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Milan loses Ibrahimović to injury in 0-0 draw against Juve

AC Milan lost more ground on league leader Inter Milan and also lost another important player ahead of the derby as it drew 0-0 against Juventus at San Siro

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fiorentina beats Napoli 5-2 to reach Italian Cup quarters

Fiorentina has reached the Italian Cup quarterfinals by beating Napoli 5-2 after extra time in a match that included three red cards and a stoppage-time equalizer

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates five chances Mertens took two off target shots, crossed three times (one accurate) and created five chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Mertens was held off the scoresheet but played well going forward on Sunday. The attacker finished with the third highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while leading Napoli with five chances created in the win.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Juventus Mertens took five shots (three on target), created one chance, drew one foul and scored a goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Mertens broke the deadlock in the first half with a vicious effort from inside the box and proceeded to pace his team in shots. He will likely continue to have the upper hand on Andrea Petagna until Victor Osimhen (face/COVID-19) is back. He had not scored in three Serie A games. He is now up to six goals, 22 shots and seven chances in 14 appearances. Napoli will host Sampdoria Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus 1-1 Napoli ' The spoils are shared at the Allianz Stadium ' Serie A 2021/22

JANUARY 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires three shots against Spezia Mertens sent in five inaccurate crosses, took three shots (two on target), had four successful take-ons and won four duels in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Mertens had an okay first half, but the coach inexplicably took him out at intermission to insert Andrea Petagna, who was underwhelming. He has not scored in four matches, where he has taken six shots and created three chances. Instead, he had produced more in the first few matches after Victor Osimhen's got injured. Napoli will visit Juventus on January 6th.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target versus Atalanta Mertens took three shots (one on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Mertens temporarily put his team on top in the second half by beating a high offside trap and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie. He has fully taken advantage of Victor Osimhen's absence as he has found the target five times in the last four games, adding 12 shots and three chances created. Napoli will host Empoli next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli draws at Sassuolo, Milan beats Genoa to close gap

Junior Messias continued his scoring form by netting twice for AC Milan to help the Rossoneri get back on track in the league with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Genoa

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in draw Mertens scored once on one shot during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Mertens scored his third goal in two games in only 66 minutes on the pitch. The forward has been efficient with four goals in three starts, and has truly played his way back into the starting XI. Victor Osimhen is still the top option but the veteran Mertens certainly still has plenty of talent.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mertens and Fabian Stunners Seal Huge Napoli Win! ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 14 ' Serie A 2021/22

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Scores brace against Lazio Mertens took two shots /both on target), had two successful take-ons won four duels and scored two goals in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Mertens had a clutch performance as he hit the net with two gorgeous shots in his lone attempts of the game. He has quickly established himself as the top option to fill in for Victor Osimhen, so Andrea Petagna will see minutes only when he needs a breather. He has logged three goals, seven shots, three chances and four crosses in eight games. Napoli will face Sassuolo away Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli beat Lazio 4-0 to take the outright lead of Serie A on the night it paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Afena-Gyan sealed a late brace with a long-range strike ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 13 ' Serie A 2021/22

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Inter Mertens took three shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), drew one fould and scored a goal in 15 minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Mertens made the most of his minutes by re-opening the contest with a tremendous effort from outside the box. However, he also missed an easy volley from close range that would have leveled the match in the final minutes. He is poised to get more minutes going forward since Victor Osimhen picked up a serious injury. This was his first Serie A goal as he had seen limited action so far. He has posted five shots, two chances created and four crosses in seven games (one start). Napoli will host Lazio Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Milan loses Ibrahimović to injury in 0-0 draw against Juve

Fiorentina beats Napoli 5-2 to reach Italian Cup quarters

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Napoli draws at Sassuolo, Milan beats Genoa to close gap

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Napoli finally beaten as Inter revives Serie A title bid

Milan derby ends in draw; Napoli held 1-1 by Verona

8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header