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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Held in check in Genoa fixture Vergara drew four fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), four tackles (three won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Vergara couldn't replicate his previous glitzy performances and tracked back a lot following a red card, matching his season high in tackles. The coach has continued to give him big minutes despite the arrivals of Giovane and Alisson Santos, but the situation could change once Matteo Politano (thigh) is cleared. Vergara has fired one or more shots in six consecutive contests, totaling 11 attempts (five on target), scoring twice and adding 10 key passes and 13 crosses (five accurate) over that span.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Højlund rescues Napoli with dramatic 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A

Rasmus Højlund has scored a last-gasp penalty to help 10-man Napoli win 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Nets and assists in Fiorentina game Vergara scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Vergara extended his hot stretch by finishing with aplomb after the ball trickled to him on a punt kick by Alex Meret and fed Miguel Gutierrez ahead of the second goal. He has been surging while David Neres (ankle) and Matteo Politano (thigh) have been sidelined. He has started and taken at least one shot in the last five games, racking up 10 (five accurate) and posting 10 key passes and 12 crosses (five accurate) over that span. Additionally, he has registered one or more tackles in the last four fixtures, amassing 12 (seven won).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens

Antonio Vergara is proving to be Napoli’s new hero as the team’s injury crisis deepens

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores first Champions League goal Vergara scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (two accurate), creating a chance and making four tackles (winning two) during Wednesday's 3-2 loss t...

Impact Vergara found the back of the net in the 33rd minute while leading Napoli in shots, crosses and tackles during the defeat. The goal was the first of Vergara's senior career as he's he's combined for six shots, four chances created and seven crosses over his last three Champions League appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in league debut Vergara registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Vergara made his first league start and delivered a solid attacking display with one shot and two chances created while taking four corners and sending in four crosses before being substituted in the 62nd minute. His only previous start came against Cagliari in the Coppa Italia, where he recorded an assist, while he has logged just 27 minutes across five league appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE