Napoli Team News - Soccer

INTER-NAPOLI 2-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | It's One Point Each in the Race for the Top | SERIE A 2025/26

2 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Inter-Napoli draw leaves Serie A title race open. AC Milan extends unbeaten run to 18 matches

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8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sam Beukema - Starts against Inter Buekema (foot) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Buekema was already deemed fit and is with the team immediately for Sunday's outing, taking a spot in the starting XI. This ends his three-match absence as he hopes to keep the starting role, with five straight starts before the injury.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Weight and Importance of the Goal | Head to Head | Lautaro Martínez vs Højlund | Serie A 2025/26

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

David Neres - Out against Inter Neres (ankle) will remain unavailable for Saturday's game versus Inter, Mediaset reported.

Impact Neres tried to give it a go in training late in the week but still felt some pain and won't be risked. Noa Lang substituted for him against Verona, but the coach could choose a more defensive-minded option in a more difficult match.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Beukema - Good to go for Inter clash Beukema (foot) has ramped up in practice and is poised to be an option for Sunday's game versus Inter, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Beukema is expected back after dealing with a foot contusion for about 20 days. He had started regularly before the injury, but either Amir Rrahmani or Alessandro Buongiorno was unavailable at the time, registering 11 clearances, five interceptions and four blocks and contributing to one clean sheet in his last six showings. He'll likely have a less consistent role in the next few matches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Marianucci - Provides assist in draw Marianucci assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Verona.

Impact Marianucci made a rare appearance for Napoli, but proved to have a huge impact on the game. After entering in the second half, he registered his first assist of the season as he helped equalize the contest in the 82nd minute.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Provides assist in draw Lang assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Lang notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a corner kick in the 54th minute that helped reduce the deficit for Napoli. He returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous two games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Scores in draw McTominay scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact McTominay notched his third goal of the Serie A as he reduced the deficit with a header in the 54th minute. His shot was nearly cleared off the line by a Verona player, but it hit the post and went in the goal. He is now up to six goal contributions this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Scores in draw Di Lorenzo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Di Lorenzo notched his first goal of the season as he scored the equalizer for Napoli in the 82nd minute. Defensively, he registered three clearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes twice in draw Milinkovic-Savic registered two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic made two saves while allowing two goals in the draw against Verona. The goalkeeper came into the game having secured back-to-back clean sheets. He was beaten twice in the first half by a Verona that entered the game with 13 goals in 17 games. Next, he'll face off against Inter, a team with 40 goals in 18 games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MAXI SINTESI NAPOLI-VERONA 2-2 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A ENILIVE 2025/26

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

NAPOLI-VERONA 2-2 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

'Does he have to amputate his arm?' – Conte fumes at handball decision Napoli were on the wrong end of two VAR calls in their 2-2 draw with Verona, with a first-half penalty decision drawing Antonio Conte's ire.

4 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lorenzo Lucca - Takes one shot against Verona Lucca (illness) drew one foul and had one pass and one off-target shot in 14 minutes in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Lucca played alongside Rasmus Hojlund late in the game while Napoli were trying to complete their comeback. It may happen again if David Neres misses more time because of an ankle injury. Lucca hasn't started since late October and has logged three off-target shots and one chance created in his last nine cameos.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Serves disqualification Mazzocchi cleared a one-game ban in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Mazzocchi received the standard punishment for quarreling with Adam Marusic and will be back with the squad against Inter. He has featured just thrice off the bench so far, posting two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions and one clearance. His role is unlikely to grow much, but he could see some action when the team deals with multiple injuries.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NAPOLI-VERONA 2-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Frese and Orban Slow Napoli's Race to the Top | SERIE A 2025/26

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Napoli draws 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Serie A setback as Inter Milan increases lead

Napoli is surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lorenzo Lucca - Bench option Lucca (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Verona.

Impact Lucca has returned from his illness as expected, with the forward an option form the bench to facer Verona. He has only started in five games all season, and is likely to remain in that role, more of a rotational option this campaign, scoring one goal thus far.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Lucca - Fit for Verona match Lucca (illness) should be back available for Wednesday's match against Verona.

Impact Lucca has been spotted in training after skipping the previous tilt and is poised to resume backing up Rasmus Hojlund. He has played limited minutes in his last eight showings, notching two shots (zero on target), one chance created and one tackle (one won).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conte has Napoli braced for long Scudetto fight, says Spinazzola Napoli will face Inter in a huge showdown of Serie A title rivals on Sunday, but before then, they need to avoid a slip-up against Verona.

5 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

LAZIO-NAPOLI 0-2 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

David Neres - Escapes without serious consequences Neres has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain with no ulterior damage, Napoli announced.

Impact Neres will sit out the midweek round against Verona but has a chance to recover for the crunch match against Inter later in the week, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed. Noa Lang, Miguel Gutierrez or Alessandro Buongiorno will replace him in the next game, as the coach can move a few pieces across the formation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - DNP in Lazio contest Olivera (calf) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Lazio.

Impact Olivera worked his way back from a minor injury but wasn't fielded right away. He has generally played consistently only when Leonardo Spinazzola and Miguel Gutierrez weren't available. He'll also be an option behind Juan Jesus and Alessandro Buongiorno in the back three.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

'Our application was exceptional' – Conte delighted with Napoli showing in Lazio win Antonio Conte could not help but wax lyrical about his Napoli side after their 2-0 victory over Lazio on Sunday.

JANUARY 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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