Matteo Politano - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Lively showing against Udinese Politano created one scoring chance and recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Politano was one of the most active men for his side and led it in a pair of categories. He sent in at least one cross in his last six displays, totaling 32 (six accurate). He's been a fixture for most of the season, tallying two goals, five assists, 52 shots (14 on target) and 205 crosses (47 accurate) in 40 appearances.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Udinese Politano served a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Pisa.

Impact Politano was replaced by Sam Beukema in this one, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo playing in a more attacking role and Leonardo Spinazzola taking care of the left wing. Miguel Gutierezz and Pasquale Mazzocchi are also options in those roles. Politano had started in five straight matches before his suspension, registering at least one cross and one corner in each of them, totaling 29 (five accurate) and 10, respectively, and adding four key passes, three shots (zero on target) and two tackles (zero won) during that stretch.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Pisa contest Politano recorded six crosses (two accurate), two chances created and three corners and was cautioned for the fifth time in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Politano was sprightly on the wing and paced his club in deliveries, but he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He has swung in at least one cross for the fifth straight contest. He'll miss Sunday's away game versus Pisa due to yellow-card accumulation, considering he was booked once in the Supercoppa. Leonardo Spinazzola and Pasquale Mazzocchi will pick up the slack.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Passable displays in Como bout Politano generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.

Impact Politano led his side in deliveries despite the low number, as Napoli didn't muster a lot of offense in this one. He has started in four consecutive matches over either Leonardo Spinazzola or Miguel Gutierrez, sending in at least one cross in each of them, amassing 23 (three on target) and adding three shots (zero on target), seven corners and two chances created.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli held 0-0 at Champions League-chasing Como in Serie A

Defending champion Napoli was held to a 0-0 draw at Champions League-chasing Como in a result that could help Inter Milan clinch the Serie A title

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Busy but imprecise versus Lazio Politano registered one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (zero accurate) and three corners and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Politano uncorked one of his highest numbers of deliveries in the season, but didn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He has taken at least one shot in six games on the trot, totaling 11 attempts (six on target), scoring and assisting twice and registering nine chances created and 36 crosses (eight on target) over that span.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

No way back for Romelu? Lukaku to be banished from Napoli squad for rest of season over injury debacle

Romelu Lukaku's future at Napoli hangs in the balance as the club consider banishing him for the rest of the season. The Belgian striker fai...

APRIL 14 • goal

No way back for Romelu? Lukaku to be banished from Napoli squad for rest of season over injury debacle

Bags lone goal Monday Politano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 victory against AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Politano scored the only goal of Monday's match, an unassisted strike in the 79th minute which earned all three points for Napoli. He now has four goal contributions over his last four matches after recording just three across his first 24 appearances of the season. He'll look to keep this momentum going Sunday at Parma.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

'We are not happy' - Romelu Lukaku warned 'there will be consequences' for Napoli snub as director addresses feud with striker

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has issued a stern warning to Romelu Lukaku, confirming that the Belgian striker will face "conseque...

APRIL 6 • goal

'We are not happy' - Romelu Lukaku warned 'there will be consequences' for Napoli snub as director addresses feud with striker

Sends in five crosses against Sassuolo Politano recorded three shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners and created three scoring chances in Friday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Politano wasn't involved in the goal but filled the stat sheet again, leading his side in crosses alongside Kevin De Bruyne. He has launched at least one in 14 consecutive displays, amassing 84 (20 accurate). He has recorded multiple shots and key passes in the last three bouts, racking up eight attempts (five on target) and eight chances created, scoring once and assisting twice during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his fourth straight outing with at least one corner, for a total of 10.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa returns to Italy’s team as the Azzurri enter high-stakes World Cup playoffs

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in win Politano scored a goal off three shots (one on target), made an assist, created two chances and sent in seven crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Politano had a man-of-the-match performance here, assisting Rasmus Hojlund for the equalizer just after halftime and then scoring the winner himself with a beautiful volley after the opposing defense failed to clear a corner kick midway through the second frame. This was the first goal of the season for the winger, who was already coming from assisting in the previous game and will hope to keep it up after a very disappointing first half of campaign.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli 2-1 Lecce: Politano completes comeback to boost hosts' top-four hopes Napoli moved within a point of second-placed AC Milan on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Matteo Politano.

MARCH 14 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Serie A leader Inter held 1-1 by Atalanta, giving AC Milan chance to reduce gap

Inter Milan conceded a late equalizer and was held 1-1 by Atalanta at home on Saturday, leaving the door open for AC Milan to further close the gap with the Serie A leader

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Provides assist in Torino game Politano assisted once to go with three chances created, five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-1 win against Torino.

Impact Politano led his side in key passes and bested an opponent in the air and headed the ball toward Eljif Elmas to set up the decisive second goal. It's his four aassists in the campaign. He hadn't had one since early January. He has recorded at least three crosses in the last three fixtures (three starts), racking up 16 deliveries (three accurate) and notching three chances created, four corners and two tackles (two won) through that stretch.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli beats Torino 2-1 to extend unbeaten home run and close gap on second-place AC Milan

Napoli is still the only team in Serie A unbeaten at home this season

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

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.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Di Lorenzo avoids serious injury and could return in a month

Napoli coach Antonio Conte is relieved as Giovanni Di Lorenzo avoids serious knee ligament damage

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens

Antonio Vergara is proving to be Napoli’s new hero as the team’s injury crisis deepens

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Nursing thigh strain Politano suffered a semimembranosus muscle lesion in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Politano is expected to be out for three to four weeks, missing multiple contests in Serie A and the last two UEFA Champions League contests. If David Neres (ankle) doesn't return, Noa Lang, Antonio Vergara and Pasquale Mazzocchi will replace him, as he has been playing in a few roles as of late.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Inter wins at Udinese to fortify Serie A lead before facing Arsenal in Champions League

Inter Milan has consolidated its Serie A lead with a 1-0 win at Udinese

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Hurt late in Sassuolo fixture Politano generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo, soldiering through a thigh injury late in the game, Il Ma...

Impact Politano was relatively active coming off the bench and was treated because of some muscular discomfort, but stayed in the game despite being visibly hampered, as Napoli had used up all their subs. He'll take the tests before Tuesday's continental fixture against Copenhagen. Napoli risk being significantly depleted offensively, as David Neres is tending to an ankle injury and Elijf Elmas bowed out because of dizziness in this one. Noa Lang and Antonio Vergare are the only healthy options.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 13 crosses Wednesday Politano generated one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact Politano recorded 13 crosses in Wednesday's goal-less draw, his second-most in a match this season. He recorded three accurate crosses and created two chances as he tested the Parma defense throughout the 90 minutes. He also recorded one shot, but he failed to record a shot on target in his fourth consecutive match. He was subbed off in the 78th minute for Antonio Vergara.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet showing in Inter bout Politano had three crosses (one accurate) and one corner and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Politano played in a more attacking role, de facto replacing David Neres (ankle), but didn't produce more than usual, failing to create a chance after putting up six in the previous three contests. He has registered three or more crosses in the last six tilts, accumulating 42 (11 accurate) and adding two assists, six shots (two on target) and 13 corners over that span.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio 0-2 Napoli: Politano stars in feisty Serie A clash Matteo Politano created both of Napoli's goals as they saw off Lazio 2-0 in a Serie A clash that saw three red cards.

JANUARY 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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