Napoli Team News - Soccer

Costantino Favasuli - Heads to Napoli Favasuli has joined Napoli on loan with an obligation to buy from Catanzaro.

Impact Favasuli stood out in Serie B in 2025/2026, notching two goals and nine assists in 41 appearances. He hadn't debuted in Serie A during his time with Fiorentina. He'll deputize Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Leonardo Spinazzola on the defensive wings, thanks to his versatility.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Neres - Will continue to miss time Neres (knee) hasn't logged any minutes in the preseason, as he's recovering and working on his fitness after undergoing a regenerative treatment early in the summer, Tuttomercatowe...

Impact Neres is practicing on grass, but not yet with the rest of the group, although he's reportedly making progress. He'll be unavailable versus Genoa this week, while he has a better chance of being available for the second or third round. Matteo Politano, Alisson Santos, Antonio Vergara and Giovane are the other options on the wings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Beukema - Nursing nagging injury Beukema has been dealing with bilateral Achilles tendonitis and will miss at least the opener against Genoa, Ottopagine reported.

Impact Beukema has sat out most of the friendlies and will need to ramp up after returning to full training, but he shouldn't spend a lot of time on the shelf, as he could be back for the second round versus Como or shortly thereafter. Amir Rrahmani and Rafa Marin are the only center-backs currently healthy due to Alessandro Buongiorno's (knee) and Luca Marinucci's (knee) injuries.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli subject to interest from Serie A giants after Galatasaray rejection: Reports Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly garnered interest from Napoli and AS Roma this summer. The Brazilian winger has already rejected a potential move to Galatasaray.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'Allegri makes us feel good' – Napoli goalkeeper Meret enjoying time with new boss Massimiliano Allegri was appointed as Napoli head coach this summer, and Alex Meret revealed the early impact of the new boss.

AUGUST 12 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Young Napoli defender Marianucci suffers MCL injury in pre-season friendly Napoli's pre-season preparations took a blow on Saturday as Luca Marianucci suffered a serious left knee injury against Celta Vigo.

AUGUST 10 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Luca Marianucci - Sustains knee injury Marianucci has been diagnosed with a high-grade MCL sprain in his left knee, Napoli announced.

Impact Marianucci will undergo more tests to assess whether he needs surgery to make a full recovery. Either way, he's set to miss at least a couple of months, Corriere dello Sport relays. He was in the running to replace Alessandro Buongiorno (knee) in the early going alongside Rafa Marin and Sam Beukema.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Gilmour - Recovers from injury Gilmour (knee) came off the bench in Sunday's friendly versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Gilmour needed some extra time to shake off a knee problem that forced him to miss the World Cup, sitting out a few pre-season games, but he'll be ready for the opener. He'll likely continue backing up Stanislav Lobotka as he has done since moving to Napoli. He scored once and tallied 10 shots (three on target), 14 tackles and 11 interceptions in 20 showings (nine starts) in 2025/2026.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Lucca - Returns to action Lucca (ankle) made a substitute appearance in Wednesday's friendly versus Osasuna.

Impact Lucca worked his way back from an ankle sprain that sidelined him for a couple of weeks and won't face any limitation ahead of the Serie A opener. It appears at the moment that either he or Romelu Lukaku will stay at the club to back up Rasmus Hojlund.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen signs Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli as replacement for Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen has signed Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Napoli prepare bumper contract extension for Scott McTominay as Massimiliano Allegri builds new-look midfield around Scotland star

Napoli are preparing to offer Scott McTominay a lucrative contract extension as new manager Massimiliano Allegri builds his midfield around...

AUGUST 1 • goal

Napoli prepare bumper contract extension for Scott McTominay as Massimiliano Allegri builds new-look midfield around Scotland star

Di Lorenzo keen to finish career at Napoli Giovanni Di Lorenzo joined Napoli in 2019, and he has no intention of leaving the club anytime soon, describing it as his "home".

JULY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Romelu Lukaku will not accept back-up role at Napoli as agent warns Belgian won't stay where he is 'not wanted'

Romelu Lukaku will not accept a back-up role at Napoli, according to his agent Federico Pastorello. The Belgian striker, who is entering the...

JULY 25 • goal

Romelu Lukaku will not accept back-up role at Napoli as agent warns Belgian won't stay where he is 'not wanted'

De Bruyne 'part of the project' at Napoli despite Conte criticism Kevin De Bruyne was critical of Antonio Conte's tactics at Napoli last season, but the midfielder remains a key part of the club's plans.

JULY 24 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lorenzo Lucca - Picks up mild ankle injury Lucca suffered a right-ankle sprain during a recent friendly and is set to miss two weeks, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Lucca will miss some practice time while he's being evaluated for a potential backup role and is reportedly being tracked by a few smaller Serie A sides after his Nottingham Forest spell. Rasmus Hojlund and Romelu Lukaku are the other strikers on the squad.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Set for knee surgery Buongiorno will go under the knife to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno tried to push through the injury during the pre-season retreat, but the discomfort wasn't subsiding. He could be sidelined for up to three months after the operation, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed. Amir Rrahmani, Sam Beukema, Rafa Marin and Luca Marianucci will be the top options at the position while he's on the mend.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Milan prosecutor dismisses fraud case against former Italian referee chief Gianluca Rocchi

The Milan Public Prosecutor has dismissed the case against former Italian referee designator Gianluca Rocchi and his deputy Andrea Gervasoni

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Allegri admits Milan collapse has 'weighed on me' as he starts a new Napoli era

Massimiliano Allegri is not seeking redemption at Napoli despite a tough end to his second spell with AC Milan

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Xabi Alonso confirms interest in Alejandro Garnacho as Chelsea prepare to sell winger a year after move from Man Utd

Alejandro Garnacho's turbulent time at Stamford Bridge looks set to reach a premature conclusion following comments from new Chelsea head co...

JULY 13 • goal

Xabi Alonso confirms interest in Alejandro Garnacho as Chelsea prepare to sell winger a year after move from Man Utd

De Bruyne reassures Napoli fans of return to full fitness Kevin De Bruyne suffered an injury-hit debut season with Napoli, but the 35-year-old believes he can return in top condition for 2026-27.

JULY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Balotelli backs former coach Allegri to thrive at Napoli Massimiliano Allegri's return to AC Milan did not go to plan, but Mario Balotelli believes his former head coach will do well at Napoli.

JULY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Romelu Lukaku - No shots as Belgium falls Lukaku recorded no stats in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Spain.

Impact Lukaku would enter from the bench for Belgium once again on Friday, as he has for most of the tournament. The forward would then play for 30 minutes, but didn't see a single shot, only earning five touches on the ball. His likely last World Cup at age 33 ends with three goals despite his limited role, also adding on an assist in his six appearances (one start).

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Likely plays final World Cup De Bruyne generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Spain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minu...

Impact De Bruyne was back in the starting role for Belgium as they faced Spain after going unused against the USA. The veteran would play 86 minutes, notching two shots and a cross in the loss. He goes home from the World Cup with not his best tournament, as his age is possibly catching up with him, only earning one goal on 20 shots and zero assists on 10 chances created. That said, this will likely end his international career, as the midfielder would be 39 when the next World Cup comes around.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JULY 6 • 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

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