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Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of drop zone

Senegalese teenager Paul Mendy has scored twice in his first start for Cagliari, including the opener after 16 seconds

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Gets team on the board in draw Pellegrini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-3 draw against Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute...

Impact Pellegrini got the scoring going for Lazio in the second half with his only shot of the contest. The defender has an opportunity to be more involved in the offensive third in the next match against Cremonese, a side which has given up 51 goals in Serie A this season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub against Fiorentina Pellegrini (undisclosed) didn't feature in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegrini quickly shook off a small injury but wasn't deployed for the fourth fixture in a row, as Nuno Tavares has gained a strong hold on the starting job. He could get some minutes in the next two matches, as Lazio is about to play a midweek Coppa Italia tilt.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Pellegrini (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegrini is back from his undisclosed injury and set for action to end the season, finding a bench role in his return. He has been a starter in most matches this season but has recently taken a hit in minutes, as he has been unused in three straight outings. That said, he has started in 14 of his 21 appearances this season and has been part of only one clean sheet.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Fiorentina match Pellegrini (undisclosed) is poised to return versus Fiorentina on Monday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini has shaken off an unspecified physical problem that cost him one game and will try to push Nuno Tavares, but he hasn't been fielded in three consecutive matches. He has swung in at least three crosses, piling up 12 (five accurate), and created one or more chances in his last three outings, totaling five, adding six tackles (three won) and three interceptions during that stretch, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Parma contest Pellegrini (undisclosed) didn't make Lazio's squad list to face Parma on Saturday.

Impact Pellegrini is missing for unknown reasons and will have more than a week to try recovering ahead of the next match versus Fiorentina. Nuno Tavares has taken over the left-back position in recent weeks.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face for Atalanta tilt Pellegrini completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Pellegrini will return against Atalanta on Saturday but might have to split duties with Nuno Tavares, who did fine in relief, going forward after being the clear starter for a couple of months. He has registered one or more interceptions in five fixtures in a row, amassing seven and logging 15 crosses (three accurate) and four tackles (three won), with no clean sheets in that span since he rarely goes the whole 90 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Juventus tilt Pellegrini registered four crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won9 and three interceptions and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini had a quality display on both ends, setting a new season high in interceptions, but he'll be unavailable next Sunday due to yellow card accumulation. Manuel Lazzari or Nuno Tavares will take his place in the back versus Juventus.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Pellegrini generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Pellegrini registered the joint most crosses in the game and also made an interception and a tackle. He has now accumulated eight tackles, six clearances and two interceptions in the last four games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Parma match Pellegrini (personal) had seven clearances, three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Parma.

Impact Pellegrini was excellent on both ends after missing one tilt for personal reasons and set new season highs in key passes and clearances. He could continue starting over Nuno Tavares, who has been rather uneven. Pellegrini has notched four chances created, eight crosses (one accurate) and eight clearances in his last five showings (three starts).

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Parma Pellegrini (personal) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Pellegrini had welcomed a child into the world this week and had to step away from the club, but has returned in time for Saturday's match, not just with the team but starting. He has started in five of his 11 appearances this campaign, serving as more of a rotational option at left-back.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Parma Pellegrini (personal) will return in Saturday's match versus Parma, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Pellegrini has reported back to the team shortly after welcoming his kid and could start over Nuno Tavares, who was underwhelming in the previous game, and Manuel Lazzari. He has tallied five crosses (zero accurate), two corners, three interceptions and three clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excused for Bologna meeting Pellegrini won't be involved Sunday to witness the birth of his child, RadioSei reported.

Impact Pellegrini was part of the initial squad list but has reached his partner at the hospital for the happy event. Nuno Tavares or Manuel Lazzari will replace him in the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays half an hour against Juventus Pellegrini (knee) generated one tackle (one won), five passes and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini subbed in relatively early after missing two games with a knee sprain and was serviceable in the back. He will be neck-and-neck to start with Manuel Lazzari in the next few games, as Nuno Tavares (calf) is on the mend. He has posted at least one tackle in his last three showings, accumulating six (three won) and adding five crosses (two accurate) and four clearances over that span.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Pellegrini (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini was a close call for Sunday but has made the call, with the defender an option from the bench. He has only started in one of his six appearances on the team sheet this season and will likely remain serving in a depth role moving forward.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back against Juventus Pellegrini (knee) has trained regularly in the past two days and is probable for Sunday's clash with Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini has shaken off a knee problem that sidelined him for two matches and could get some action right away since Nuno Tavares (calf) is out. Adam Marusic, Elseid Hysaj and Oliver Provstgaard can also adapt to the role, though. He has tallied eight crosses (three accurate), six tackles (two won), three key passes and three interceptions in four appearances (one start), with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta fixture Pellegrini (knee) will be absent for Sunday's tilt against Atalanta, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pellegrini hasn't done enough in training to be called up despite the break and will miss his second game in a row. Nuno Tavares, Elseid Hysaj and Adam Marusic will be the options for the left-back role.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Torino Pellegrini (knee) won't be available versus Torino, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Pellegrini escaped without significant injuries but hasn't done much in training since getting hurt and will attempt to get fully healthy during the break. Nuno Tavares is poised to return to the XI.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids big injuries Pellegrini is nursing a right knee sprain with no structural damage, Lazio relayed.

Impact Pellegrini will most likely sit out Saturday's contest versus Torino, but won't be sidelined long-term. He's coming off his first start over Nuno Tavares, who'll be back in the XI, also due to a lack of alternatives.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off versus Genoa Pellegrini recorded one cross (one accurate), two interceptions and one chance created before exiting Monday's 3-0 victory over Genoa at the 69th minute due to injury, Gianluca Di...

Impact Pellegrini replaced Nuno Tavares in the starting lineup after coming off the bench well in the previous game and had an okay showing but was helped off the pitch after a collision with an opponent, seemingly hurting his shoulder. He'll need to be assessed Saturday's home game against Torino.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Pellegrini cleared a one-match suspension in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact Pellegrini will compete with Nuno Tavares, who subbed off due to a calf issue in this one, to start against Lecce on Sunday. He has notched three assists, nine key passes, three corners and six tackles in his past five showings. He has launched six or more crosses in his last five appearances, racking up 36 (11 accurate).

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Inter bout Pellegrini generated two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini had another respectable performance while replacing Nuno Tavares (thigh) at left-back, although he didn't connect with a teammate in any of his deliveries despite his strong volume. He'll be unavailable against Inter due to yellow-card accumulation. The starter could be back as he was close for this one, but Manuel Lazzari and Elseid Hysaj are more likely candidates to draw the nod.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Empoli meeting Pellegrini registered five crosses (two accurate), one chance created, two clearances and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Pellegrini couldn't dish out an assist like in his past three appearances but extended his stretch of productive outings while substituting for Nuno Tavares (thigh) at left-back. He has tallied five or more crosses in his last four starts, accumulating 27 (11 accurate) and adding eight chances created, three corners and five tackles (three won).

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Pellegrini assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Parma.

Impact Pellegrini recorded an assist for a third consecutive league game and is up to four assists in 19 appearances on the campaign. This was also his third straight league outing accounting for multiple chances created, and he is up to seven over that stretch. Additionally, this was the second straight game where he recorded more than 40 completed passes.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Pellegrini assisted once to go with eight crosses (four accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini set up Taty Castellanos' opening goal with a precise cross from the left wing that ended in one of the most beautiful goals of the season in Wednesday's victory over Genoa. He contributed both defensively and offensively throughout the match with eight crosses, one interception, and two clearances. The Italian delivered one assist in each of his last two outings in Serie A and will aim to get a third in a row against Parma on Monday.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Teen scores twice on full debut as Cagliari beats Atalanta and moves clear of drop zone