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Will be back against Napoli Oristanio (foot) has been included in Cagliari's squad list to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Oristanio has recovered from a foot injury that sidelined him for a month and a half and will resume being an option in multiple offensive roles, competing primarily with Zito Luvumbo, Nicolas Viola and Gianluca Gaetano. He featured 18 times (nine starts) before the injury, tallying two goals, one assist, 19 shots (four on targets), and 10 chances created.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers serious foot injury Oristanio fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in training, Cagliari announced.

Impact Oristanio won't need surgery but could be out for up to two months, L'Unione Sarda informs. Considering multiple simultaneous absences, Andrea Petagna and Leonardo Pavoletti will be the go-to pairing up front for the next couple of matches unless the coach changes the scheme or tests new solutions.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal of campaign Oristanio scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Oristano scored his second goal of the Serie A campaign Saturday. His imprint on the Cagliari attack was evident, as he attempted two crosses (zero accurate) to go along with his goal during eighty-six minutes of play. Oristano has yet to play a full 90 minutes this season (18 appearances, nine starts). He will look to add his name to the scoresheet once more when Cagliari face a stingy Bologna team with the third-best defensive record in Serie A next Sunday.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively Oristanio generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Oristanio won his only tackle while making two interceptions and a clearance on top of his attacking stats. He has been a substitute on the last three matchdays for Cagliari but may have played himself into some longer outings going forward with his endeavors.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in win Oristanio assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Genoa.

Impact Oristanio played a crucial part in the win on Sunday, bagging an assist off of a Nicolas Viola goal. The attacker now has registered a goal contribution in two straight matches, marking his only two goal contributions of the season. The 21-year-old seems to be earning more time in the starting XI as his play intensifies, getting the start in three of their last four matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Frosinone Oristanio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win against Frosinone.

Impact Oristanio made a big impact off the bench as he kick-started an unlikely rally with a precise finish from inside the box for his first goal of the season. He has logged six shots (three on target), six chances created, and nine crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches (two starts).

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peppy in Cagliari debut Oristanio drew one foul and registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Torino.

Impact Oristanio started right away over more established options and was pretty good while roaming around to pick his spots offensively. Despite the low numbers, he co-led his team in attempts. He scored just once in Eredivisie last season but provided three assists.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE