Napoli Team News - Soccer

Romelu Lukaku - Finds the target in USA clash Lukaku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three completed passes in Monday's 4-1 victory against USA.

Impact Lukaku delivered off the bench again, rounding out the result with a comfortable finish from close range after Hans Vanaken pickpocketed an adversary and slipped the ball to him. It's his third consecutive goal while mostly playing second fiddle to Charles De Ketelaere at the position. He has taken at least one shot in all five games so far, racking up six (three on target) and adding one assist, three chances created and two clearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Napoli confirm Allegri appointment on three-year contract Massimiliano Allegri was always the frontrunner to succeed Antonio Conte at Napoli, and he has now taken the reins on a three-year deal.

JULY 3 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Napoli have a new coach! Max Allegri replaces Antonio Conte after leaving AC Milan as fresh chapter begins for Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne & Co

Napoli have officially confirmed the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach following his departure from AC Milan. The...

JULY 3 • goal

Napoli have a new coach! Max Allegri replaces Antonio Conte after leaving AC Milan as fresh chapter begins for Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne & Co

Napoli hires former Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri on 3-year deal

Napoli has officially hired Massimiliano Allegri as coach

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Luca Marianucci - Back at Napoli after Torino stay Marianucci wasn't retained by Torino past the June 30 deadline.

Impact Marianucci appeared 10 times (six starts) in the second half of last season, notching 33 clearances, nine interceptions and 13 tackles and contributing to one clean sheet, but he wasn't acquired by Torino afterward. Napoli could keep one between him and Rafa Marin to bolster their defense depth gratis.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Returning to Napoli Lang headed back to Napoli, as Galatasaray didn't activate their option to redeem him.

Impact Lang had a serviceable turn in Turkey, posting two goals and three assists in 19 appearances in the second half of the season, but the fixed sum to keep him permanently was rich. He'll be assessed by new Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri during the summer.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Walid Cheddira - Departing Lecce for now Cheddira hasn't been redeemed by Lecce, but his return remains a possibility, L'Edicola reported.

Impact Cheddira scored some key goals to help Lecce avoid relegation down the stretch, but the club deemed his option to buy too expensive. They'll try to bring him back for a different formula or for a cheaper fee, but he's heading back to Napoli for the time being.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Taken off after 56 minutes De Bruyne registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Senegal.

Impact De Bruyne was not too involved in Wednesday's match despite the win, as he was taken off in the 56th minute in a shocking move. He would record a few shots and crosses to go along with a chance created in his time on the field, although his actions were not enough to change the tide. With Belgium finding its momentum once he was off the field, it does raise some questions heading into the round of 16, but it would likely bring even more questions if he didn't remain a starter.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Finds back of net Lukaku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Senegal.

Impact Lukaku would come on the field as a substitute at halftime and play a major part in Belgium's win, as he would score their first goal of the match in the 86th minute, starting their comeback. This comes as a second straight match with a goal, as he bagged a goal and an assist last match in only five minutes of play. This could bring the forward into a starting role for the round of 16, earning three goal contributions in his four appearances (one start) this World Cup.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Marin - Returns to Napoli after loan spell Marin has departed Villarreal following the conclusion of his season-long loan from Napoli, the player announced.

Impact Marin joined Villarreal on loan from Napoli in July 2025 for a fee of one million euros, with the Spanish club holding a purchase option of 15 million euros that they ultimately chose not to exercise. The 23-year-old centre-back came through the Real Madrid academy before spells at Alaves and Napoli, where he won the Serie A title in 2024-25 before heading out on loan. Marin also represented Spain at under-21 level during his time at Villarreal, and now returns to Napoli where he remains under contract until 2029.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Not acquired by Cagliari Folorunsho is returning to Napoli, as Cagliari didn't activate their option to buy.

Impact Folorunsho was a linchpin for most of the campaign, scoring twice and adding 36 shots (nine on target), 14 chances created, and 22 crosses (four accurate) in 27 showings (24 starts). However, his price tag was deemed too expensive. He'll be judged by new Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri during the summer to see whether he could come in handy as a backup.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Makes six tackles in loss Olivera had one cross (zero accurate) and six tackles in Friday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Impact Olivera made the second-most tackles for Uruguay, and what would be his season-high considering his Napoli campaign in 2025-26. The versatile defender also won the second-most duels (seven) during the loss. He finished the World Cup with five chances created, eight tackles and seven clearances in three starts.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Scores goal in victory De Bruyne scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Friday's 5-1 victory versus New Zealand.

Impact De Bruyne capped Belgium's dominant performance with the third goal in the 66th minute, becoming just the second Belgian player to score at three different FIFA World Cups (2014, 2018 and 2026), matching the milestone Romelu Lukaku reached earlier in the same match. He pulled the strings from start to finish, tallying seven shots (two on target) and four chances created while dictating the tempo of an attack that piled up 35 shots, the third-most Belgium have ever recorded in a World Cup match. De Bruyne's masterclass was at the heart of the Red Devils' emphatic 5-1 win, sealing top spot in Group G.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Two goal contributions off bench Lukaku scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 win over New Zealand.

Impact Lukaku came off the bench and found the net in the 86th minute, restoring Belgium's three-goal cushion with a towering header just two minutes after New Zealand had pulled one back. The goal also made him Belgium's all-time leading World Cup scorer with six, breaking Marc Wilmots' previous record of five. He wasn't done there, turning provider in stoppage time by teeing up Alexis Saelemaekers for Belgium's fifth goal with the final kick of the match. Lukaku's game-changing cameo put the finishing touches on a dominant 5-1 victory that sent Belgium into the Round of 32 as Group G winners.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Limited in minutes Lukaku is unlikely to start Saturday's group stage finale against New Zealand as he isn't fully fit and coach Rudi Garcia confirmed he started the last against Iran only due to the...

