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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Moves to Napoli Marianucci is transferring to Napoli on a permanent deal from Empoli.

Impact Marianucci had a strong second half of the season, even though his previous side eventually got relegated, totaling 28 tackles, 19 interceptions, 62 clearances and eight blocks in 18 games (12 starts), with one clean sheet. He'll be one of the top deputies at Napoli.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Lazio Marianucci registered two shots (one on goal), five tackles (two won), six clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Marianucci starred as a central midfielder in the first half as Empoli were down several options and held his own, also venturing forward a couple of times. He moved to his natural role as a defender after the interval, putting up good numbers. He'll split duties with Saba Goglichidze with Ardian Ismajli now back to full health. He has logged six or more clearances in four of his last five displays, amassing 35 and tallyign 10 tackles (five won), 12 interceptions and six blocks, with one clean sheet.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Napoli clash Marianucci had five interceptions, one tackle, three blocks and three clearances in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Marianucci had his hands full while dealing with Romelu Lukaku and the other Napoli attackers and, while he was unable to stop them, he filled the stat sheet. He has started in six straight fixtures, logging 14 tackles (eight won), 13 interceptions, 37 clearances and six blocks, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shines against Cagliari Marianucci drew three fouls and generated one tackle (zero won), 11 clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Marianucci was tested but responded well and put together arguably his best performance of the season, setting new season highs in a couple of stats. He has started in five consecutive matches, totaling 13 tackles (five won), eight interceptions, 34 clearances and three blocks, contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up stats versus Como Marianucci won two of two tackles and recorded one interception, nine clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Marianucci had another excellent display even though his side once again failed to keep the clean sheet, setting a new season high in clearances. He has outplayed Saba Goglichidze as of late, but both will stay involved while Ardian Ismajli (thigh) is sidelined. He has logged 12 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 23 clearances and three blocks in the last five tilts.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance Marianucci generated four tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact With seven clearances, Marianucci had a season high of clearances, while also making four tackles in the process. He's appeared 10 times in league play, totaling 16 tackles with 21 clearances with four starts.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Marianucci finished serving his two-game ban in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Marianucci will return against Genoa and could get an opportunity if Ardian Ismajli (thigh) and Mattia Viti (knee) remain sidelined, as the coach had to adapt Giuseppe Pezzella to the role due to a lack of alternatives. He has recorded five tackles (two won), two interceptions and six clearances in his last five showings (two starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for two games Marianucci has been handed a two-game suspension for kicking an opponent in the groin while getting up, the League announced.

Impact Marianucci was deemed to have acted intentionally and will be unavailable versus Udinese and Atalanta. He's usually a deputy but has played more lately since Ardian Ismajli (thigh) has been banged up and Saba Goglichidze has been involved in some negotiations. Empoli also won't have Mattia Viti (knee) for a couple of games. Liberato Cacace could adapt to the position like earlier in the season in a pinch.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in Milan clash Marianucci picked up a red card and was sent off in the 65th minute of Saturday's match versus Milan after generating two shots (zero on goal) and two interceptions.

Impact Marianucci was having an okay showing but was expelled for a reaction foul after getting tangled up with an opponent, leaving his side with ten men. He'll be suspended for Sunday's away game versus Udinese. Liberato Cacace will likely move to the back if Ardian Ismajli (thigh) and Mattia Viti (knee) are unavailable.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE