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Suffers thigh problem Liteta picked up a low-grade flexor strain in his right thigh in training, Cagliari announced.

Impact Liteta faces a race against the clock to recuperate before the end of the season. He has played just four times this campaign, deputizing Alessandro Deiola (thigh), Luca Mazzitelli (calf), Michel Adopo and Gianluca Gaetano in the midfield.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Milan meeting Liteta (AFCON) wasn't deployed in Friday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Liteta was an option shortly after heading back to Italy from the international competition, but didn't log any minutes. He's at the bottom of the depth chart but could enjoy an uptick in minutes if Alessandro Deiola (thigh) is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Liteta (AFCON) is on the bench for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Liteta returned earlier than anticipated from AFCON after Zambia got eliminated in the group stage. Liteta's return adds depth in midfield, but he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Milan meeting Liteta (AFCON) has been selected for Friday's fixture versus Milan.

Impact Liteta will be part of the squad shortly after heading back to Italy, as Zambia were eliminated in the group stage. He'll provide some depth in the midfield. He has started twice, tallying two interceptions, 48 passes and three committed fouls, and has been an unused sub in all the other matches.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for AFCON Liteta has been called up by Zambia for AFCON 2025.

Impact Liteta will be unavailable for a few rounds because of the international competition. He has started twice while Cagliari were short-handed in the midfield, but Alessandro Deiola, Gianluca Gaetano, Michel Adopo and Matteo Prati are all healthy at the moment.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Genoa match Liteta (quad) wasn't fielded in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Genoa.

Impact Liteta worked his way back from a quad problem but stayed on the bench. He made a surprise start four rounds ago, while whe as either out or DNP in the other fixtures. He'll be the fifth or sixth option in the midfield going forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Genoa Liteta (quad) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Genoa.

Impact Liteta is fully back fit after a two-games absence and returns to a bench spot on Saturday. He has made just one 45-minute appearance this season without registering stats, and despite being available again he will likely remain a bench option moving forward. Veterans Alessandro Deiola and Marko Rog are also set to be back in the same role as they continue recovering from quad and calf problems.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Genoa Liteta (quad) has been practicing with no limitations during the break, L'Unione Sarda reported.

Impact Liteta has been a full-go since shortly after the Como game and is on track to return from a two-game absence. He has made just one 45-minute-long appearance so far, without registering stats. Veterans Alessandro Deiola (quad) and Marko Rog (calf) are also set to be back in the same role.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular problem Liteta won't be an option for Monday's match versus Lazio due to a quad injury, coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Liteta recently made his maiden appearance and start but didn't feature in the most recent game. Cagliari will be short-handed in the midfield behind the starters since fellow deputies Alessandro Deiola (quad) and Marko Rog (calf) are also hurt. Luca Mazzitelli and Nicolo Cavuoti could enjoy an uptick in minutes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE