Nations League: Denayer, Mertens on target in Belgium win
Belgium has opened its Nations League campaign with a 2-0 win at DenmarkSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DRIES MERTENS
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5 A •
1.3 SPG
4 G
5 A
1.3 SPG
Messi unstoppable as Barca beats Napoli to reach CL last 8
Lionel Messi has scored an exquisite solo goal to help Barcelona beat Napoli 3-1 and advance to the Champions League quarterfinals in PortugalAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes two assists in 3-1 victory Mertens tallied two assists, one shot (off target), five chances created, two crosses (one accurate), two fouls drawn and three tackles in Saturday's 3-1 win over Lazio.
Impact The Mertens' genius was on a front display here after setting up both goals for Napoli from open play. He now finally seems fully healthy and will head into the Barca clash next week with three assists over his past two fixtures (one start) while creating a total of seven scoring opportunities. He's already mounted 15 goals and eight assists across all competitions this campaign.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off bench in 3-1 victory Politano scored on his lone shot in five minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 win over Lazio.
Impact Politano made an immediate impact off the bench after taking advantage of a brilliant pass from Dries Mertens and found the back of the net after beating Thomas Strakosha in a one-on-one battle. The former has been in a prolific form with two goals and one assist over his past six matches (three starts) and will behoping for a start next week against Barca.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli striker Mertens vows to help Osimhen adapt to Serie A | Goal.com Napoli forward Dries Mertens has promised to help Victor Osimhen to adapt to Serie A when he completes his move from French side Lille.
JULY 31, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Will return against Lazio Mertens served his suspension in Tuesday's match against Inter.
Impact Mertens is poised to return to the XI over Arkadiusz Milik in the season finale and he has scored in his last two starts. He has tallied nine goals and five assists in the season.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles mightily against Inter Milik took one off-target shot, created three scoring chances and drew three fouls in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.
Impact Milik played almost the entire game but struggled to find room versus a sturdy back-line and was poorly fed. Dries Mertens will be back from suspension and will likely draw the start in Saturday's home game against Lazio.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Inter clash Mertens created two scoring chances, won one tackle and picked up one assist in 23 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo but will be suspended for yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Mertens returned on the pitch after missing a little time due to back problems. Arkadiusz Milik should lead the front-line again in Tuesday's road game against Inter.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Does not play against Parma Mertens (gluteus) was left on the bench in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Parma.
Impact Mertens was in the squad list but unused despite the five subs and Napoli going down in the score. He might be spared again in Saturday's home game against Sassuolo, with Arkadiusz Milik replacing him this time.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Parma match Mertens (glutes) has been included in Napoli's squad list to face Parma Wednesday.
Impact Mertens has a shot to play despite picking up a muscular contusion in the past game, although the coaching staff will be cautious. If he could not start, Hirving Lozano would likely be deployed as false-nine.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gattuso's Napoli draws 2-2 against AC Milan
Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso’s first-ever match against AC Milan has ended in a 2-2 draw in Serie AJULY 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Record-signing Lozano starting to fit in at Napoli
Second-half substitute Hirving Lozano scores the winner in Napoli's 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Genoa in Serie AJULY 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dries Mertens will be key for Napoli down the stretch Dries Mertens will be key for Napoli down the stretch if they hope to finish in the top four and grab a spot in next season's Champions Leag...
JUNE 27, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Napoli wins at Verona, keeps building under Gattuso
Arkadiusz Milik and Hirving Lozano scored in a 2-0 win for Napoli at Hellas Verona in Serie AJUNE 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mertens extends Napoli contract after setting club record
Napoli has extended Dries Mertens' contract four days after the Belgium striker became the club's all-time leading scorerJUNE 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mertens sets record as Napoli advances to Italian Cup final
Mertens sets record as Napoli advances to Italian Cup finalJUNE 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'We were defenseless': Virus left its mark on Italian soccer
'We were defenseless': Virus left its mark on Italian soccerJUNE 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roberto Martínez signs new deal as coach of Belgium
Roberto Martínez signs new deal as coach of BelgiumMAY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Napoli Agree New 3-Year Contract With Chelsea & Inter Target Dries Mertens ens Napoli have agreed a new three-year deal with forward Dries Mertens, who has been attracting interest from a number of clubs - most nota...
MAY 19, 2020 • 12UP.COM
Inter 'Agree' Two-Year Deal With Dries Mertens - Belgian to Serve as Lautaro Martinez Replacement Inter have moved a step closer to signing Napoli star Dries Mertens for free this summer, as the Milan club begin to plan for life after Lau...
MAY 16, 2020 • 12UP.COM
Chelsea still chasing Napoli forward Mertens after Inter approach | Goal.com Frank Lampard and Chelsea haven't given up in their efforts to sign Dries Mertens for next season after Inter approached the Napoli forward...
MAY 16, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Napoli 1 Barca 1: Griezmann's away goal gives ten-man Barca edge after Mertens stunner ANTOINE GRIEZMANN cancelled out Dries Mertens’ opener after the Belgian had become Napoli’s joint all-time leading goalscorer. Gennaro Gattu...
FEBRUARY 25, 2020 • THE-SUN.COM
Mertens Scores Napoli Opener Against Barcelona Dries Mertens scores in 30' to give Napoli a 1-0 lead over Barcelona in the Champions League Round of 16
FEBRUARY 25, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Chelsea joined by Inter in race for Mertens with ace going FREE in summer INTER MILAN are set to rival Chelsea for the free transfer of Dries Mertens in the summer, according to reports in Italy. Napoli want to ext...
FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • THE-SUN.COM
Cagliari 0-1 Napoli | Dries Mertens Scores His 120th Goal For Napoli! | Top Moment | Serie A TIM
FEBRUARY 17, 2020 • YOUTUBE
