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Unused sub in Milan clash Mazzitelli (calf) stayed on the bench in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Milan.

Impact Mazzitelli recovered from a calf strain but didn't get minutes in the season finale. He's been fine but also hampered by a few injuries in 2024/2025, concluding with two goals, two assists, 15 shots (five on target), 20 tackles and 26 clearances in 18 showings (nine starts).

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Milan contest Mazzitelli (calf) has been included in Cagliari's squad list to face Milan on Sunday.

Impact Mazzitelli is available after missing five matches because of a calf injury and will provide some depth in the midfield, which is without Michael Folorunsho (undisclosed) and Joseph Liteta (thigh). He has posted at least one tackle in his last 13 displays, totaling 20 (11 won) and adding two goals, two assists, 15 shots (five on target) and 24 clearances over that span.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf strain Mazzitelli has been diagnosed with a right calf lesion, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mazzitelli will have to skip at least a pair of contests after getting hurt in his return to the XI from a previous muscular injury. Michel Adopo and Ibrahim Sulemana will soak up his playing time.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early against Cremonese Mazzitelli recorded one tackle (one won) in 31 minutes before exiting Saturday's contest versus Cremonese because of a calf issue, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Mazzitelli made his return to the starting lineup after a while, but didn't last long, and he has already dealt with problems in the area in the recent past. Michel Adopo, who's a regular in the role, came off the bench to replace him. Mazzitelli will need to be assessed before next Friday's away game versus Inter.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses in Pisa game Mazzitelli (calf) had one off-target shot, two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) in 26 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Pisa.

Impact Mazzitelli put up a small amount of stats in his cameo after sitting out two tilts. He'll compete with Michel Adopo, Ibrahim Sulemana and Alessandro Deiola in multiple spots in the midfield the rest of the way. He has tallied at least one tackle in 12 straight appearances, amassing 19 (12 won) and posting two goals, two assists and 15 shots (five on target) during that span.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Pisa tilt Mazzitelli (calf) "will be available Sunday," coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Mazzitelli will return from a two-game absence and will compete to start with Gianluca Gaetano (thigh), Ibrahima Sulemana, and Joseph Liteta in multiple spots in the midfield. He has tallied one or more tackles in his last 11 outings, totaling 18 (nine won), scoring and assisting twice and posting 14 shots (five on target) and 24 clearances during that stretch.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip some fixtures Mazzitelli has been diagnosed with a low-grade soleus strain in his left calf, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mazzitelli will miss at least a couple of matches after trying to soldier through an ailment as of late. Riyad Idrissi and Joseph Liteta will pick up the slack until Michael Folorunsho (knee) and Gianluca Gaetano (thigh) return.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Lazio Mazzitelli had one shot (zero on goal) and one interception in 42 minutes before leaving Saturday's game versus Lazio due to a likely muscular injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Mazzitelli was managed last week after a series of starts because he wasn't fully fit, but he didn't get completely healthy and limped off late in the first half. He'll take some tests before Friday's away contest versus Parma. Riyad Idrissi replaced him in this one, leading to a tactical adjustment.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal Mazzitelli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Mazzitelli opened the scoring to notch his second league goal of the season, both coming across his last three appearances. After struggling for minutes early on, he has started six of the last seven matches, recording two goals on 12 shots and two assists from four created chances. His defensive work has also stood out, with nine interceptions, 18 clearances and 12 tackles, including at least one tackle and one clearance in every match.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Fiorentina Mazzitelli generated one cross (one accurate), three clearnaces and one chance created and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Mazzitelli was busier in the passive phase than in the final third in this one and did't have a shot for the first time in seven fixtures. Instead, he has always tallied at least one tackle and one clearance over that span, amassing 12 (seven won) and 17 respectively, and posing nine interceptions, four crosses (one accurate) and three shots, with one goal and two assists.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Juventus game Mazzitelli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Mazzitelli was stout in the back, matching his season highs in tackles and clearances, and decided the game with a pretty low-driven volley from just outside the box on a free kick from distance. It's his first goal of the season, while he has logged two assists. He has taken at least one shot in the last six matches while helping replace Alessandro Deiola (thigh) and Michael Folorunsho (knee), amassing 11 (three on target) and posting 10 tackles (six won), nine interceptions and 14 clearances over that span.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Assists in draw Mazzitelli assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Mazzitelli came on as a substitute after making his only two starts of the season in the previous matches, but that did not stop him from making an impact. He delivered a precise long ball to set up Yael Trepy for the finish in the 84th minute. Despite playing just 270 minutes this season, he has recorded two assists and completed 20 accurate long balls, showing strong efficiency when using his creativity on the ball. There is a good chance he could return to the starting lineup in a favorable matchup against Genoa, who currently sit 17th in the table.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively against Milan Mazzitelli (undisclosed) won one of three tackles and had two clearances, one block and one interception in Friday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Mazzitelli drew his second start in a row, as Alessandro Deiola (thigh) was unable to play, and shored up the midfield, posting a new season high in tackles. He'll see consistent minutes if the starter sits out more fixtures, which is likely. He has logged at least one shot, one tackle and one clearance in the last three matches, assisting once and adding two blocks and one key pass.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Milan Mazzitelli (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Mazzitelli overcame a minor injury and will be in the XI for this clash. The central midfielder will start for a second straight game, though he hadn't been part of the XI in any of the previous contests. Thus, his fantasy appeal shouldn't be very high as a holding midfielder in a defensive-minded team.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Milan game Mazzitelli (undisclosed) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Milan on Friday.

Impact Mazzitelli will avoid missing time after bowing out a little early last week due to muscle fatigue and will be in the mix to replace Michael Folorunsho (knee), but Cagliari will have more options, as Yerry Mina and Juan Rodriguez (illness) are back available, allowing Alessandro Deiola to move to the midfield. He drew his first start last week and has tallied one assist, three shots (on target), one key pass and two tackles (one won) in his last two displays.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, leaves with injury Mazzitelli was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Torino. He assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created before...

Impact Mazzitelli departed the contest with an injury in the second half, but before exiting he was able to set up Matteo Prati's goal with a perfect flick following a corner. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll be able to play against AC Milan on Friday, Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Atalanta meeting Mazzitelli (calf) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Mazzitelli worked his way back from a calf injury that sidelined him for three matches but wasn't fielded and will remain a deep option in the midfield going forward. He has posted one key pass, one accurate cross, one interception and two clearances in five shot cameos.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Mazzitelli (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Mazzitelli was likely to be an option Saturday and is with the team, an option from the bench after a calf injury left him out for three games. The midfielder has yet to earn a start all season, likely to remain in a bench role moving forward.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning versus Atalanta Mazzitelli (calf) has been a full-go in training for almost the entire week, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Mazzitelli was close to coming back in the previous fixtures and will do so versus Atalanta after skipping three tilts. He'll resume being a deep option in the midfield behind Michael Folorunsho, Alessandro Deiola, Matteo Prati, Michel Adopo and Gianluca Gaetano.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular issue Mazzitelli has been ruled out for Saturday's tilt versus Genoa due to calf muscle fatigue, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mazzitelli will be re-evaluated ahead of next week's match versus Juventus. He's a deep option in the midfield and has made five appearances off the bench so far. Alessandro Deiola (quad), Marko Rog (calf) and Joseph Liteta (back) are returning from injury in this one, replenishing the position.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Cagliari Mazzitelli has transferred to Cagliari on loan with an option to buy from Como.

Impact Mazzitelli is back in Serie A following a loan spell to Sassuolo in Serie B, making seven appearances. He had starred 11 times (three starts) before departing, tallying one goal, one assist, 12 crosses (zero accurate) and 10 clearances. He'll be a depth piece behind Alessandro Deiola,Michel Adopo, Matteo Prati and Michael Folorunsho at Cagliari.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Udinese Mazzitelli (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Mazzitelli watched the last two matches on the bench due to a thigh injury, closing a remarkable campaign with five goals, 49 shots (18 on target) and 13 chances created in 29 appearances (26 starts). He might have showed well enough to move to stay in Serie A with a different team, but he's a stalwart at Frosinone.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Mazzitelli (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Udinese.

Impact Mazzitelli is back on the bench after suffering a minor thigh injury. He had started the last six matches in a row, recording 12 tackles, 12 clearances and eight crosses (two accurate) in that span.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for season finale Mazzitelli (thigh) has more chances to make the bench than last week, Mediagol reported.

Impact Mazzitelli isn't 100 percent due to a thigh problem but might still be an option due to the magnitude of the game. One among Abdou Harroui, Francesco Gellini and Reinier should get the nod over him.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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