Impact Lukaku made his first start for club or country in more than a year against Iran, logging one shot over 73 minutes before being substituted as Belgium continue to carefully manage his workload. With the Red Devils needing goals in a must-win matchup, his minutes remain a key storyline. Charles De Ketelaere is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting XI against New Zealand, with Lukaku likely to come off the bench later in the match as the most probable scenario.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Four shots in 3-0 loss McTominay recorded four shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Brazil.

Impact McTominay had the best of Scotland's chances as they lost 3-0 to Brazil. He will hope that other results go in Scotland's favour and they can qualify as one of the best third-placed teams so he can continue his strong form for Scotland in this tournament. He forced Alisson Becker to make a few strong saves on their way to victory. He has taken at least two shots in each of the games in this World Cup, but this was the first match where he put a shot on target, putting three on target in total.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gennaro Gattuso named as Lazio coach after Italy debacle

Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has been hired by Lazio

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Mathias Olivera - Solid individual display Olivera created three chances, won four duels, won four aerials, and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde.

Impact Olivera produced a solid individual display, winning defensive duels, helping Uruguay maintain possession, and providing stability on the left side of the defense. His work rate and defensive presence were positives, but the collective defensive lapses that led to Cape Verde's two goals prevented what otherwise could have been viewed as a strong outing in a disappointing 2-2 draw. He'll look to close group play strong in a battle against Group H leaders Spain on Friday.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Limited impact in return start Lukaku generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Iran. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3rd minute.

Impact Lukaku made his first start for club or country in over a year in Sunday's goalless draw with Iran, receiving a yellow card in the third minute for a late challenge on Saeid Ezatolahi before contributing one shot across his 73 minutes before being replaced by Arthur Theate as Belgium reorganized following Nathan Ngoy's red card. With Belgium requiring a win against New Zealand in the must-win final group game, Lukaku's ability to hold the ball up, draw defenders and convert in the box remains his side's most direct route to finding the goals they desperately need, though his fitness and form across two largely ineffective group appearances will give coach Rudi Garcia genuine decisions to make in attack.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Most creative player on pitch De Bruyne generated five shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Iran.

Impact De Bruyne was Belgium's most creative force in Sunday's goalless draw with Iran, registering five shots (one on target), three corners, three key passes, ten crosses (two accurate) and one tackle across 87 minutes before being replaced by Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Belgium pushed desperately for a late winner. The midfielder's best moment came in the second half when his precise cutback found Maxim De Cuyper at point-blank range, only for Alireza Beiranvand to produce a remarkable reflex save that denied what appeared to be a certain goal, and he also forced Beiranvand into a strong stop with a long-range effort earlier in the match. With Belgium needing a win against New Zealand to avoid a second consecutive group stage elimination, De Bruyne's ability to unlock defensive blocks with his delivery, movement and shooting from distance will be the key factor in determining whether this Belgian generation finally delivers at a major tournament.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Two shots versus Morocco McTominay had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 loss to Morocco.

Impact McTominay managed two shots in his second straight match to start this World Cup, but once again he failed to put either shot on target. His best chance came late on in the match where he jumped high to attempt a scissor kick on John McGinn's cross but failed to connect cleanly. He also created one chance on the attack. Despite an early error, McTominay and the Scottish defense played fairly well, holding Morocco to just two shots on target. With everything to play for in the final group stage match versus Brazil on Wednesday, McTominay will need to be at his absolute best in order to send his country through to the knockouts.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Loaded stat line Olivera registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. He also added five clearances and six ae...

Impact Olivera was nearly unbeatable defensively, leading the team in aerials won and co-leading the team in clearances alongside Sebastian Caceres. Olivera can play both as a center-back and left-back, and he's a lock to remain in the XI in either role when Uruguay take on Cape Verde on Sunday. If he plays at left-back, he could have more fantasy upside, though.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Immediate impact as substitute Lukaku generated two shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Egypt.

Impact Lukaku came on as a substitute in the second half of Monday's 1-1 draw with Egypt and made an immediate and decisive impact, running onto a cross from the right and lurching to tap the ball into the net only for Mohamed Hany to get there first and turn it into his own goal just 23 seconds after Lukaku's introduction, one of the fastest impacts by a substitute in World Cup history. The Napoli striker also registered two shots after coming on as Belgium pushed for a winner in the final 20 minutes, with his physical presence in the box and ability to hold up play and draw defensive attention changing the entire dynamic of the match from the moment he entered. Lukaku's immediate impact will reignite the debate around his starting role for the Iran fixture, with his ability to attract defenders and create space for teammates giving Belgium a fundamentally different attacking profile to what Charles De Ketelaere offers from the first whistle.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Leads attack with four shots De Bruyne recorded four shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Egypt.

Impact De Bruyne was Belgium's most dangerous creative presence in Monday's 1-1 draw with Egypt, registering four shots (one on target), two corners, four crosses and a free kick that struck the outside of the post in the second half before Lukaku's introduction changed the match. The Napoli midfielder controlled the tempo from a central attacking role and was consistently involved in Belgium's best attacking moments, combining with Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans to probe an Egyptian defensive block that sat deep and conceded space only in transition. His ability to deliver from dead balls, drive into the box and create from deep make him Belgium's single most important player at this tournament, and a more clinical finishing performance from his teammates will be needed if his creative output is to translate into results.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta hires Maurizio Sarri in third coaching change in a year

Atalanta has hired Maurizio Sarri as its new coach, marking the club's third managerial change in 12 months

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

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