GIANLUCA GAETANO NEWS

Scores against Juventus Gaetano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one interception, and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Gaetano played in a very offensive role and, while he didn't fill it up, he buried the first PK awarded to Cagliari, while Yerry Mina took the second one. He has scored twice in his last five appearances, adding five shots (three on target), five key passes and two crosses (one accurate). He was banged up and ill in the two recent games where he was unused.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Verona Gaetano (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Gaetano was spotted warming up but wasn't inserted as he might not have been fully fit just yet. He'll look to get healthy ahead of Sunday's clash with Atalanta, where he'll push Eldor Shomurodov and Gabriele Zappa for the starting job. He had made the XI five in a row, providing great performances and scoring three times before an ailment.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Monday Gaetano (thigh) is beginning on the bench for Monday's clash with Verona.

Impact Gaetano has recuperated from a thigh injury but won't get the start as usual since he's not 100 percent. He will likely see some minutes off the bench in the second half. Zito Luvumbo and Eldor Shomurudov are supporting the striker at first.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Verona game Gaetano (thigh) practiced fully as Cagliari started preparing for Monday's match against Verona, the team announced.

Impact Gaetano sat out the last game mostly out of precaution, and the break allowed him to recover without too much haste. He might make a quick return to the XI, replacing Eldor Shomurodov or Jakub Jankto, if he looks good in practice. He had started five times in a row before the hiccup, scoring three goals and adding six shots (five on target), six chances created and seven crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Monza fixture Gaetano (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Monza, Cagliari announced.

Impact Gaetano avoided significant injuries but practiced on the side for the entire week and isn't fit enough to play. Nicolas Viola or Eldor Shomurodov will take his place between the lines.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and subs off versus Salernitana Gaetano won four duels, drew one foul and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Salernitana before leaving at half time due to an addu...

Impact Gaetano hit the net with a pretty goal, gliding past an opponent on a counter and wrong-footing the goalie, but signaled some discomfort to the staff before the interval and stayed in the locker room. Eldor Shomurodov bagged a brace off the bench substituting for him. Nicolas Viola and Gaetano Pio Oristanio are also options at his position if he can't recover for Saturday's away game versus Salernitana.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 1-1 draw Gaetano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Gaetano scored for the second consecutive match, coinciding with his first pair consecutive starts with his new squad. He is now up to two goals, three shots on target and five chances created through three games with Cagliari. He also exceeded 20 completed passes in each of the last two outings.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Lazio Gaetano scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Gaetano was the most productive man for his side in his first start since joining and found the target with a curled shot from distance. The good showing likely cemented his spot in the XI, also because he can take care of multiple roles. He has posted five shots (two on target), four key passes, and three inaccurate crosses through two appearances with Cagliari.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Cagliari Gaetano has joined Cagliari on a season-long loan from Napoli, the Serie A site relayed.

Impact Gaetano hasn't played much in the past season and a half at Napoli but was generally active when given the chance. He'll have a more regular role at his new home. He has scored once and posted 10 shots (four on target), six chances created, and three crosses (all accurate) in ten appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own versus Salernitana Gaetano had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), one block, and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Gaetano did a little bit of everything and was impactful in the final third in his first start of the season as Frank Anguissa is away for AFCON and Piotr Zielinski was a late scratch. He might have earned more chances going forward, and Napoli will remain depleted for the next game. He has posted five shots (two on target), five chances created, and three crosses (all accurate) in his last six appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks it on goal against Lecce Gaetano drew one foul, won one duel, and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in seven minutes in Saturday's 4-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Gaetano took full advantage of his limited playing time, hitting the net with a pretty shot from outside the box. It's the first time he gets minutes this season. He appeared on 11 occasions, always from the bench, in 2022/2023.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub against Lazio Gaetano (foot) didn't play in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gaetano made his first appearance on the bench, but the game didn't break right for him to feature, and he'll likely have to wait until the schedule gets thicker to do that. He notched seven shots (five on target), five tackles, one goal, and one assists in 11 games (zero starts) last season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lazio game Gaetano (foot) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Lazio Saturday.

Impact Gaetano needed extra time to recover from a foot fracture and was also in talks to depart on loan, but he stayed put and is good to go after missing the first two matches. However, his role is unlikely to be much larger than last season, when he appeared 11 times off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start season on the mend Gaetano (foot) didn't return to full training throughout the summer and won't be available versus Frosinone, Napoli announced.

Impact Gaetano has yet to fully heal from a foot fracture and won't be an option in the early going, but he's a deep reserve in the midfield. He might still leave the club before deadline day if they added another piece in the same position.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with fracture Gaetano will undergo surgery for a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the left foot, Napoli announced.

Impact Gaetano got hurt in the final minutes of the season finale against Sampdoria and, while he should be ready for the start of the next campaign, the injury could affect him in the early stages of the summer preparation.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carried off late versus Sampdoria Gaetano took three shots on target, sent in one accurate cross, and drew one foul in 15 minutes before leaving Sunday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria due to an ankle injury, Tuttomercatow...

Impact Gaetano got busy off the bench, but he couldn't finish the game as he got his leg trapped on a tackle and couldn't put any weight on it afterward. He's headed to some tests to determine the severity of the issue.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rounds out the score versus Inter Gaetano bagged one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and won one tackle in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Inter Milan.

Impact Gaetano came in late and was at the right place at the right time to finalize a two-man counter-attack for his first goal of the season. He has appeared nine times off the bench so far, logging one assist, four shots (two on target), one chance, and four tackles.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Sampdoria game Gaetano (illness) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Gaetano returned to the squad list after a brief absence, but he needs some injuries to see the pitch. He has logged one assist, two off-target shots, one chance created, and two tackels in six appearances off the bench.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Sampdoria Gaetano (illness) has been called up for Sunday's match against Sampdoria, Napoli announced.

Impact Gaetano has shaken off an illness that cost him the previous game. He has been a deep reserve so far, playing just 59 minutes across six appearances off the bench.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes down with illness Gaetano has been ruled out for Wednesday's match against Inter due to a stomach bug, Napoli announced.

Impact Gaetano fell ill and won't make the trip and will attempt to recover for the next game. He has featured in just six matches so far.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Ajax Gaetano (illness) had ten passes in ten minutes in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against Ajax.

Impact Gaetano returned from a brief absence and saw limited action as per usual. He has played just 25 total minutes through two appearances so far in the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Ajax game Gaetano (illness) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Ajax Tuesday.

Impact Gaetano has shaken off the illness that sidelined him for the past game and will resume providing depth at multiple positions. He has featured just once off the bench so far.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE