Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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

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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

Season high in shots Di Lorenzo registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Di Lorenzo has started every match for Napoli this season, missing only one through suspension. In this game, he attempted a season-high four shots while contributing defensively to the team's third clean sheet of the week with one tackle won, one interception, and two clearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Lecce Di Lorenzo won two of two tackles and had two shots (one on goal), three clearances and three crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Di Lorenzo was fairly active on both ends but didn't put up big numbers in either phase. He has notched eight crosses (one accurate), six tackles (five won), eight clerances and three blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne goes off after scoring in Napoli win, Vardy celebrates 1st Cremonese goal with backflip

Kevin De Bruyne’s goal has helped Napoli secure a 3-1 win over Inter Milan but it may come at a cost

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Pulisic's near-perfect start to Serie A hits a snag with penalty miss in AC Milan's draw at Juventus

A missed penalty kick by Christian Pulisic proved costly as AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at Juventus in Serie A to end a five-match winning streak for the revamped Rossoneri

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Suspension served Di Lorenzo served his one-match ban during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sporting.

Impact Di Lorenzo is eligible to return in Champions League action after serving his one-match ban. The defender will be back available for an Oct. 21 trip to PSV Eindhoven. Di Lorenzo has started every match he's been available for this season, going the full 90 in all but the one he was sent off in.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Everybody enjoys good football' - Kevin De Bruyne shares Luka Modric admiration after Napoli lose to 10-man AC Milan in Serie A clash

In a thrilling Serie A encounter, AC Milan edged out Napoli 2-1 at the San Siro, with Christian Pulisic and Alexis Saelemaekers putting Mila...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • goal

'Everybody enjoys good football' - Kevin De Bruyne shares Luka Modric admiration after Napoli lose to 10-man AC Milan in Serie A clash

Pulisic magic leaves Milan wondering what American can do when fully fit after he destroys Napoli

Christian Pulisic led AC Milan to a 2-1 victory over Napoli, handing the defending champions their first loss of the season

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Conte: Di Lorenzo dismissal ruined Napoli's Champions League return Napoli started their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in a game that saw Giovanni Di Lorenzo sent off.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Kevin De Bruyne's Man City return lasts only 26 minutes due to Napoli red card

Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City return was cut short when the Napoli midfielder was substituted after only 26 minutes following a red card for teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent off Thursday Di Lorenzo was shown a straight red card and sent off during Thursday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Di Lorenzo was handed his marching orders and sent off inside the opening 21 minutes. The defender brought down Erling Haaland just outside the area, and after a VAR check it was changed to a straight red. Di Lorenzo will be suspended for an Oct. 1 clash with Sporting. Mathias Olivera could get the start for that match with Di Lorenzo out.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool 18-year-old Leoni called up by Italy for World Cup qualifiers

The 18-year-old Liverpool center back Giovanni Leoni is one of three players given their first national team call-up by new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet against Sassuolo Di Lorenzo had one cross (zero accurate), one clearance and two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Di Lorenzo was diligent in the back but didn't attack as much as in his best performances, perhaps because Napoli are still working out their new formation. He notched three goals, two assists, 38 key passes and 63 crosses (11 accurate) last year, contributing to 18 clean sheets.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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