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Strikes early Politano scored in the second minute in Napoli's 2-1 win over AC Milan on Sunday.

Impact The forward took three shots (one on target) and also added three crosses, but it was his early goal which set the tone for Napoli. He's unlikely to have that level of success next time out against Bologna, a team which has only conceded 34 goals in 30 matches.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 crosses, three accurate Politano had three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Napoli's last three games saw Politano log double-digit crosses twice. He got at least a few accurate crosses out of the ordeal, totaling five across the aforementioned games. A downside in Politano's many crosses is that even with them, he failed to log an assist.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven attempted crosses in win Politano had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Politano attempted seven crosses, one of which came from a corner to make it 17 crosses in total across the last two matches without an assist. This is his 12th game from 27 this season where he has attempted seven or more crosses and has only collected one assist from these games. Seven of these matches have also been at home.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lively against Inter Politano recorded one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate), one key pass and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Politano was fizzy down the right wing and often glided past his direct opponent but wasn't too precise in his crosses. He has dished two helpers in the last six matches, adding nine shots (one on target), nine chances created and 37 crosses (eight accurate).

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist to goal Politano assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Politano's assist assured Napoli remains undefeated in 2025 and Scott McTominay his third goal since the year change. With it, Politano has turned a new leaf, his recent form showing such with one goal and two assists across Napoli's last four games.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five crosses Politano had five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

Impact In three of Napoli's last four games, Politano has attempted at least five crosses. However, cross accuracy has been an overall issue for him at the same time. Though he did provide one assist, Politano logged only three accurate crosses in the four-game span.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Saturday Politano assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Juventus.

Impact Politano saw another goal contribution Saturday, earning an assist as Napoli toppled Juventus. This makes it two straight matches with a goal contribution for the attacker, as he also scored in their last match. He now has three goal contributions in 21 appearances this season, far from the 15 he notched in 27 appearances last season.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Politano scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win against Atalanta.

Impact Politano scored his second goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted strike in the 27th minute which tied the match at 1-1. It came on one of his two shots in the match. He also won two tackles and made two clearances before he was subbed off in the 82nd minute for Pasquale Mazzocchi.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses against Verona Politano (thigh) had one off-target shot, six crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and one clearance in 77 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Politano didn't face particular restrictions after dealing with a muscular problem and was lively as usual, although he lacked touch in his deliveries. He has posted five shots (one on target), seven key passes, 38 crosses (six accurate) and 12 corners in his last five displays.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Politano (calf) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Verona.

Impact Politano is one of his team's strongest attacking threats for this game given his playmaking upside and set-piece work. He only missed one league game due to the injury, before which he had scored one goal in 18 appearances while averaging 1.3 shots and 1.5 chances created per match.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Verona game Politano (thigh) wasn't mentioned among the players that would miss Sunday's clash with Verona in coach Antonio Conte's pre-game presser.

Impact Politano reprised training late in the week, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed, and could start right away over Cyril Ngonge and Giacomo Raspadori, while Leonardo Spinazzola is likely to move to a more defensive role to replace Mathias Olviera (calf). He has tallied five shots (one on target), 10 key passes, 40 crosses (nine accurate) and 15 corners in his last five outings.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina clash Politano will sit out Saturday's game versus Fiorentina due to a calf problem, coach Antonio Conte announced.

Impact Politano will be better assessed in the next few days. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is unavailable as well, so Giacomo Raspadori, Leonardo Spinazzola or Cyril Ngonge will start opposite David Neres on the wings.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses Saturday Politano registered one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Genoa.

Impact Politano recorded nine crosses in Saturday's win, his third consecutive match with nine or more. He also created multiple chances in his second straight outing. Despite his consistent production of crosses and chances created, he has not recorded a single assist through 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in away win Politano had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Politano continued his run as the most common set piece taker for Napoli as he attempted four corners in a game where he had eight crosses. This is the third time in four matches he has hit this number and by completing three this is only the second time he has completed this number.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws four fouls in Inter game Politano had three crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances and drew four fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Politano was pretty lively down the flank but didn't put up great numbers like most Napoli players in a low-scoring affair. He has tallied one off-target shot, three chances created and 19 crosses (four accurate) in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Farily lively in Atalanta game Politano created one scoring chance and had eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Politano was the only Napoli forward who logged his usual numbers in the lopsided loss. He hasn't contributed to a goal in the last five matches but has notched four chances created, 21 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Cagliari match Politano created one scoring chance and recorded three crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won), and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Politano picked up meager numbers across the board in a tightly-contested game. He has hit the net once and posted eight key passes, 26 crosses (eight accurate) and five shots (two on target) in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses in Como game Politano created one scoring chance and had five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 win against Como.

Impact Politano paced his side in deliveries but wasn't tremendously accurate. David Neres is outplaying him but he has held onto his perch so far. He has scored once and added eight shots (two on target), nine key passes and 34 crosses (eight accurate) in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal in 2-0 win Politano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Monza. He was subbed off due to injury in the 8...

Impact Politano opened the scoring in the 22nd minute of the game with his only shot. The forward also continued taking his share of set pieces and is currently Napoli's top set-piece taker this season. The Italian has now had two chances created or more in three successive matches.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in drawPol Politano had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in nine crosses (three accurate) and drew four fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against juventus.

Impact Politano was his team's best player, especially during the first half, when he initiated several dangerous action from the right flank, but that wasn't enough to break the deadlock. Coming off what can be considered the best campaign of his career, the winger is off to another productive start despite still not scoring or assisting this year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in six crosses in Cagliari match Politano generated two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate), two key passes and two corners in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Politano was lively as usual but wasn't involved in any of the four goals. Despite his sound performances, he might struggle to keep ahold of the starting job given David Neres' displays. He has yet to score or assist, while he has posted 12 shots (two on target), seven chances created and 29 crosses (seven accurate).

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Most shots on pitch but no goal Politano generated five shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Politano took five shots, more than any other player on the pitch, but only got one on target. Last season, he finished with a total of eight goals and seven assists, but he only had two games in which he also had at least five shots.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in opener Politano recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Verona.

Impact Politano started his 2024/25 campaign off well as he recorded eight crosses, something he only did once last season. He also created three chances and took two off-target shots. While he did not record a goal contribution in the blowout loss, it appears his great form from last season has carried over through the summer.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses against Lecce Politano created one chance and recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Politano was yanked at the interval even though he was lively in the first half. He put up better numbers this year as he faced less competition for minutes, ending up with nine goals, eight assists, 88 shots (25 on target) and 81 chances created in 45 appearances (39 starts).

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Fiorentina Politano assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Politano teed up Amir Rrahmani with a precise corner kick in the early going and had a ho-hum showing afterward, contributing across the board on offense. He has logged two assists, 13 shots (four on target), nine key passes and 28 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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