GIANLUCA LAPADULA NEWS

Fit for Atalanta clash Lapadula (hip) has been called up for Saturday's match against Atalanta, Cagliari informed.

Impact Lapadula will make a quick return after missing the previous match due to a minor hip injury. He had gotten a spot start over Nicolas Viola and Gianluca Gaetano before getting hurt. He has notched four shots (zero on target), one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five showings.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for FIorentina game Lapadula will sit out Sunday's match versus Fiorentina due to a hip contusion, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Lapadula hasn't been able to train fully during the week due to a minor physical problem. He got a spot start last week. Nicolas Viola or Gianluca Gaetano will get the nod Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets nod against Verona Lapadula drew one foul and generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Lapadula drew his first start of the season, playing over Gianluca Gaetano and Nicolas Viola, but he didn't truly seize his chance and had just a pair of non-threatening attempts. He has logged four shots (zero on target), one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in versus Torino Lapadula (hip) had five touches, one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (zero won) in 27 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Lapadula returned after missing two games but didn't make an impact on the game. It'll be hard for him to unseat Roberto Piccoli, but the two will occasionally play together. He has posted six shots (one on target), one key pass and two tackles in five appearances (zero starts).

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Torino Lapadula (hip) is in the squad to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Lapadula returns as expected from a hip injury which kept him out of Cagliari's last two matches. The forward has yet to start a match while totaling 87 minutes across four substitute appearances this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Torino game Lapadula (hip) has reprised working with the rest of the group ahead of Sunday's clash with Torino, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Lapadula sat out the last two matches and skipped international duties but is fully on track to be called up for the next game, where he'll resume deputizing Roberto Piccoli up front. He has appeared four times off the bench, logging six shots (one on target), one key pass and one inaccurate cross.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning against Juventus Lapadula (hip) hasn't recovered from his injury, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Lapadula hasn't reprised training fully and will stay on the mend for another week. Cagliari will once again lean heavily on Roberto Piccoli since Leonardo Pavoletti (foot) is missing too.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Parma tilt Lapadula "is out for Monday as he pulled a muscle in his hip. We hope to have him back next week," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Lapadula got hurt in training like Leonardo Pavoletti (foot), therefore Cagliari will keep leaning on Zito Luvumbo and Roberto Piccoli as they have done so far. Kingstone Mutandwa will be the top deputy.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Peppers the net in loss Lapadula had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Lapadula entered the fray to begin the second half of Saturday's 0 - 1 loss to a 1-man Lecce side, after Patrick Dorgu was sent off in the final moments of the first half. Lapadula led Cagliari with four shots attempted but was not able to register a shot on target. Lapadula has appeared as a substitute in each of Cagliari's first three matches. He's attempted five total shots (one on target) and created one chance.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed on against Roma Lapadula recorded one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Lapadula replaced Roberto Piccoli in the 86th minute. Lapadula had just five touches and completed only a single pass. Last season, he appeared in 23 matches (14 starts), scoring three goals and adding one assist.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Fiorentina Lapadula had one off-target shot, one cross (one accurate) and three key passes and drew four fouls in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Lapadula started for the third time in the last four matches and was a big catalyst but didn't take many shots. He had some nice stretches after recovering from an early ankle injury but was unable to fill his boots. He was hampered by a lingering physical problem in the final months. He tallied three goals, one assist, 35 shots (11 on target) and 19 chances created in 23 appearances (14 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Drills PK against Sassuolo Lapadula drew one foul and scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Lapadula was fielded along with Eldor Shomurodov in a more offensive lineup, paced his team in attempts and key passes and kept his aplomb from the spot to seal the deal late. It's his third goal of the season. He has logged eight shots (three on target) and five cahcnes created in the last four rounds (two starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Inter Lapadula assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in 12 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Lapadula was busy off the bench and teed up Nicolas Viola with a flick-on on a long ball for his first assist of the season. He hasn't started twice in a row because he's playing through a tendon problem, and Eldor Shomurodov has fully capitalized on his increased game time. He has scored once in his last four appearances, adding six shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and six chances created.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in three shots Lapadula generated three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Monza.

Impact Lapadula had a decent game despite not finding a goal contribution, firing in three shots while creating two chances. He continues to struggle to find assists and goals despite scoring in his last appearance, as he only has two goal involvements in 16 appearances this season. He will hope to do better as the season closes out, especially now that he finds himself in a starting role, having received the start in the club's past seven contests.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Salernitana Lapadula scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Lapadula extended his streak of having one shot on target to six games as he scored for the first time since Dec. 11 against Lazio. He has started the last six matches, which is his longest streak of the season, and he figures to keep it rolling next time out away to Monza.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots Lapadula took four shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Lapadula was held off the scoresheet despite leading Cagliari with four shots in the match. The forward has started five straight matches combining for 11 shots, but he hasn't scored a goal since December.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rare starting opportunity Lapadula had two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 4-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Lapadula was handed his first start since December on Monday, but he was unable to make an impact. The veteran forward has seen only sporadic game time during the campaign (four starts, 10 appearances) and has scored just once. Lapadula will have to make more of his limited minutes if he hopes to feature more regularly for Cagliari.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench in Frosinone game Lapadula (nose) had two touches, committed one foul, and was booked in 13 minutes in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Lapadula played with a mask after sitting out two games due to a broken nose but didn't leave a mark on the game. He might get some starts while Zito Luvumbo is away for AFCON and Gaetano Pio Oristano recovers from a foot injury. He has scored once and logged four shots (two on target), two key passes, and one inaccurate cross in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Frosinone Lapadula (ribs) "will be called up versus Frosinone," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Lapadula has been fitted with a special vest and will return after skipping two games due to a rib injury. Cagliari are depleted offensively with Zito Luvumbo away for AFCON and Gaetano Pio Oristanio (foot) and Eldor Shomurodov (foot) on the mend, so he should see some action right away. He'll compete with Andrea Petagna and Leonardo Pavoletti. He has scored once and posted five shots (two on target), three chances created, and one inaccurate cross in his last five showings.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with pair of fractures Lapadula cracked his sixth and seventh rib in the most recent game and will rest and rehab for a few days, Cagliari announced.

Impact Lapadula might eventually be able to play through the problem, but surely not in the upcoming Lecce match. With Zito Luvumbo about to leave for AFCON, Leonardo Pavoletti, Andrea Petagna, and Gaetano Pio Oristanio will be Cagliari's top offensive weapons.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Empoli Lapadula left Sunday's game at half-time due to a rib injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported, after recording one clearance and four touches and getting booked in Saturday's 0-0 draw...

Impact Lapadula had a very quiet first half before being forced off. He was replaced by Zito Luvumbo. He's headed for some tests, but the early indication is that the problem is minor.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in victory Lapadula scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Lapadula scored his first goal of the season in what marked only his fourth appearance, and his second start of the year. Lapadula also had four shots including two shots on goal in the match. He is now up to a total of six shots and three chances created on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Salernitana Lapadula (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Lapadula made just a token appearance on the bench as he didn't warm up. He's getting close, but it might still be a while before he sees good minutes. He was the top scorer on the team in the past campaign.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Salernitana game Lapadula (ankle) has been inserted in Cagliari's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.

Impact Lapadula will make the trip and the game-day squad list, although the gaffer had reservations about his fitness in the pre-game presser, so it might still be a week or two before he starts seeing minutes.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Close to coming back Lapadula (ankle) "worked with the group for the first time Friday, and I think he wants to come with us even though he can't play yet," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Lapadula is in the homestretch of his rehab from a significant ankle injury and could make a token appearance on the bench in the next game even though he can't log minutes just yet.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE