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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

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

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

Late scratch for Juventus clash Zappa isn't an option for Saturday's game versus Juventus because of muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Zappa was part of the provisional squad but didn't feel comfortable enough to take the field and will be evaluated next week ahead of Saturday's away game versus Fiorentina. The coach picked Ze Pedro over Juan Rodriguez and more aggressive options to substitute for him.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Zappa assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Zappa came off the bench after starting the previous nine games. He registered his second assist of the season as he delivered a well-placed cross in the 59th minute.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses against Atalanta Zappa generated six crosses (two accurate), one clearance and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Zappa attacked a lot despite his role, pacing his side in deliveries and setting a new season high, even though he was substituted relatively early, as he wasn't great defensively. He has logged multiple tackles in the last five matches, totaling 12 (six won) and also posting six interceptions, 10 clearances and 11 crosses (five accurate) over that span, contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Juventus Zappa registered one cross (one accurate), one interception, three clearances and two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Zappa starred as a pure center-back for the second game in a row and did an okay job defensively despite the result. His role will likely continue to vary depending on the match-up and the availability of some of his teammates. He has tallied multiple tackles in the last three contests, amassing eight (three won) and adding two key passes, five crosses (three accurate) and seven clearances, with one assist and one clean sheet over that span.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in Genoa meeting Zappa assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate), three tackles (one won) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Zappa had his best offensive performance yet, notching new season highs in key passes and crosses and linked up with Gennaro Borrelli from the flank on the third goal for his side. He has started in six consecutive matches after a thigh problem, recording four chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), nine tackles (three won) and 16 clearances and helping keep one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio held to goalless draw at Pisa; Cagliari loses to Sassuolo

Lazio has been held to a 0-0 draw at Pisa, moving Pisa out of the Serie A relegation zone

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs three clearances versus Bologna Zappa (thigh) had one tackle (zero won) and three clearances and committed one foul in 54 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Zappa made the XI upon recovering from a thigh injury, but wasn't productive on either end. He'll duel with Marco Palestra and occasionally star along with him depending on the formation. He has posted one or more clearances in every appearance, tallying 14 and adding four tackles (two won) and three crosses (one accurate), with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting the nod Sunday Zappa (thigh) is starting in Sunday's match against Bologna.

Impact Zappa has shaken off a thigh issue during the break and is replacing Alessandio Deiola in the formation, playing along with Marco Palestra since the coach decided to go with a more defensive scheme.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back against Bologna Zappa (thigh) returned to full training Wednesday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa will have a few more days to get fully up to speed after sitting out two matches due to a thigh strain. He started in three out of four appearances when healthy, but Marco Palestra has been impressive in relief. He might move to a more defensive role, especially with Yerry Mina (calf) currently unavailable. He has tallied at least one clearance in every showing, totaling 11 and adding three crosses (one accurate) and three tackles, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh problem Zappa suffered a rectus femoris strain during a Coppa Italia game and will miss at least the next two games, coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Zappa strained a muscle midweek and will spend three to four weeks on the mend. Marco Palestra will be the top option at right back while he recovers, with very little depth behind him.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Veorna Zappa generated four crosses (zero accurate), one interception, one block and one tackle (zero won) in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Zappa was solid on both ends, although his deliveries were imprecise, and wasn't challenged much in the back. He has recorded at least two crosses and one interception in three of the last four matches, piling up 11 (zero accurate) and five respectively and adding three key passes, three tackles (one won) and six clearances.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles defensively against Fiorentina Zappa won one of one tackle and registered five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zappa motored down the flank a few times but didn't link up with a teammate in any of his deliveries and was partially at fault on both goals. He started in the past two matches after losing some playing time. He has registered multiple crosses and at least one key pass in four of his past seven displays, totaling six and 13 (one accurate) respectively and posting nine interceptions, nine clearances and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Monza Zappa (thigh) played just one minute in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Zappa quickly shook off an injury but wasn't deployed right away. He'll replace Jose Luis Palomino in the back once he's in good enough shape.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Monza game Zappa (thigh) will begin as a sub in Sunday's tilt versus Monza.

Impact Zappa recovered during the break but won't be rushed into the starting lineup, as Jose Luis Palomino is getting another start.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Monza match Zappa (thigh) resumed training regularly with his teammates Friday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Zappa is poised to return after missing one game, but it remains to be seen whether he's fit enough to get the nod as usual. Jose Luis Palomino filled in for him in the previous round as the coach tweaked the scheme. He has registered 11 crosses (three accurate), six tackles (three won), five interceptions and 12 clearances in his last five displays, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Zappa picked up an adductor distraction in his left thigh in training, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Zappa will sit out Sunday's game versus Roma and will try to recover during the break. The coach will either change the scheme or move Nadir Zortea to the right-back role, with Mattia Felici or Gianluca Gaetano as the winger.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in Genoa bout Zappa recorded three crosses (zero accurate), one interception one clearance, and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Zappa had a well-rounded stat line but had more success in the final third than in the back, as Maxwel Cornet blew past him on the equalizer. He has totaled five key passes, 11 crosses (three accurate), six tackles (three won) and 12 clearances in the last five games, helping secure one clean sheet.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two blocks versus Bologna Zappa recorded one cross (zero accurate), two clerances, one block and three tackles (zero won) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Zappa picked up a solid amount of stats in the back but had a rough game like most of the Cagliari defenders, especially after the interval. He has totaled six chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), eight tackles (four won) and 10 clearnaces in the last five contests, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Atalanta Zappa registered two crosses (zero accurate), three clearances, one block and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Zappa had an ordinate display in the back like all the Cagliari defenders and sprinted down the wing a couple of times. He has logged six key passes, 12 crosses (five accurate), five tackles (four won) and 10 clearances in the last five fixtures.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own against Torino Zappa recorded four crosses (two accurate), two clearances, one block and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Zappa did his part on both ends in a rather rough outing for his side. He has recorded 14 crosses (four accurate), four key passes, five tackles (three won) and 13 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Milan tilt Zappa registered three crosses (zero accurate), three clearances, two tackles (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Zappa was able to contribute at a decent clip on both ends despite going against a quality opponent, coming away with a well-rounded stat line. He has registered six key passes, 16 crosses (five accurate), eight tackles (five won) and 14 clearances in the last five games.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Atalanta Zappa registered six crosses (four accurate), three clearances, one tackle and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Zappa technically started as a center-back, but Cagliari changed their scheme a few times, and he wound up leading his team in two offensive categories, posting new season highs in chances created and crosses. He has recorded 10 deliveries (five accurate), six key passes, 10 clearances and five tackles (two won) in the last five rounds, adding one brace and one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Lazio held to goalless draw at Pisa; Cagliari loses to Sassuolo