The striker ends a nine-month Serie A goal drought with two goals in his second start for Cagliari. Will this performance change the penalty kick order?
Signed in the waning days of the transfer window, Andrea Belotti is swiftly proving to be a pivotal summer acquisition for Cagliari. Strongly endorsed by coach Pisacane, “Il Gallo” (The Rooster) immediately vindicated the trust placed in him: first, a crucial header assisting Mina`s opening goal in his debut against Parma, followed by a magnificent brace against Lecce at Via del Mare. This strong start to the season corroborates coach Pisacane`s recent remarks: “I found him to be in better shape than I anticipated. Andrea possesses an immense desire to reignite his career and the youthful spirit of a young boy. He will be fundamental for us.” True to his word, Belotti is now poised to become a central figure in fantasy football once more.
Belotti: A Return to the Spotlight
After a nine-month barren spell without a Serie A goal, “Il Gallo” has finally rediscovered his scoring touch. The double strike against Lecce earned him an impressive 7 rating (and a fantasy score of 13), elevating his career tally to 116 goals in the Italian championship. Belotti also notched a unique record: he is the first player in the three-points-for-a-win era to score two goals in his 350th Serie A appearance. Reinvigorated by Pisacane`s unwavering confidence, the center-forward now faces the task of maintaining this goal-scoring consistency. In Gazzetta`s Fantacampionato, Belotti, valued at 19 credits, presents an excellent low-cost option to bolster any attacking line-up.
The Penalty Kick Hierarchy
Despite his penalty goal, it might be premature to crown Belotti as Cagliari`s primary penalty taker. Coach Pisacane clarified the situation: “Andrea showed courage in asking Mina for the ball to take the penalty, and I greatly appreciated that gesture. The players are adults, and it`s only right that whoever feels most confident should step up.” Consequently, Sebastiano Esposito (who was not on the field when the penalty was awarded) and Colombian defender Yerry Mina maintain their positions at the top of the pecking order for spot kicks.
