GIOVANNI DI LORENZO NEWS

Provides assist versus Sassuolo Di Lorenzo (knee) created three scoring chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), had two clearances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Di Lorenzo started right away after recovering from a knee injury that cost him four games and looked his normal self, and teed up Amir Rrahmani with a cross late in the game. It is his third assist in a row and the fourth in the season. He has logged eight chances, ten crosses (two accurate) and 14 tackles (nine won) in the last five appearances. Napoli will face Torino away Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Sassuolo game Di Lorenzo (knee) has resumed practicing, but it will be left up to him whether to play in Saturday's match against Sassuolo, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo has missed the last four matches because of a knee sprain. If cleared, he could immediately get the nod over Alessandro Zanoli, but there is a chance he is given another week to complete his rehab. He has posted two assists, seven chances, ten crosses (two accurate) and 16 tackles (12 win) in the last five appearances.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss a month Di Lorenzo did not sustain significant damage and could be back in three-to-four weeks, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Di Lorenzo underwent further evaluations after being looked at by the national team's doctors, which confirmed the sprain but ruled out more serious issues. He will skip two or three matches after the break. Kevin Malcuit and Alessandro Zanoli will pick up the slack at the right-back position.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: World Cup spot on the line for Italy and Portugal

It's crunch time in World Cup qualifying in Europe as the playoffs begin with four semifinal matches

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De Sciglio replaces injured Di Lorenzo in Italy squad

Roberto Mancini has called up Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio to replace the injured Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the Italy squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diagnosed with significant injury Di Lorenzo suffered a grade 2 knee sprain in the Udinese match, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo will miss international duties and will undergo further tests to determine whether he sustained ligament damage on top of tweaking his knee. He is highly likely to miss some games. Kevin Malcuit and Alessandro Zanoli are next in line at the right-back position.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan wins 1-0 at Cagliari to maintain Serie A lead

AC Milan is displaying more consistency than its rivals amid a tight race for the Serie A title

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists and subs off versus Udinese Di Lorenzo sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance, won five duels, provided an assist and left Saturday's 2-1 win over Udinese early due to a lower leg injury...

Impact Di Lorenzo had a pretty good performance as he set up the second goal with a perfect square ball for Victor Osimhen after a triangle on the right flank. On the other hand, he could not finish the game after colliding with the opposing goalkeeper while trying to latch onto the ball. He will undergo some tests shortly.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli revives Serie A title hopes with 2-1 win at Verona

Victor Osimhen scored twice and Napoli won 2-1 at Hellas Verona to keep Serie A leader AC Milan within reach

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists the match winner Di Lorenzo had one assist, one shot (off target), one cross, six interceptions, five tackles, two fouls, created one chance and sustained five fouls in the 2-1 victory over Verona...

Impact Though Di Lorenzo will probably be remember for assisting Victor Osimhen's second goal, his real contributions came on defense. The defender is always good for a tackle or two, but his interceptions were off the chart against Verona. Hopefully he can find the same spark in the next match against Udinese.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in Milan game Di Lorenzo sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had two blocks and one interception in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Di Lorenzo was one of the few bright spots for Milan as he managed to pick up stats on both ends and did okay in his duel with Theo Hernandez. He has tallied five chances, six crosses, 11 tackles and four clearances in the last five games. Napoli will face Verona away Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Lazio Di Lorenzo sent in one inaccurate cross, won three of three tackles and seven duels and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Di Lorenzo did not experience lingering effects after a blow to the head in the last Serie A game and was very tidy in the back in this one. Instead, his offensive production comes and goes. He has notched two shots, five chances, five crosses and ten tackles in the last five games. Napoli will face Milan at home Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in Europa League Di Lorenzo (head) logged full minutes in Thursday's 2-4 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Di Lorenzo subbed off early after a blow to the head in the previous game, but all the ensuing tests were negative and he was a full go midweek. He will continue starting in Sunday's away game versus Lazio. He has posted four chances, five crosses, seven tackles and four clearances in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early against Cagliari Di Lorenzo took one shot on target, won one of two tackles and four duels and drew one foul in 27 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari before leaving the game due to a head i...

Impact Di Lorenzo had started off well but had to bow out after a major collision with an opponent. It does not seem like he experienced further issues so he should be available for Sunday's away game versus Lazio.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dzeko's equalizer keeps Inter Milan on top in Serie A

Edin Dzeko’s second-half equalizer at Napoli has secured for Inter Milan a 1-1 draw and the Serie A lead

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines defensively against Juventus Di Lorenzo had three blocks and four interceptions and won two of two tackles and four duels in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Di Lorenzo did not have many opportunities to attack given the caliber of the opponent, but he filled the stat-sheet in the passive phase. He has registered seven chances, six crosses, seven interceptions and nine clearances in the last five games. Napoli will host Sampdoria Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins ten duels against Spezia Di Lorenzo took three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), drew four duels and won ten duels in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Di Lorenzo turned in another busy display, more on offense than on defense in this case. He has tallied one assist, seven crosses, 11 clearances and seven chances in the last five matches. Napoli will visit Juventus on January 6th.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Atalanta Di Lorenzo created two scoring chances and had two blocks and two interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Di Lorenzo had his hands full in the back considering the quality of the opponent, but he managed to contribute a little to the offense too. He often managed to put together well-rounded stat-lines. He has posted 16 chances, 21 crosses, 28 tackles and 25 clearances in 16 games. Napoli will host Empoli next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Lazio Di Lorenzo created two scoring chances, won three of three tackles and seven duels and picked up an assist in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Di Lorenzo logged another decent outing in the back and linked up with Fabian Ruiz on the other end on the final goal of the game. It is his first helper of the campaign. He has scored once and logged 13 chances, 21 crosses and 25 tackles in 14 appearances. Napoli will face Sassuolo away Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Inter Di Lorenzo sent in one accurate cross, had three interceptions and won six duels and two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Di Lorenzo had to focus more on defending in this one and stuffed the stat sheet on that end. He was coming off his first goal of the season. He has logged five shots, 11 chances created, 21 crosses and 22 tackles in 13 games. Napoli will host Lazio Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy and Switzerland still level on points after 1-1 draw

Another missed penalty from Ballon d’Or candidate Jorginho means European champion Italy still has some work to do in order to qualify for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Verona Di Lorenzo won four of four tackles and eight duels, had two successful take-ons and scored on his only shot in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Di Lorenzo hit the net by putting the ball between the goalkeeper's leg on a deep foray into the box. It is his first goal of the campaign. He has posted 20 crosses, 19 tackles, nine chances created and 17 clearances in 12 matches. Napoli will face Inter away after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

AC Milan has been held to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested derby match against defending champion Inter Milan and missed the chance to take the outright lead of Serie A

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS