MARIO RUI NEWS

Probable for Sampdoria game Rui (thigh) has returned to full training, Napoli announced.

Impact Rui has shaken off a minor injury and will return to the squad list and, if in good enough shape, he could make the XI since Mathias Olivera is banged up. He hasn't featured in a while due to multiple injuries. He has logged five shots (one on target), five chances created, 25 crosses (four accurate), and 11 corners in his last five appearances.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Rui suffered a thigh problem in practice and has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Bologna, Napoli announced.

Impact Rui risks finishing the season on the mend considering the short amount of time left to recover. Mathias Olivera or Bartosz Bereszynski will play on the left flank down the stretch.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Inter Rui (lower leg) didn't feature in Sunday's 3-1 win over Inter.

Impact Rui was back on the bench after a while but didn't get minutes. He could relieve Mathias Olivera in one of two final games.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Inter Rui is fit and in the match day squad to face Inter Milan on Sunday.

Impact Rui returns from a lower leg injury which has kept him out of Napoli's past five matches. The fullback starts from the bench with Mathias Olivera continuing in the starting XI.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Inter clash Rui (lower leg) has practiced in full capacity for two games in a row, Napoli announced.

Impact Rui has recuperated from a tibial plateau fracture that sidelined him for the past five games and is poised to be back on the bench for this one. He has recorded 25 crosses (four accurate), five key passes, 11 crosses, and four interceptions in his last five appearances. His return should impact Mathias Olivera's minutes.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Rui has been diagnosed with an infraction of the right fibular head, Napoli announced.

Impact Rui is dealing with a more serious injury than anticipated and is likely headed for a multi-week absence while the bone heals. Mathias Olivera and Bartosz Bereszynki will star as left-back while he's out.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee problem Rui subbed off early in Tuesday's match versus Milan due to a knee bruise, Napoli informed.

Impact Rui will undergo more tests, but the early diagnosis suggests that the problem isn't overly concerning. Mathias Olivera will fill in if he's forced to miss some time.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Milan Rui was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal match against AC Milan in the 34th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Rui was replaced in the first half by Mathias Olivera at left-back as Napoli tries to turn the UCL quarterfinal tie around at home on Tuesday.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy on both ends versus Milan Rui created two scoring chances and had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and four interceptions in Wednesday's 0-1 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Rui was active in the final third and led his club in crosses thanks to multiple corner kicks and put up numbers in the back as well, although the goal was generated from his side and from a strong play by Brahim Diaz. He has posted six chances created, 29 crosses (five accurate), five tackles (four won), and three clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective versus Lecce Rui won four duels, drew two fouls, and had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Rui led his team in deliveries and had a decent game despite a low-wattage showing by the offense. He has registered five chances created, 24 crosses (four accurate), 11 corners and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in nine crosses versus Milan Rui created one scoring chance and recorded one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 0-4 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Rui put up his unusual numbers on offense despite the loss, although he severely lacked precision in this one. He has registered 32 crosses (five accurate), six chances created, and eight tackles (all won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualification Rui finished serving his two-game ban in Serie A in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Rui will resume being an option domestically as well, but Mathias Olivera has fared well in relief, and the two were already rotating before the suspension. He has notched six chances, 33 crosses (five accurate), 16 corners, and eight tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two games Rui has been handed a two-match ban for "voluntarily hitting an opponent in the groin with a kick while the ball was distant," the League announced.

Impact Rui will have to sit the Lazio and Atalanta clashes barring a successful appeal. Mathias Olivera will likely draw the nod, while Bartosz Bereszynski will serve as the backup.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Empoli Rui sent in eight crosses (two accurate), won one tackle, created one chance, and was expelled at the 67th minute in Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Rui had a productive day on offense as he took care of set pieces, but he received a red card for reacting too vehemently to a foul, and he's at risk of getting a multi-game suspension. Mathias Olivera will start in relief.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Spezia game Rui created three scoring chances, won five duels, and had nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Rui led his side in both deliveries and key crosses, mostly thanks to a series of well-taken set pieces. He has recorded one assist, ten chances created, 28 crosses (five accurate), and nine corners in the past five matches. Napoli will face Cremonese at home next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Roma Rui had three crosses (one accurate), one created chance, one block, and five clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Roma.

Impact Rui wasn't as aggressive as in other instances due to the caliber of the opponents but still put up okay numbers in the final third. He has posted one assist, seven chances created, 19 crosses (three accurate), and seven tackles (five won) in the last four matches.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers host of crosses in Salernitana game Rui created one scoring chance and had one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Rui had great volume and easily paced his team in deliveries, but he couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He has posted one assist, six chances created, 16 crosses (two accurate), and six tackles in the last three appearances. Napoli will host Roma next Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up in Juventus clash Rui had four crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, and two chances created in Friday's 5-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Rui didn't log an assist in this one, but he was instrumental in the fourth goal, as he recovered the ball deep and quickly slipped it to Kvicha Kvarateskhlia, who found Victor Osimhen with a cross. He has posted five key passes, six crosses (two accurate), and four tackles (two won) in the last two appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Sampdoria Rui assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Rui returned to the XI after making way to Mathias Olivera in the previous match and teed up Victor Osimhen with a gorgeous cross from the left wing to record his seventh assist of the season, which is already a career high for him. He has added 38 chances created, 59 crosses (26 accurate), and 22 tackles.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Udinese Rui won three of three tackles and four duels and had two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Udinese.

Impact Rui didn't get the start, but he came off the bench at the break and put together a strong performance, picking up stats in both phases. He has logged six assists, 35 chances created, 57 crosses (25 accurate), and 20 tackles in 15 games (13 starts).

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant versus Empoli Rui created four scoring chances and had two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate), and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Rui put on a shot on the offensive end and paced his team in both crosses and chances, and he was unlucky not to come away with an assist, as he put his teammates in position to score a few times. He has notched two in the last five appearances, registering six shots (two on target), 12 chances created, and 18 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five appearances, but he is alternating with Mathias Olivera more frequently compared to previous months.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Sassuolo game Rui created five scoring chances and assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and five corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Rui paced his team in key passes and was eventually able to record an assist by finding Kvicha Kvaratskhelia with a great ball over the top following a corner kick. It's his second straight and the sixth one in the season. He has posted five shots (three on target), eight chances created, 14 crosses (six accurate), and four interceptions in the last four appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bags in assist Mario Rui assisted once to go with two interceptions in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Rangers FC.

Impact Rui returned to the lineup (rest) and recorded his fifth assist on the season. He is one of Napoli's main source of creating plays and ball distributor when featured in the game while also leading the team in assists. The Portuguese has produces 40 crosses (17 accurate) and 24 chances created in the last five matches played.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Cremonese game Rui assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Rui extended his streak of helpers with another pinpoint cross from the left flank, connecting with Giovanni Simeone this time. He has collected three in a row, adding 11 chances, 12 crosses (six accurate), and eight tackles (five won) in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Torino game Rui created two scoring chances and assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Torino.

Impact Rui found Frank Anguissa with a great cross from the left flank in the first few minutes of the game. It's his second assist in a row and the third in the season. He has posted ten chances created, eight crosses (five accurate), and five interceptions in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE