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Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet versus Bologna Di Lorenzo had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), five crosses (one accurate) and two dribbles in Thursday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Di Lorenzo and the Napoli back line have been on an absolute fire holding on to their fourth straight clean sheet and eighth on the season. The full-back is still looking for his first goal or assist but has racked up two shots, three chances created and 13 crosses over his past three matches alone.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Roma clash Di Lorenzo sent in four crosses (zero on target), had one interception and two clearances and won six duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Roma.

Impact Di Lorenzo had a diligent display in the back and came in second for crosses within his team, but he could not find a teammate in any of them. He has notched eight chances created, 13 crosses, 14 tackles and 13 clearances in nine games, with six clean sheets. Napoli will face Bologna at home Thursday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances versus Sampdoria Di Lorenzo sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions and four clearances in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Di Lorenzo continues to provide a valuable contribution in both phases and to fill the stat-sheet in multiple categories. He has recorded eight tackles, six chances created, six crosses and seven interceptions in five matches. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins ten duels against Juventus Di Lorenzo sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and won two of three tackles and ten duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Di Lorenzo was a steady hand in both phases, as it has become customary for him. He has tallied three shots, four chances created, seven tackles and four interceptions through three games. Napoli will face Udinese away next Monday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Genoa Di Lorenzo created two scoring chances, had three interceptions, won six duels and drew three fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Di Lorenzo had a pretty energetic performance and managed to pick up stats at both ends, as it has become customary for him at this point. He notched three goals and six assists last season. Napoli will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuffs stat-sheet versus England Di Lorenzo sent in four crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, had three interceptions and won 10 duels in Sunday's 4-3 win over England on PKs.

Impact Di Lorenzo was caught out of position on the opening goal, when Italy were scrambling back after a corner kick, but he then proceeded to have a busy performance on both ends. He has been decent since taking over from the injured Alessandro Florenzi, registering seven crosses, 19 tackles, 14 clearances and five shots in six games. He will continue to be Napoli starter in the role in the upcoming campaign.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Spain Di Lorenzo had three clearances and two interceptions, won six duels and drew two fouls in Tuesday's 5-3 win on PKs over Spain.

Impact Di Lorenzo stayed in the lineup despite Alessandro Florenzi being available and turned in another decent shift on the right flank. He has registered five shots, 15 tackles, five interceptions and 13 clearances in five Euro appearances. Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final Sunday.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Causes penalty in Belgium match Di Lorenzo won two of seven tackles and ten duels, had five clearances and drew three fouls in Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium.

Impact Di Lorenzo put another good-looking stat-line, however, he contributed to re-opening the contest late in the first half by fouling Jeremy Doku in the box. He has tallied five shots, two created chances, 13 tackles and ten clearances in four Euro games. Alessandro Florenzi might be back for Tuesday's semi-final against Spain, but it is uncertain whether he will be ready to start right away.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Italy advances to semifinals at Euro 2020

Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins countless duels versus Austria Di Lorenzo took three off-target shots, won two of three tackles and 16 duels and drew five fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win over Austria.

Impact Di Lorenzo mostly focused on defending in this one and took his shots mostly on set pieces. He had a very solid outing in the back. He will likely continue starting for as long as Alessandro Florenzi is sidelined. He has posted four shots, three crosses and six tackles in three Euro contests. Italy will face Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals Friday.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Switzerland Di Lorenzo had three clearances, won six duels and two of three tackles and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Switzerland.

Impact Di Lorenzo did not attack as much as in the first game, but he was very solid defensively and actively contributed to the clean sheet. He will likely get the nod again Sunday versus Wales given Alessandro Florenzi's precarious conditions.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European Championship

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sassuolo forward Raspadori gets 1st call up to Italy's squad

Sassuolo’s 21-year-old forward Giacomo Raspadori received his first call-up to Italy’s national team when coach Roberto Mancini named a 33-man squad for the Azzurri’s first Europea...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores versus Udinese Di Lorenzo took two shots (one on target), had two interceptions, won two of four tackles and scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Di Lorenzo hit the net on a tap-in stemming from a corner kick. He has been an asset on offense over the last nine matches as he has scored twice, provided two assists, created 15 chances and sent in 16 crosses. Napoli will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli bolsters CL chances with 5-1 rout of Udinese

Napoli has boosted its chances of qualifying for the Champions League by routing Udinese 5-1 to move into second spot in Serie A

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen nets 2 as Napoli beats Spezia 4-1 to boost CL hopes

Victor Osimhen’s latest impressive display saw him score two and set up another to help Napoli crush relegation-threatened Spezia 4-1 in Serie A and boost its Champions League hope...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kessié snatches draw for title-chasing Milan against Udinese

Franck Kessié scored a penalty with the last kick of the match to rescue a 1-1 draw for title-chasing AC Milan against Udinese in Serie A

MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late Lukaku goal helps Inter set up quarterfinal with Milan

Substitute Romelu Lukaku scored a last-gasp winner as Inter Milan beat Fiorentina 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ageless Ibrahimović scores 2 as AC Milan wins 3-1 at Napoli

Zlatan Ibrahimović remains unstoppable and AC Milan remains unbeaten atop Serie A

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS