Paul Mendy
CAGWasteful in Udinese contest
Mendy drew one foul and recorded four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Udinese.
Analysis: Mendy played the whole game for the first time since entering the rotation and registered a new season high in shots, but he couldn't punch one home despite a couple of very enticing opportunities. He'll likely continue leading the line while Gennaro Borrelli (thigh) is on the shelf. He has bagged a brace and tallied eight shots (two on target), three chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.
Quiet cameo in Bologna game
Mendy (thigh) had three touches and no further stats in 17 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.
Analysis: Mendy was deployed only later after hurting his thigh in a rare start last week and didn't produce, ending a three-game streak with at least one shot. He'll look to get healthier and could replace Alessandro Deiola (thigh) in the XI against Udinese on Saturday, with Michael Folorunsho moving to the midfield.
Begins as a sub versus Bologna
Mendy (thigh) is available on the bench for Sunday's clash with Bologna.
Analysis: Mendy is good to go despite a scare in the previous round, but won't be making his second straight start, as he's not in tip-top shape. Michael Folorunsho and Sebastiano Esposito are spearheading the frontline from the get-go instead.
Fit for Bologna match
Mendy (thigh) has been named in Cagliari's squad list to face Bologna on Sunday.
Analysis: Mendy escaped without serious consequences after bowing out early last week, but might begin on the bench since he didn't train a lot during in recent days. He bagged a brace in the previous match and has notched at least one shot in the last three games (one start), totaling four attempts (two on target) and adding one key pass, one clearance and one block. Michael Folorunsho, Semih Kilicsoy or Andrea Belotti would lead the line if he didn't.
Dealing with a small injury
Mendy has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left thigh, Cagliari relayed.
Analysis: Mendy avoided a strain and other significant problems and is day-to-day ahead of Sunday's away clash with Bologna. Instead, Gennaro Borrelli (thigh) will sit out the next round. Michael Folorunsho, Andrea Belotti and Semih Kilicsoy are the other options in the role.
Bags brace and leaves early in Atalanta game
Mendy scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target) before exiting Monday's fixture versus Atalanta at half-time due to a possible thigh issue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Mendy delivered in his first start, hitting the net twice in eight minutes thanks to two clinical finishes from inside the box. On the other end, he felt something on the back of his thigh in the final action of the first half and didn't return from the locker room. His replacement, Gennaro Borrelli, was also injured later on. Andrea Belotti and Semih Kilicsoy would be candidates to start versus Bologna on Sunday if neither recovered.
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