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Takes one shot versus Roma Luvumbo (AFCON) drew two fouls, sent in one inaccurate cross, and took one shot on target in 28 minutes in Monday's 0-4 loss to Roma.

Impact Luvumbo came off the bench as usual in his first game back after the international competition. The coach has preferred using him in such a role even though he's one of their most electric attackers. He'd play over Gianluca Lapadula if the boss changed his mind. He has tallied three goals, two assists, 31 shots (eight on target), and 16 chances created in 18 seasonal appearances (ten starts).

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench nod Luvumbo (AFCON) is on the bench for Monday's contest against Roma.

Impact Luvumbo has made his way back from his International duties with Angola during AFCON, once again being an option for Cagliari. The forward spent his previous five matches before leaving for AFCON on the bench, so it shouldn't be a surprise to see him there once again Monday. He will now look to earn back the starting role he held at one point this season, trying to add to the five-goal contributions he has this campaign.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Roma game Luvumbo (AFCON) has been selected for Monday's tilt versus Roma.

Impact Luvumbo returned to Italy on Sunday after Angola bowed out in the quarterfinals and will be immediately available, although he'll probably be eased into things in his first game back. He was used off the bench in the five matches before departing, recording two assists, four chances created, and 21 crosses (six accurate).

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for AFCON Luvumbo has left Italy for the Ivory Coast as he has been called up by Angola, L'Unione Sarda informed.

Impact Luvumbo was granted a few extra days compared to other participants due to a midweek Coppa Italia fixture. He'll miss at least the next three games due to the international competition. With Gianluca Lapadula (ribs) and Eldor Shomurodov (foot) currently on the mend, their only remaining offensive weapons are Leonardo Pavoletti, Andrea Petagna, and Gaetano Pio Oristanio.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from bench Luvumbo had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Luvumbo entered the match in the 68th minute and set up Leonardo Pavoletti in the 72nd for Cagliari's lone goal. Luvumbo hasn't started in Cagliari's last three matches, but still has an assist in back-to-back fixtures coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Luvumbo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Luvumbo delivered his first assist of the season, sending a cross to teammate, Gianluca Lapadula, who buried the tying goal, in the fourth minute of second-half extra time. Luvumbo sent eight crosses in the match and is now up to a total of 38 crosses, including 16 accurate crosses on the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Juventus Luvumbo drew one foul and had one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Luvumbo never got going as the opponents keyed on stopping him in this one. He has scored once and added eight shots (three on target), four chances created, and 10 crosses (three accurate) in the last five games. Cagliari will face Monza at home on November 26.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chanches against Frosinone Luvumbo had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Frosinone.

Impact Luvumbo was pulled before Cagliari started scoring and was a bit unlucky not to come away with an assist as he put a teammate in perfect position to score three times. He has scored twice and added 11 shots (four on target), eight chances created, and 14 crosses (seven accurate) in his last five appearances. Cagliari will host Genoa next Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Salernitana Luvumbo scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Luvumbo used the break to get totally right, led his team in attempts as usual, and hit the net with a pretty finish on a quick fast break for his third goal in the season. He has scored twice in his last five appearances, adding 11 shots (four on target), and seven key passes. Cagliari will host Frosinone Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ailment Luvumbo "is touch-and-go due to a thigh problem, but he'll be on the bench versus Roma Sunday," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Luvumbo was unusually spared in the past game since he's the most effective striker on the squad and has been limited in training afterward. He'll at most make a cameo in this one, with either Gaetano Pio Oristanio or Eldor Shomurodov getting the nod. He has scored twice and added 14 shots (three on target), eight key passes, and 14 crosses (seven accurate) in six matches.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against Milan Luvumbo scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Luvumbo netted the opener in the 29th minute assisted by Nahitan Nandez. He also completed two dribbles. This was his second goal of the season. He has started five out of the six games this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces against Atalanta Luvumbo drew two fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (four accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Luvumbo was basically the only Cagliari attacker to pose a threat to the opponents with his continuous runs but managed to fire off just once. He has scored once and added ten shots (one on target), 12 crosses (six accurate), and seven chances created in five matches. Cagliari will host Milan Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slippery in Udinese tilt Luvumbo won three duels and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Luvumbo was the main engine of the offense with his sprints but didn't fill it up in the stat sheet. He has logged nine shots (one on target), seven crosses (two accurate), and four key passes in four games (three starts). Cagliari will visit Atalanta Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big attacking output in loss Luvumbo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Luvumbo returned to the starting lineup after being on the bench to start Cagliari's previous game and responded with a well-taken goal. He has seven shots in his last two appearances and will look to keep that momentum going against Udinese after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots Luvumbo registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Luvumbo was okay for Cagliari on Monday, contributing four shots, two crosses and a chance created in his 55 minutes of work. The 21-year-old appeared as a substitute for Leonardo Pavoletti (thigh) who existed with an injury. Luvumbo has now started one game and a came off the bench in a game and looks to be more of a rotational player at the start of the season, but could see more time if Pavoletti is left with a long term injury.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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