and Juan Rodriguez. He registered 22 interceptions, 87 clearances and 11 blocks in 23 games with Como last year, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-JUVENTUS 1-0 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

MAXI SINTESI CAGLIARI-JUVENTUS 1-0 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A ENILIVE 2025/26

JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Marco Palestra - Wins three tackles in Juventus tilt Palestra drew two fouls and registered one cross (zero accurate), two clearances and six tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Palestra had fewer opportunities to venture forward than in previous fixtures, but was on point defensively and matched his season high in tackles. He has put up one or more crosses in six consecutive matches, amassing 27 (seven accurate) and logging seven chances created, 11 tackles (seven won) and four off-target shots in that stretch.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Contributes to stymieing Juventus Luperto drew one foul and had 10 clearances and one off-target shot in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Luperto didn't have a well-rounded production in the back like other Cagliari defenders, but set a new season high in clearances and was crucial in containing the Juventus attackers. He has posted multiple clearances in his last eight displays, piling up 47 and posting nine tackles (seven won), eight interceptions and four blocks, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yerry Mina - Returns to form versus Juventus Mina (knee) registered one tackle (one won), one block and 10 clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Juventus.

Impact Mina got the nod and played the whole game, coming off a minor knee injury, and posted the highest total of clearances since the second round. He'll look to stay healthy after a few ailments in short order. He has logged four tackles (one won), one block and 18 clearances in his last three displays, contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Swings in three crosses versus Juventus Esposito created one scoring chance and registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Esposito did the most he could with limited touches, as Cagliari sat back a lot in this one. He has registered at least one cross and three or more crosses in the last four matches, accumulating nine and 18 (five accurate), respectively and adding three shots (one on target) and 11 corners in that stretch.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Gaetano - Sets up teammate versus Juventus Gaetano assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate), two tackles (two won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Gaetano played in a more defensive position than usual, replacing Matteo Prati, leading to a bigger output in the passive phase, and contributed to the game-winning goal with a precise free kick from the middle of the pitch that found Luca Mazzitelli. He's up to three helpers in the season. He has launched at least one cross in 10 consecutive matches, piling up 10 (four accurate) and posting 11 key passes, six corners and three tackles (two won) over that span.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Mazzitelli - Scores in Juventus game Mazzitelli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Mazzitelli was stout in the back, matching his season highs in tackles and clearances, and decided the game with a pretty low-driven volley from just outside the box on a free kick from distance. It's his first goal of the season, while he has logged two assists. He has taken at least one shot in the last six matches while helping replace Alessandro Deiola (thigh) and Michael Folorunsho (knee), amassing 11 (three on target) and posting 10 tackles (six won), nine interceptions and 14 clearances over that span.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Keeps clean sheet versus Juventus Caprile made five saves and two clearances and didn't concede in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Caprile was sure-handed and turned away a few dangerous efforts by Kenan Yildiz in particular, blanking the opponents for the first time since early December. He has made multiple saves in the last five rounds, totaling 24 and giving up seven goals. Up next, Cagliari will face Fiorentina away Saturday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-JUVENTUS 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Mazzitelli Stuns Juventus! | Serie A 2025/26

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Cagliari 1-0 Juventus: Mazzitelli volley delivers hammer blow to visitors' title hopes Juventus' first defeat of 2026 could prove costly to any hopes they had of winning the Serie A title as they lost 1-0 to Cagliari.

JANUARY 17 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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Como routs Torino 6-0 to move just outside Serie A's Champions League places