Lecce midfielder Medon Berisha returns amid defeat to Cagliari

Following Lecce’s 1-0 defeat against Cagliari, midfielder Medon Berisha made his return to the pitch after an injury layoff dating back to December 2025. Berisha expressed the emotional significance of his return and noted his versatility, stating he can play as both a deep-lying midfielder and an attacking midfielder.

Berisha criticized the team’s performance, noting that Cagliari’s intensity and attitude were superior. He also addressed a controversial moment regarding a potential penalty involving N’Dri and Gagliardini, though he remained non-committal on discussing the incident immediately following the match.

Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco attributed the loss to a lack of competitive intensity and technical precision. He emphasized that the team was overwhelmed by Cagliari’s rhythm and conceded too much space. Di Francesco indicated that he intends to work with the squad during the week to improve their competitive drive and tactical discipline.