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Back in team training Tuesday Luvumbo (hamstring) returned to team training Tuesday and is targeting a return for Friday's clash against Girona, according to SER Deportivos Baleares.

Impact Luvumbo had been sidelined since picking up the small muscle injury during the win over Rayo Vallecano, missing the fixtures against Valencia and Alaves in the process. His return to collective sessions is an encouraging sign that the issue has not proven as serious as initially feared, and getting him available for Friday's fixture would be a real boost for Mallorca's survival push. Jan Virgili had been covering in his absence, but Luvumbo's direct running and attacking threat make him a key piece of coach Martin Demichelis' plans for the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers small hamstring injury Luvumbo (hamstring) suffered a small muscle injury and is a probable absence for next Tuesday's clash against Valencia, according to COPE.

Impact Luvumbo had been one of Mallorca's most exciting players since joining on loan in the winter window, contributing two assists in six appearances, one during Sunday's win against Rayo Vallecano before being forced off in the 62nd minute after a light collision with goalkeeper Daniel Cardenas. The Angolan forward had locked down three consecutive starts alongside Vedat Muriqi and his absence is a real blow for a Mallorca side still fighting to stay up, with Jan Virgili the most likely candidate to step into the starting lineup in his place until he returns.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, suffers injury in win Luvumbo contributed an assist before leaving with a potential muscle issue during Sunday's 3-0 win over Rayo Valllecano.

Impact Luvumbo set up Vedat Muriqi through a great cross in the 40th minute but ended up with discomfort and had ice applied on his thigh after his forced substitution in the 62nd of the match. The Cagliari loanee has made a solid impression over three consecutive starts as Muriqi's partner up front, and losing him for upcoming games would be a tough blow for the team. However, his place could be covered by Jan Virgili, who scored off the bench against Rayo.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

First La Liga goal contribution Luvumbo assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Elche.

Impact Luvumbo's pull back pass setup the opening goal of the fixture Saturday, though Mallorca would allow two second half goals in their 2-1 road defeat. Both the appearance in the starting XI and assist marked the Angolan international's first with Mallorca since completing a January loan move from Cagliari. Luvumbo has created four chances for Mallorca across four appearances (one start).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Mallorca on loan Luvumbo has moved to Mallorca on loan, leaving Italian team Cagliari until the end of the 2025/26 season, his new club announced Monday.

Impact Luvumbo recently failed to establish himself in Cagliari's lineup despite being a talented option. He'll look to regain his top form in the Spanish league, challenging Jan Virgili and Takuma Asano in attacking roles. During his time in Serie A, Luvumbo contributed six goals and seven assists in 68 league games.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub versus Milan Luvumbo (AFCON) didn't feature in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo wasn't rushed into action after international duties, logging his third DNP of the season. He'd become the top offensive deputy if Sebastiano Esposito (undisclosed), who got hurt in the game, had to spend some time on the sidelines.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench vs Milan Luvumbo (AFCON) is on the bench for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo represented Angola in the 2025 AFCON, but he returned quickly to Italy after his country was eliminated in the group stage. His return adds depth to the lineup, but he shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions since he's yet to start a game in the current league campaign.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Milan fixture Luvumbo (AFCON) has made Cagliari's squad list for Friday's match versus Milan.

Impact Luvumbo is returning after missing two tilts, as Angola bowed out in the first phase of the international competition. He has been used exclusively as a sub so far, recording seven shots (four on target), two chances created and three crosses (two accurate) in 10 appearances.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Angola squad Luvumbo has been selected by Angola for AFCON 2025.

Impact Luvumbo won't be an option for multiple Serie A games because of the international competition. He has only been deployed off the bench so far this season. Semih Kilicsoy and Leonardo Pavoletti will soak up the small amount of minutes he'll leave behind.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Quiet in cameo versus Udinese Luvumbo (thigh) had one off-target shot and two touches and committed two fouls in 18 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Luvumbo didn't make an impact upon being fielded late in the game. His minutes are bound to increase, especially since Cagliari just lost Andrea Belotti (knee) for most of the season. He has fired at least one shot in each of his three appearances, piling up six (three accurate) and posting one key pass and two crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Udinese Luvumbo (thigh) will begin as a sub in Saturday's match versus Udinese.

Impact Luvumbo will be eased into action after nursing a thigh injury. The coach picked Mattia Felici and Gennaro Borrelli over him in a pair of offensive roles.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Udinese fixture Luvumbo (thigh) "is fully available for Sunday's game against Udinese and could start if we choose to," coach Fabio Pisacane announced.

