LEONARDO PAVOLETTI NEWS

Assist off bench Pavoletti assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Since mid-September, Pavoletti has logged only two appearances, his latest coming Sunday. Despite recording under half an hour's worth of minutes, he assisted Mattia Felici for Cagliari's second and game-tying goal. Ideally for Pavoletti, his most recent assist and increase in form will help him in the long run.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Lecce Pavoletti (knee) didn't come off the bench in Friday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Pavoletti spent the last three months rehabbing from a knee injury and subsequent surgery and will have to wait to make his seasonal debut. He's currently behind Andrea Belotti, Sebastiano Esposito, Semih Kilicsoy and Gennaro Borrelli in the depth chart at his position.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Pavoletti (knee) is on the bench for Friday's game against Lecce.

Impact Pavoletti was doubtful earlier in the week, but he was deemed healthy when the squad was announced, so it's not surprising to see him on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lecce match Pavoletti (knee) has made Lecce's squad list to face Lecce on Friday.

Impact Pavoletti will be available for the first time in the season after undergoing knee surgery at the end of the previous one. He'll mostly operate as a super sub like last year. He scored twice and added 18 shots (seven on target) and nine key passes in 26 appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return versus Parma Pavoletti (knee) has remained limited in training during the break, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Pavoletti is in the final stages of his rehab after a knee procedure, but he'll need to ramp up after getting cleared, so he'll likely sit out further fixtures. Andrea Belotti, Gennaro Borrelli and Semih Kilicsoy will be the top options at the no.9 position for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still on the mend Pavoletti (knee) hasn't been selected for Sunday's fixture against Fiorentina.

Impact Pavoletti was unable to return during the summer after having his knee scoped late last season, and his absence will extend into the new one. Sebastiano Esposito or Gennaro Borrelli will lead the frontline since Roberto Piccoli is about to leave.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Pavoletti had clean-up surgery on his left knee, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti was bothered by some soreness in recent weeks and should be able to make a full recovery during the summer. He extended his contract until 2026 not too long ago.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Napoli clash Pavoletti won't be available Friday due to a left knee injury, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Pavoletti will undergo the tests in the coming days to verify the full extent of his problem. Roberto Piccoli will lead the line as usual against Napoli. He had a deputy role throughout the season, scoring twice and adding 18 shots (seven on target), nine chances created and three clearances in 26 appearances (one start).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Napoli Pavoletti served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Pavoletti will return against Napoli on Friday and likely begin on the bench, unless the coach opts to field his reserves having clinched the seasonal goal. He has started once in his past five displays, when Roberto Piccoli was missing, scoring once and adding three shots (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and two clearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Venezia tilt Pavoletti drew one foul, had two passes and was booked for the fifth time in 18 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Venezia.

Impact Pavoletti didn't do a lot off the bench and will miss Sunday's match against Venezia due to yellow-card accumulation. He has backed up Roberto Piccoli throughout the season. Cagliari don't have other options in the role, if not some youngsters.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Verona meeting Pavoletti drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one tackle in Monday's 2-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Pavoletti drew his first start of the year since Roberto Piccoli was suspended and took full advantage of it, escaping a defender in the box on a cross and finishing neatly from close range. It's his second goal in the campaign. His role is unlikely to grow down the stretch. He has tallied four shots (two on target) and two clearances in his last five outings.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Torino Pavoletti registered three shots (one on goal) and committed one foul in 32 minutes in Friday's 2-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Pavoletti was brought in earlier than usual to shore up the offense and paced his side in attempts despite the limited minutes, but with no end product. He has yet to start this campaign, while he has scored once. He has notched four shots (two on target) and one key pass in his last five showings.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bag club lone goal Pavoletti scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Venezia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Pavoletti looked to make a late comeback for Cagliari but couldn't provide the needed boost after finding the back of the net late on, scoring the club's lone goal of the match in the 76th minute. He would do this despite only appearing off the bench and seeing a minimal 18 minutes of play. This was his first goal of the season in 11 appearances (zero starts).

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Bologna Pavoletti (foot) wasn't fielded in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pavoletti was back on the team sheet after a month, but Roberto Piccoli and Gianluca Lapadula got minutes over him. He'll be a bench option like before the injury in most matches going forward.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Pavoletti (foot) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Bologna.

Impact Pavoletti is back with the team after a four-match absence, with the forward overcoming his foot issues. He should remain on the bench moving forward, having yet to earn a start in five appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Bologna game Pavoletti (foot) has been selected for Tuesday's match versus Bologna.

Impact Pavoletti is good to go after sitting out a month due to a foot injury and will re-join Roberto Piccoli and GIanluca Lapadula up front. He has been used only as a sub so far, tallying five shots (one on target) and six chances created in five appearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Torino Pavoletti (foot) hasn't been selected for Sunday's game versus Torino.

Impact Pavoletti will remain sidelined through the break because of a foot bruise, skipping his third contest in a row. Gianluca Lapadula (hip) is returning in this one, joining Roberto Piccoli up front.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Juventus bout Pavoletti (foot) won't be called up for Sunday's game versus Juventus, coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Pavoletti hasn't shaken off a foot bruise and will stay on the shelf for the second fixture in a row. Roberto Piccoli is the only pure center-forward available since Gianluca Lapadula (hip) is out of commission as well.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Parma Pavoletti will sit out Monday's game versus Parma due to a foot contusion, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Pavoletti picked up a knock in training and won't be involved. Gianluca Lapadula is on the mend as well, so Roberto Piccoli and Zito Luvumbo will continue leading the line.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark versus Empoli Pavoletti registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Pavoletti was inserted at halftime to go with a more offensive-minded lineup and co-led his team in attempts. Roberto Piccoli and Zito Luvumbo have had slow starts, so he might get more minutes in the upcoming rounds. He had played sparingly up until this one. He has tallied five shots (one on target), six key passes and one clearance so far.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lecce Pavoletti (foot) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Pavoletti was fit after a fairly serious foot injury, but his side bunkered up after getting the lead and an early red card. He'll try to push Gianluca Lapadula, Eldor Shomurodov and Andrea Petagna for minutes down the stretch.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning in Lecce fixture Pavoletti (knee) has been selected for Sunday's bout against Lecce, Cagliari announced.

Impact Pavoletti is fit after missing more than two months due to a foot fracture. He has had a super-sub role for most of the season, and that's unlikely to change down the stretch, also considering the long layoff. He has logged four shots (three on target) in his last five showings (zero starts).

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for a while Pavoletti suffered a compound fourth metatarsal fracture against Napoli, Cagliari informed.

Impact Pavoletti won't need surgery and will be out for at least a month while the bone heals. He mostly operates as a super sub. Gianluca Lapadula and Andrea Petagna will pick up the slack offensively.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hurt in Napoli game Pavoletti played just 15 minutes off the bench against Napoli due to an ankle injury: "It's a sprain, and we'll see during the week, but it looks serious," coach Claudio Ranieri in...

Impact Pavoletti relieved Gianluca Lapadula in the second half but couldn't continue after getting tangled up with an opponent. He was substituted by Andrea Petagna. The two teammates would pick the slack if he missed time, but he hasn't started in 2024.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots vs Empoli Pavoletti generated four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Pavoletti tallied a season-high four shots in this contest but was unable to score a fifth goal of the year. He will look to get back amongst the goals against Lecce.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE