Joao Pedro: ‘Semplici brought enthusiasm
Cagliari forward Joao Pedro said Leonardo Semplici has ‘brought serenity and enthusiasm’ and revealed Eusebio Di Francesco was ‘more rigid’. Semplici has picked up seven points in four games after…
Semplici hails ‘unthinkable’ Cagliari start
Leonardo Semplici insists it would’ve been ‘unthinkable’ to start his Cagliari career with seven points from three games, so he’s holding on tight to a 2-2 draw against Sampdoria. The…
Semplici: ‘Cagliari work is psychological’
Leonardo Semplici insists he won’t change many of Eusebio Di Francesco’s tactics at Cagliari, but ‘my job will be above all working on the mentality of the players.’ The former…
Official: Semplici new Cagliari coach
Cagliari have officially announced the appointment of Leonardo Semplici as their new head coach. The Rossoblu sacked Eusebio Di Francesco today and only hours after Semplici had terminated his contractual…
Official: Cagliari sack Di Francesco
Cagliari have announced the sacking of Eusebio Di Francesco and the return of Stefano Capozucca as the club’s sporting director, while Leonardo Semplici is ready to become the Sardinians' new…
Semplici reaches agreement with Cagliari
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Leonardo Semplici has reached an agreement with Cagliari and will become the new coach of the Sardinians. Di Francesco is set to be sacked with…
Cagliari discuss big changes
Cagliari are not only discussing a new coach to replace Eusebio Di Francesco, but also the return of director Stefano Capozucca. The Sardinians are without a win since November 7…
Cagliari silence after Torino defeat
Cagliari decided to not speak to the press after the 1-0 defeat to Torino and coach Eusebio Di Francesco’s position seems uncertain. Nobody came to talk to the press after…
Di Francesco must assess Nainggolan
Cagliari coach Eusebio Di Francesco said the Rossoblu ‘obviously want to beat’ Torino on Friday and hopes to have Radja Nainggolan available. The Rossoblu are desperate for points and hopes…
Cagliari in retreat until Friday
Cagliari are desperate for points and have reportedly entered a retreat ahead of the match against Torino on Friday night. The Rossoblu are 18th in Serie A after back-to-back defeats…
EDF: ‘Cagliari empty-handed again’
Eusebio Di Francesco is increasingly frustrated after Cagliari ‘allowed Atalanta no shots on target for 70 minutes and ended empty-handed.’ The Sardinians capitulated at the 90th minute when substitute Luis…
Di Francesco seeks Cagliari ‘turning point’
Eusebio Di Francesco acknowledges Atalanta are a tough opponent, but trusts Cagliari will finally ‘reach that turning point’ for their season. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click…
Di Francesco’s Cagliari inspired by Roma
Eusebio Di Francesco explains what inspired him to switch Cagliari’s tactical system against Lazio. ‘I used it when Roma beat Barcelona.’ The switch to a three-man defence with January signing…
Di Francesco drops Rugani hint
Eusebio Di Francesco hints he could start Daniele Rugani in a new tactical system against Lazio. ‘I need to save Cagliari and it’s all about the points right now.’ It…
EDF: ‘Cagliari lost two points’
Cagliari coach Eusebio Di Franchesco felt the Rossoblu ‘lost two points’ as Sassuolo scored a last-gasp equaliser in the 1-1 draw on Sunday. The Casteddu broke the deadlock against the…
Cagliari confirm EDF, call Asamoah
After announcing Eusebio Di Francesco has signed a new contract, it’s reported Cagliari will also bring in Kwadwo Asamoah. The Sardinians are in the relegation zone after six consecutive Serie…
EDF ‘proud’ of Cagliari contract extension
Eusebio Di Francesco is ‘proud’ to have signed a contract extension with Cagliari. ‘Now I want to repay the club’s trust.’ The Sardinians are involved in the relegation race with…
Giulini: ‘Cagliari extended with Di Francesco’
Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini announces he has ‘extended Eusebio Di Francesco’s contract’ despite six consecutive Serie A defeats. The Sardinians have just 14 points from 19 rounds, managing three wins,…