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Mancini calls up 34 players for his first Italy squad since returning

Roberto Mancini has called up 34 players to his first Italy squad since returning as coach

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores and assists versus Genoa Vergara scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one on target) and one chance created in 23 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Vergara willed his team to victory alongside Kevin De Bruyne off the bench, as the two combined on both goals. He found his teammate in the box to set up the first one, while he slotted it in the empty ned after getting past the goalie on the game-sealing one. He'll push Matteo Politano for minutes this year after his breakout season was cut short by a foot injury. He posted two goals, two assists, 16 shots and 15 key passes in 16 showings (10 starts) in 2025/2026.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in Bologna game Vergara (foot) didn't play in Monday's 3-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Vergara shook off a significant foot injury but wasn't deployed in this one, even though Napoli were short-handed without Kevin De Bruyne (eye). The starter isn't dealing with a serious issue, and Giovane and Eljif Elmas are also options in his roles. Vergara has registered five shots (one on target), four key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Named to bench Vergara (foot) is on the bench for Monday's match against Bologna.

Impact Vergara is on the team sheet again after training this week, ending a seven-match absence by earning a spot on the bench. He saw a string of starts before his injury but was unused for nearly the entire first half of the season, hoping to earn some in the final few games of the campaign.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option for Bologna match Vergara (foot) has successfully ramped up in training this week and will be part of the squad Monday, barring a late setback, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Vergara hasn't played since early March due to a severe case of plantar fasciitis, missing seven games in a row. He was a regular prior to his injury, but Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa and Scott McTominay have all recovered since then, and the coach tweaked the scheme. He has created at least one chance in his last three displays, accumulating four, assisting once and notching three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances during that stretch.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip more matches Vergara (foot) "could reasonably return in late April or early March for the last few games of the season," his agent Mario Giuffredi told Stile TV.

Impact Vergara has skipped the last two matches while nursing a significant plantar fascia strain and will stay on the shelf longer after the break. He benefited from several absences to become a regular before the problem, but Napoli have more options now. Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay, Alisson Santos and Elijf Elmas have manned the position while he was out.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing lingering injury Vergara has been playing through plantar fasciitis for a while and will miss one or two matches to try healing, Il Mattino reported.

Impact Vergara has been managing the issue over the last couple of weeks while the team was very short-handed, but it became too bothersome in the Torino tilt. He might be shut down for a while now that Frank Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne have returned, and Scott McTominay and Stanislav Lobotka, who are out due to thigh problems, aren't far behind. Giovane and Miguel Gutierrez could also enjoy an uptick in minutes, depending on the formation.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off at halftime against Torino Vergara left Friday's match versus Torino at the interval due to a foot injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Vergara had an uneventful showing, failing to record meaningful stats, and picked up a plantar problem shortly before intermission and didn't return from the locker room. He'll need to be assessed before next Saturday's fixture against Lecce. Frank Anguissa replaced him off the bench, returning from a lengthy absence.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Assists the opener Vergara assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Verona. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Vergara provided the touch that set up Rasmus Hojlund's header, claiming his second assist of the season. Since his January debut against Sassuolo, he has not missed a start across 10 games across all competitions, netting three goals from 10 shots and creating 14 chances for his teammates.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Como beats Napoli on penalties to advance to Coppa Italia semifinals

Como advanced to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after beating Italian champion Napoli in a penalty shootout

FEBRUARY 10 • 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

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Mancini calls up 34 players for his first Italy squad since returning

Como beats Napoli on penalties to advance to Coppa Italia semifinals

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

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