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Napoli's poor form continues in Italy, tributes in Spain for player who died

Napoli’s lackluster form has continued in a 1-1 draw at home with Lazio that consolidated the visiting team’s Serie A lead

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Antonio Vergara - Gritty showing against Lazio Vergara had two crosses (one accurate), one interception and one chance created won two of four tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Vergara replaced Matteo Politano in the XI, covering the entire flank for the second game on the trot, and was busier defensively than in the final third. He has registered one or more tackles in four contests in a row, accumulating 12 (three won) and adding nine crosses (two won), two interceptions and two clearances in that stretch, with no goal contributions.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Swings in six crosses versus Lazio De Bruyne generated one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners and created two scoring chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact De Bruyne did a little bit of everything on offense but wasn't as impactful as on his best days. He hadn't sent in this many crosses since mid-September. He has created at least one chance in the last four tilts, totaling seven and scoring once over that span. In addition, this was his third straight performance with three or more crosses and at least one corner, racking up 13 (four accurate) and eight, respectively.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Lively by inefficient against Lazio Lang registered two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Lang paced his club in deliveries with a wide margin and set a new season, but he wasn't precise, although he sent in the cross that Alfonso Pedraza tucked into his own net while trying to beat a pair of opponents to the punch. He has put up at least one shot in the last six matches, accumulating 11 (seven on target), assisting once and posting seven key passes, 14 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in that stretch.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Serviceable in Lazio fixture Hojlund registered three shots (one on goal) and one clearance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Hojlund took three shots for his third straight appearance, co-leading his side alongisde Scott McTominay. He missed a sitter in the early going but was in the thick of it on Lazio's own goal. Hojlund has taken one or more shots in 13 displays in a row, piling up 29 (11 on target), hitting the net three times and creating eight chances over that span.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Influential in Lazio contest McTominay registered three shots (one on goal), one clearance and two chances created and won one tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact McTominay co-led his team in attempts alongside Rasmus Hojlund and put pressure on Alfonso Pedraza on a cross, contributing to the equalizer. He has notched one or more tackles in the last three matches, totaling four (one won), scoring once and adding six shots (three on target), four key passes and two clearances in that stretch.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Beaten once in Lazio game Milinkovic-Savic made five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned on goal after two fixtures and matched his season high in saves, but he didn't close the door on his post perfectly on Davide Frattesi's goal. He'll likely continue to occasionally relieve Alex Meret rather than rotate constantly. Milinkovic-Savic has kept one clean sheet in six starts, making 19 saves and giving up seven goals.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Marianucci - Completes suspension Marianucci cleared one one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Marianucci will return against Torino on November 21 and will compete with Sam Beukema in the back if Giovanni Di Lorenzo (thigh) needs more time to make a full recovery. He has been deployed twice this season (one start), recording one interception, 10 clearances and two tackles (both won).

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Solid showing versus Lazio Olivera (undisclosed) won one of three tackles and had four clearances, one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1i draw with Lazio.

Impact Olivera played the whole game in his return from a minor injury and picked up stats on both ends while taking care of the left wing without Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh). He has posted at least one tackle and one clearance in five consecutive outings, totaling 10 (five won) and 12, respectively and notching one assist, four interceptions and one block over that span. His competitor should be back after the break.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Returns to starting lineup Olivera (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's Serie A clash against Lazio after recovering from a minor muscular issue.

Impact Olivera returns to the starting XI after resuming full training Friday, providing Napoli with a timely defensive boost amid several absences. The left-back has recorded seven tackles (four won), eight clearances, four blocks, three shots (one on target), two chances created and one assist across his last four appearances.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Likely to return against Lazio Olivera (undisclosed) resumed practicing regularly Friday, Napoli announced.

Impact Olivera appears to have shaken off a minor muscular injury and could get the call right away, as Napoli are extremely depleted and had to use some players out of position midweek. Olivera has posted one or more tackles, amassing seven (four won), and at least one clearance, totaling eight, in four straight displays, assisting once and adding three shots (one on target), two key passes and four blocks over that span, with no clean sheets.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Diagnosed with thigh strain Di Lorenzo is nursing a left adductor longus strain, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo got hurt in the previous Serie A game a week ago and will have a fortnight to recuperate ahead of the Torino game on November 21. Sam Beukema will likely replace him again against Lazio on Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Matteo Politano - Decent showing against Porto Politano had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner and created two scoring chances in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus FC Porto.

Impact Politano had to play in a more defensive role than usual because of a few absences, but still managed to make his presence felt in the final third. He has created at least one chance, totaling 14, and sent in three o or more crosses, piling up 37 (14 accurate), in seven matches in a row, scoring twice and assisting thrice over that span. Additionally, this marked his fourth appearance on the trot with at least one clearance (six total).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vergara - Active on both ends against Porto Vergara registered one shot (one on goal), one interception and six crosses (zero accurate) and won one of four tackles in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat against FC Porto.

Impact Vergara drew his first start since mid-September after an injury and a few cameos, taking care of the left wing since Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh) and Mathias Olivera (undisclosed) were both unavailable. He picked up stats on both ends, leading his side in crosses, setting a new season high, but he wasn't accurate and struggled defensively. He might get the call again versus Lazio. Vergara has notched one or more tackles in three straight games, totaling eight (one won), while also registering seven crosses (one accurate) over that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Unused versus Porto Milinkovic-Savic (illness/thigh) was an option but didn't play in Wednesday's 4-1 loss against FC Porto.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned from a one-game absence but stayed on the bench, as Alex Meret got the nod again. He has relieved his teammate only when he was hurt or in particularly busy weeks, starring twice in the last seven matches he was available for.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Taps one in against Porto McTominay scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one tackle (zero won) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus FC Porto.

Impact McTominay returned to the stat sheet after two matches with an easy finish from point-blank range after a difficult save by the goalie. He has bagged his five seasonal goals in the last five contests thanks to two braces, while also posting 18 shots (eight on target), five chances created and eight tackles (three won) over that span. Instead, McTominay interrupted a four-game stretch with at least one clearance in this one.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Pretty bubbly in Porto match De Bruyne (ankle) recorded four crosses (one accurate), three key passes and four corners and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to FC Porto.

Impact De Bruyne gutted it out after tweaking his ankle over the weekend and was one of the few bright spots for his team, leading it in chances created. He has created at least one in three straight matches, accumulating five, scoring once and adding one shot on target, seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in that stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Fires three shots in Porto bout Hojlund (illness) recorded three shots (one on goal) and one chance created and completed eight passes in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat versus FC Porto.

Impact Hojlund returned as expected, played the whole game and co-led his club in attempts, but he couldn't put one past the opposing goalie, although he was instrumental in Napoli's lone goal, as Scott McTominay tapped it in after he was denied. Hojlund has taken three shots in his last three displays (four total on target) and at least one in his 12 appearances, racking up 26 (10 on target), scoring three goals and creating eight chances over that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - Concedes four goals versus Porto Meret had four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus FC Porto.

Impact Meret had another rough day between the posts, as his defense unraveled in the final minutes, conceding three goals in rapid succession. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five starts, surrendering 13 goals and making 13 saves in that stretch. Up next, Napoli will host Lazio on Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Rafa Marin - Sent off against Porto Marin was sent off for a last-man foul on Porto striker Samu Aghehowa in the 88th minute of Wednesday's Champions League loss at Porto, which also gave away a penalty.

Impact Marin was shown a straight red card late in the match after he fouled Samu as the striker broke clear, and Porto converted the resulting penalty. Marin has started all four of Napoli's Champions League league-phase matches, so his suspension would be a blow for coach Massimiliano Allegri. He is expected to serve a one-match ban, which would rule him out of the trip to Manchester City on Nov. 24 and leave him available for the home match against Club Brugge on Dec. 8. The suspension applies only to UEFA competition, so he remains available for Serie A.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Fit again, starts Wednesday Hojlund (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Porto.

Impact Hojlund is back in the squad after an illness left him questionable, passing his testing and fit enough for starting time. He remains an everyday starter for the club when fit, as he has only missed one start all season when healthy, recording three goals in his 13 appearances (12 starts) between UCL and league play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Starts to face Porto De Bruyne (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Porto.

Impact De Bruyne returns to action Wednesday after some injury concerns after the club's last match, with the midfielder not just fit but in the starting XI immediately. He is their veteran presence in the midfield, typically leading the attacking portion of the middle, so it is a major boost to keep him fit. He is still in search of his first UCL goal contribution this season, starting in all four of the club's games thus far.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Should be available Tuesday De Bruyne (ankle) was able to go through practice without particular problems Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact De Bruyne is fully on track to be an option after leaving early in the previous clash, but is currently expected to begin on the bench, with Billy Gilmour replacing him in the midfield. De Bruyne has scored and assisted once in his last four showings, adding two shots (one on target), nine chances created and seven crosses (one accurate).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Napoli's poor form continues in Italy, tributes in Spain for player who died