Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Diagnosed with thigh strain Di Lorenzo is nursing a left adductor longus strain, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo got hurt in the previous Serie A game a week ago and will have a fortnight to recuperate ahead of the Torino game on November 21. Sam Beukema will likely replace him again against Lazio on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Porto bout Di Lorenzo (thigh) isn't with the team while awaiting the test results, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo headed back to Naples for the exams while the rest of the squad stayed in Turin for a couple of days before departing toward Oporto. Matteo Politano could take care of the whole flank in a different scheme in this one.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Exits at halftime against Juventus Di Lorenzo recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two clearances and drew two fouls in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Juventus before bowing out because of an adductor injury...

Impact Di Lorenzo extended his streak of outings with one or more clearances to eight matches but didn't do much in other areas before leaving early due to a thigh issue. He'll have to be assessed before Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Porto. The coach would have to come up with an unusual solution for the right-back position if he missed time, as Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh) is injured and Luca Marianucci isn't eligible to play in Europe and is suspended for the next Serie A tilt.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener in 4-1 win Di Lorenzo assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Monza.

Impact Di Lorenzo provided his second assist of the season as he helped supply Rasmus Hojlund for the opening goal of the match that his side would go on to win 4-1. This was his first assist since round three in Serie A this season. The assist means that the defender has surpassed his single assist last season this year.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Passable showing versus Glimt Di Lorenzo registered one shot (one on goal), two clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Glimt.

Impact Di Lorenzo had fewer opportunities to attack as he starred in a more defensive role and wasn't great in the back, like most of the Napoli defense, but he picked up a small amount of stats in a few different categories. He has sent in at least one cross in six games on the trot, piling up 14 (two accurate) and notching five shots (three on target), eight tackles (six won) and one block over that span. Furthermore, this was his fifth straight game with one or more clearances (six total). Instead, he ended four-game streaks with at least one key pass and one interception.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sound display in Fiorentina clash Di Lorenzo had four crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and one chance created and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Di Lorenzo put together another solid two-game display, setting a new season high in crosses, but his touch was lacking. He has notched at least one tackle in six fixtures on the trot, piling up 15 (11 won) and adding 10 crosses (zero accurate), four interceptions and four key passes over that span, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Di Lorenzo assisted once to go with two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Di Lorenzo completed the final pass before Rasmus Hojlund's goal during the 53rd minute against the Nerazzurri. Other than the assist, the captain won seven of his 12 individual duels in a tough defensive challenge. His most notable numbers after the first three games of the Serie A campaign include nine tackles, five crosses and two chances created. He'll look to stay active as a two-way contributor on the right flank in future contests.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Genoa clash Di Lorenzo registered three crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and one block and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Di Lorenzo was rock-solid defensively but mostly stayed in the back and wasn't a factor on the other end. A severe injury limited him to 35 appearances last season, during which he contributed to ten clean sheets and posted 51 tackles, 12 interceptions and 53 interceptions, scoring twice and assisting once. He'll be backed up by youngster Costantino Favasuli.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Di Lorenzo keen to finish career at Napoli Giovanni Di Lorenzo joined Napoli in 2019, and he has no intention of leaving the club anytime soon, describing it as his "home".

JULY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Average showing versus Udinese Di Lorenzo created one scoring chance and registered one tackle (zero won), two blocks and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Di Lorenzo returned to the rearguard after playing on the wing last week and helped secure the clean sheet but wasn't too busy. He has put up at least one clearance in the final three contests, totaling five. He halted a three-game streak with at least one cross in this one. He's been affected by a pair of significant injuries this campaign, appearing just 35 times, scoring twice and logging 48 crosses (six accurate), 52 tackles and 53 clearances, with 12 clean sheets.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne Suffers Split Cheekbone, Antonio Conte Confirms

Napoli have been dealt a major blow just before the penultimate match of the Serie A season, with Kevin De Bruyne ruled out of action.

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne Suffers Split Cheekbone, Antonio Conte Confirms

Finds the target in Bologna bout Di Lorenzo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Di Lorenzo returned to the XI after months but didn't look 100 percent and had a rough outing in the back, struggling to keep up with the opponents and causing a PK, but he hit the net with an alert finish on a set piece. He'll face competition from Sam Beukema and Mathias Olivera in the last two games. He has tallied nine crosses (one accurate), six tackles (three won) and six clearances in his last five outings, with no clean sheets.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli

A stoppage time goal from Jonathan Rowe has given Bologna a 3-2 win against Napoli in a pulsating Serie A encounter

MAY 11 • Associated Press

DNP in Como fixture Di Lorenzo (foot/knee) wasn't fielded in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.

Impact Di Lorenzo stayed on the bench in his first game back from a pair of serious injuries that forced him to miss months. He could unseat Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus (personal) and Mathias Olivera (thigh) once he's fit enough to start. He recorded nine crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (five won) and five clearances in his last five showings back in January, with one clean sheet.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Di Lorenzo (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Como.

Impact Di Lorenzo has been included in the squad after closing in on full fitness following three months on the sidelines due to a knee sprain and foot injury, with the coaching staff easing him back via the bench in line with the approach taken with other Napoli players returning from major injuries in recent weeks. The versatile defender has recorded eight tackles, nine crosses and five clearances in his last five appearances prior to his setback, contributing to one clean sheet over that span, and his gradual reintegration will eventually see him compete with Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus, Mathias Olivera and Matteo Politano across multiple roles. His return to the starting lineup is expected to follow in the coming fixtures as he builds back his match sharpness after such a prolonged absence.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Como clash Di Lorenzo (foot) has successfully ramped up in training and should be a bench option for Saturday's game versus Como, Mediaset reported.

Impact Di Lorenzo is close to full fitness after missing three months because of a knee sprain and foot injury. He'll likely be eased into action like other Napoli players returning from major injuries in recent weeks. He'll compete with Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus, Mathias Olivera and Matteo Politano once he's able to start, as he can handle multiple roles. He has recorded eight tackles (five won), nine crosses (one accurate) and five clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes foot procedure Di Lorenzo will have surgery on his left foot to address a previous injury, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo won't need to go under the knife because of his recent knee sprain, but he took advantage of the situation to solve a lingering problem. The operation is unlikely to affect the timetable for his return, which currently ranges from six to eight weeks, Il Mattino reported.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Di Lorenzo avoids serious injury and could return in a month

Napoli coach Antonio Conte is relieved as Giovanni Di Lorenzo avoids serious knee ligament damage

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Receives encouraging update Di Lorenzo has been diagnosed with a grade two left knee sprain and will soon consult a specialist, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo appears to have avoided an ACL tear, which was the initial fear, and his timetable will hinge on whether he'll need surgery to address less severe knee issues. He's tentatively expected to miss four to six weeks. Sam Beukema and Amir Rrahmani (thigh) will fill in.

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

Feared to have sustained massive injury "Di Lorenzo has probably suffered an ACL tear," coach Antonio Conte announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo will take more exams in the coming days, but the early diagnosis is grim. He'd be sidelined for the rest of the season if it were confirmed. Napoli could opt to search for a replacement in the market.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off against Fiorentina Di Lorenzo left Saturday's game versus Fiorentina at the 30th minute due to a knee injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact Di Lorenzo had a bad-looking torsion while trying to guard an opponent on a corner kick and had to be carted off the pitch. He's primed for tests to verify the severity of the problem. Sam Beukema replaced him in this one, and Amir Rrahmani (thigh) isn't far from returning in the same position.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Di Lorenzo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Di Lorenzo notched his first goal of the season as he scored the equalizer for Napoli in the 82nd minute. Defensively, he registered three clearances.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli draws 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Serie A setback as Inter Milan increases lead

Napoli is surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Logs helper against Atalanta Di Lorenzo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Atalanta.

Impact Di Lorenzo had more freedom to attack thanks to a different scheme and exploited it, finding his maiden helper with a soft cross for Noa Lang on his side's third goal. He has registered at least one tackle in six consecutive appearances, racking up 13, but failed to win one, unlike in the previous five games. He has recorded eight shots (two on target), two key passes and 11 clearances during such a stretch, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Napoli's Di Lorenzo avoids serious injury and could return in a month

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Napoli draws 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Serie A setback as Inter Milan increases lead