Como beats Napoli on penalties to advance to Coppa Italia semifinals
Como advanced to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after beating Italian champion Napoli in a penalty shootoutFEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press
Matteo Politano - Returs to action Politano (thigh) came off the bench in Wednesday's Coppa Italia tilt against Como.
Impact Politano recovered from a thigh lesion and played his first game in about a month. He'll compete with Miguel Gutierrez, Giovane and Elijf Elmas in a few different roles, especially with Giovanni Di Lorenzo (knee/foot) on the mend. He had started in five of six matches before the injury, recording eight shots (two on target), eight key passes and 43 crosses (12 accurate) and scoring once in that span.
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Pasquale Mazzocchi - Starts in Coppa Italia Mazzocchi (lower leg) returned and played an hour in Wednesday's cup game versus Como.
Impact Mazzocchi worked his way back from an injury that kept him three weeks on the shelf and relieved Miguel Gutierrez on the right wing. Matteo Politano also shook off his injury in the same. role. Mazzocchi's role is unlikely to grow. He has appeared in six Serie A games (one start), posting seven crosses (two accurate), two interceptions and five clearances.
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Malen's priceless double keeps Roma in touch with Serie A pack
Donyell Malen has scored a priceless double and Roma has beaten Cagliari 2-0 to stay in touch with the leading pack at the top of Serie AFEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press
