YERRY MINA NEWS

Ruled out for Juventus game Mina (lower leg) hasn't been selected for Saturday's tilt versus Juventus.

Impact Mina will be sidelined as anticipated by his manager in the pre-game presser and will try to recover for next week's game versus Roma. Alessandro Deiola could move from midfield to the defense in relief, opening up room for Michel Adopo. Otherwise, the coach could turn to Adam Obert or Riyad Idrissi, with some reshuffling across the formation.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Juventus clash Mina "picked up a heavy contusion, and he's questionable for Saturday," coach Fabio Pisacane informed.

Impact Mina got hurt in training and has a short amount of time to get healthy, even though the problem is minor. The gaffer didn't sound too hopeful about his availability. Adam Obert or Juan Rodriguez are the top options to replace him.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive stalwart Mina had four tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Como.

Impact Mina was a factor in preserving the draw, making four tackles and four clearances. The veteran defender should have another strong showing against a Genoa side which has scored just six times in 10 Serie A matches.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in clearances Mina took one shot (on goal), made a tackle and five clearances during Monday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Mina was a part of the Cagliari back line that allowed two goals Monday leading his side with five clearances. The defender returned from a two-match absence due to a thigh injury in the match, but is a regular starter when fully fit.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Sassuolo Mina (thigh) didn't play in Thursday's 2-1 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Mina was an option after missing the previous game, but the coach erred on the side of caution, as he's been banged up in recent weeks. He'll recapture the starting role over either Ze Pedro or Riyad Idrissi once he won't be at risk of suffering a more serious injury.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Thursday Mina (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Sassuolo.

Impact Mina has been selected among the substitutes for this match, meaning Adam Obert, Ze Pedro and Gabriele Zappa are expected to start at center-back once again.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sassuolo Mina (thigh) has been selected for Thursday's match versus Sassuolo.

Impact Mina is returning after missing one game with a minor muscular problem and will replace Ze Pedro or Gabriele Zappa in the XI if he's close to 100 percent. He has logged six interceptions, four tackles (one won), 18 clearances and two blocks in his last five displays, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Verona tilt Mina won't be available Sunday due to thigh muscle fatigue, coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Mina returned from a calf issue in the past game but suffered a new one and will skip at least one fixture, potentially more given the short turnarounds. Ze Pedro or Juan Rodriguez will take his place in the back.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar in Bologna game Mina (calf) had one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and two clearances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Mina didn't miss time but didn't look dominant in a fairly challenging match-up and wasn't able to play the whole game. He has scored once, contributed to one clean sheet and logged four tackles (one won), six interceptions and 18 clearances in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bologna Mina (calf) is in the XI to face Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Mina has been able to make a full recovery during the time off and will continue starting as usual. He has scored once and logged three tackles (one won), four interceptions, 27 clearances and four blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could make it for Bologna game Mina (calf) "has trained in the last two matches and will be an option if there are no hiccups in the final session," coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Mina has recuperated in a hurry from a calf strain thanks to the break and should be able to avoid missing time. It remains to be seen whether he'll start right away or if he'll be managed to avoid further problems. Ze Pedro or Gabriele Zappa (thigh) would be in the initial lineup in the second case.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with different injury Mina suffered a low-grade right calf strain against Udinese, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mina will likely have to sit out a game or two after the break, as the problem will need three to four weeks to heal. Cagliari could recover Gabriele Zappa (thigh) in the meantime, and Ze Pedro will likely stay in the XI until Mina is back, while Sebastiano Luperto didn't play for a minor physical problem versus Udinese.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early against Udinese Mina left Sunday's game versus Udinese at the 20th minute due to injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Mina was a late call due to a knee issue and appears to have aggravated it. He didn't record stats before bowing out. He'll be evaluated ahead of the international duties. The coach decided to replace him with midfielder Michel Adopo and move Alessandro Deiola to the defense.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Udinese Mina (knee) is in the XI to face Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact Mina will gut through a contusion and will partner with Ze Pedro rather than Sebastiano Luperto in the back. He has posted three or more clearances in every appearance, accumulating 34 and adding five tackles (three won), five interceptions and five blocks, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Udinese match Mina (knee) has been selected for Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Mina has been able to train after bruising his knee earlier in the week and will make the trip with the rest of the team. He'll continue to be evaluated, but he's trending positively since he hasn't been ruled out in advance. Adam Obert would drop to the defense if he couldn't start, with either another man on the wing or a different formation.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Udinese meeting Mina "will need to be assessed because he picked up a knee contusion in practice," coach Fabio Pisacane relayed.

Impact Mina will go through some fitness tests in the next two days to determine his availability and playing time. Cagliari would likely go with a more aggressive scheme if he were unable to start, inserting an extra attacker or midfielder, with Ze Pedro partnering with Sebastiano Luperto in the back.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Parma bout Mina scored one goal to go with eight clearances, one interception and one block in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Parma.

Impact Mina did a fine job in outmuscling the opponents in the back and opened the scoring with a point-blank deflection on a set piece. He has notched 26 clearances, two tackles, two interceptions and four clearances so far, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 clearances in loss Mina made 11 clearances and two blocks during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Mina captained a Cagliari defense that was very close from shutting down the reigning champs but ended up allowing a late goal. Anyway, the center-back had another impressive performance, which included double-digit clearances, something that he did just twice last year. Mina revived his career since he joined Cagliari and his numbers to start the new season are an indicative of his potential to be one of the best at his position in Serie A.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Sunday Mina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Venezia.

Impact Mina opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a header off Tommaso Augello's free kick. Mina also put in a strong defensive display, registering three tackles, three interceptions and three clearances. This was his first goal of the campaign, and over the last five games, he has totaled 25 clearances, 13 tackles and eight interceptions.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Mina (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Venezia.

Impact Mina is back after missing the last three matches with a thigh injury. He will return to his normal center back position for Cagliari.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Venezia bout Mina (thigh) "has trained with the rest of the team and will be available to play Sunday," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Mina has recovered from a thigh strain that sidelined him for three matches and would replace Jose Luis Palomino in the XI if the gaffer deemed him healthy enough to start immediately. He has notched 11 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 26 clerances and six blocks in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a few games Mina sustained a grade one biceps femoris strain in his right thigh against Fiorentina, Cagliari announced.

Impact Mina will be a close call for the last two games as he's poised to be sidelined for at least 20 days. Jose Luis Palomino and Adam Obert will replace him in the back.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Lazio contest Mina registered three tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception before leaving Wednesday's bout with Lazio at the 41st minute due to a potential thigh issue, Sky Italy...

Impact Mina had a solid shift in the back but was unable to finish the first half due to a muscular problem. He'll soon undergo the exams to verify its extent. Jose Luis Palomino stepped in to substitute for him.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches six clearances versus Empoli Mina registered three tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Empoli.

Impact Mina helped tame the struggling opponents with his muscularity and leadership in the back and put up decent numbers. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last five matches, recording 11 tackles (six won), seven interceptions, 30 clearances and four blocks.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Imposing against Genoa Mina generated two tackles (two won), six clearances, one block and two interceptions in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Mina quickly bounced back from a subpar outing and reprised racking up stats and patrolling his area with the usual muscularity, but Genoa still found a way to score once. He has notched nine tackles (six won), eight interceptions, 29 clearances and three blocks in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE