Harry Winks
CAG
Out for Roma clash
Winks "won't be available midweek due to back pain," coach Fabio Pisacane relayed.
Analysis: Winks will pay the price for the short turnaround, as he didn't get to practice after leaving early in the previous game. Roberto Gagliardini, Jacopo Fazzini and Joseph Liteta will soak up his minutes in the midfield.
Forced off with back injury Saturday
Winks was forced off with a back injury at halftime of Saturday's Serie A match against Bologna and was replaced by Roberto Gagliardini, per Cagliari News 24.
Analysis: Winks came off at halftime against Bologna with a back problem, and Roberto Gagliardini replaced him. The midfielder has been a near ever-present with seven starts, so Cagliari will hope the issue proves minor and he is available for their next fixture.
Plays full game
Winks generated one shot (zero on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.
Analysis: Winks covered over 10 kilometers, made 40 passes and also recorded four clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has started all five games this campaign and covered an average of over 10.5 kilometers per game.
Makes club debut
Winks took two shots (one on goal) and made two interceptions during Saturday's 1-0 win over Parma.
Analysis: Winks had a well rounded effort in defensive midfield, finishing with the second most shots on the team and third most interceptions. The midfielder is expected to lock down a starting role in the heart of the pitch for Cagliari following his summer move from Leicester City.
Moves to Cagliari
Winks has joined Cagliari on a permanent deal from Leicester City and signed a two-year contract.
Analysis: Winks wrapped up a three-year run at Leicester City, spending two seasons in the Championship. He scored once, assisted twice and notched 35 shots (nine on target), 49 crosses (12 accurate) and 47 tackles in 34 tilts in the most recent one. He had a mixed fortune in his previous short-lived Serie A stay at Sampdoria, featuring just 20 times, mostly due to injury, without impressing. He'll be one of the top options to replace Gianluca Gaetano and Ibrahim Sulemana in the midfield.
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