Impact Luvumbo has shaken off a thigh issue that cost him the past three matches and will be in the mix to replace Andrea Belotti, who recently went down with an ACL tear, competing with Gennaro Borrelli and Semih Kilicsoy. He can also star in other roles. He had come off the bench in his first two appearances, posting five shots (three on target), one key pass and two crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Luvumbo has been diagnosed with a low-grade right adductor lesion after returning from international duties, Cagliari announced.

Impact Luvumbo will have to sit out two or three matches after getting hurt while playing with Angola. He logged 61 minutes off the bench in the first two rounds combined. Sebastiano Esposito, Michael Folorunsho, Semih Kilicsoy and Mattia Felici will pick up the slack.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Napoli Luvumbo (thigh) hasn't practiced in any capacity since leaving the Venezia game early, Cagliari announced.

Impact Luvumbo has avoided particularly serious muscular problems but won't be able to recover for the season finale, closing it with two goals, two assists, 23 shots (four on target), 17 key passes and 65 crosses (eight accurate) in 26 matches (19 starts), down from his numbers from the previous campaign, also because he missed more time due to a pair of injuries. Florinel Coman, Nicolas Viola or Leonardo Pavoletti will replace him up front versus Napoli.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Venezia Luvumbo had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in 57 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Venezia before exiting due to a muscular problem...

Impact Luvumbo was peppy offensively during his time on the pitch and filled the stat line but quickly subbed off after signaling some discomfort early in the second half. Gianluca Gaetano substituted for him in this one. Nicolas Viola and Florinel Coman would also be options in his role if he were unavailable against Napoli next week.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Saturday Luvumbo generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Como.

Impact Luvumbo recorded four crosses Saturday, the third time in his last four matches he has recorded four. He also created one chance and took one off-target shot on the attack. On the defensive end he won one tackle, intercepted one pass and won four duels before he was subbed off in the 79th minute for Gianluca Gaetano.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in Udinese match Luvumbo drew five fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Luvumbo was the main creative hub for his side and glided past the defenders at will, but his decision-making in the final third wasn't always on point. He has posted at least one cross in the last six fixtures, totaling 12 (three accurate) and adding four shots (two on target), three key passes and three tackles (two won), scoring and assisting once in such a stretch.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist against Veorna Luvumbo assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Luvumbo got the call for the third time in the last four games and was one the main driving forces of the offense, co-leading his side in deliveries and finding Leonardo Pavoletti with a long one from the right wing to set up the opening goal. He's up to two helpers in the season. He has launched at least one cross in his last seven showings, totaling 17 (two accurate) and adding three shots (two on target), two chances created and three tackles (all won), with one goal and one assist.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slippery against Fiorentina Luvumbo drew five fouls and registered four crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Luvumbo returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous game and played the whole game for the first time in months. He moved around a lot and was a nuisance for the opposing defenders but failed to rack up stats. He has had at least one cross in his past six showings, piling up 13 (one accurate), scoring once and posting two hots (one on target) and one chance created.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores final goal as a sub Luvumbo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Monza.

Impact Luvumbo scored his first goal since his return from an ankle injury. This was also his first shot on target in his last eight games. His previous goal came from his last shot on target. In his 1,139 minutes this season he has only put three shots on target compared to 16 in his 1,947 minutes last season.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Luvumbo (thigh) was able to train regularly Friday, Cagliari relayed.

Impact Luvumbo is on track to be back after skipping two contests but is more likely to be eased into action than to start, as he quickly got hurt again after recuperating from a previous ankle injury. Florinel Coman (Achilles) is good to go as well, increasing the competition for minutes up front. Nicolas Viola, Nadir Zortea, Mattia Felici and Gianluca Gaetano are also in the mix in those positions. He has posted one key pass and six crosses (zero accurate) and drawn three fouls in his last two showings.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with strain Luvumbo has been diagnosed with a muscular distraction of his right biceps femoris, Cagliari announced.

Impact Luvumbo will be sidelined for at least three weeks and thus will try to return just after the international break at the end of March, Ansa reported. He had just returned from a serious ankle injury. Florinel Coman, Mattia Felici, Nicolas Viola and Gianluca Gaetano will contribute to replacing him since he can star in a few different roles.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Bologna Luvumbo had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) and drew two fouls before leaving Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna at the 67th minute due to a possible thigh injur...

Impact Luvumbo made his first start since recovering from a serious ankle injury, but he wasn't particularly effective and limped off after pulling up during a sprint. He's set for some tests. Cagliari will be back on the pitch Friday versus Genoa. Mattia Felici and Florinel Coman would pick up the slack if he missed time.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Parma Luvumbo (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Luvumbo made his first appearance on the bench since mid-December but didn't get minutes. He'll look to get healthier and will have to compete also with newcomer Florinel Coman in addition to Valerio Felici and Nadir Zortea from here on out.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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