Napoli Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Receives encouraging update Di Lorenzo has been diagnosed with a grade two left knee sprain and will soon consult a specialist, Napoli announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo appears to have avoided an ACL tear, which was the initial fear, and his timetable will hinge on whether he'll need surgery to address less severe knee issues. He's tentatively expected to miss four to six weeks. Sam Beukema and Amir Rrahmani (thigh) will fill in.

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Leonardo Spinazzola - Passable outing in Fiorentina clash Spinazzola registered one cross (one accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Spinazzola was relatively lively in a game where Napoli didn't muster a lot of offense despite scoring twice. He has sent in at least one cross in 10 games on the trot, accumulating 24 deliveries (eight accurate) and recording seven shots (one on target), eight chances created and 13 clerances, with one goal and one clean sheet over that span.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Creates three chances versus Fiorentina Elmas had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three corners and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Elmas was a big presence in the final third and put up good numbers across the board offensively. He continues to have a major role with David Neres (ankle) and Matteo Politano (thigh) both on the mend and Romelu Lukaku not ready for big minutes. He has notched one or more crosses in the last four games, amassing 11 deliveries (three accurate) and adding one assist, four shots (zero on target) and five key passes over that span.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Solid display in Fiorentina tilt McTominay won one of three tackles and generated four shots (two on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Fiorentina.

Impact McTominay put up good numbers on both ends and assembled a well-rounded display. He hadn't had this many tackles since early November. He has created one or more chances in the last five games, racking up seven and posting one goal, 10 attempts (four on target) and 12 clearances in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Fires four shots against Fiorentina Hojlund drew two fouls and had five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Hojlund paced his team in attempts and recorded his highest tally in 10 games, but couldn't follow up the Chelsea match with another goal. He has logged one or more shots in 15 straight fixtures, racking up 15 attempts (13 on target), scoring five times and creating 14 chances in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Scores in Fiorentina fixture Gutierrez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Gutierrez returned to the XI after making way for Mathias Olivera midweek and bagged the decisive goal with a pretty lefty curled shot for his first goal of the season. He has started in three of the last four tilts thanks to Matteo Politano (thigh) and Amir Rrahmani's (thigh) injuries, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo (knee) also went down in this one. Gutierrez has notched multiple crosses in his last five displays, totaling 23 (one accurate) and adding six corners, four shots (one on target) and three key passes over that span.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vergara - Nets and assists in Fiorentina game Vergara scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Vergara extended his hot stretch by finishing with aplomb after the ball trickled to him on a punt kick by Alex Meret and fed Miguel Gutierrez ahead of the second goal. He has been surging while David Neres (ankle) and Matteo Politano (thigh) have been sidelined. He has started and taken at least one shot in the last five games, racking up 10 (five accurate) and posting 10 key passes and 12 crosses (five accurate) over that span. Additionally, he has registered one or more tackles in the last four fixtures, amassing 12 (seven won).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - Beaten once versus Napoli Meret recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Meret couldn't secure the clean sheet but preserved the result with at least a couple of majestic saves on point-blank attempts. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (thigh) shouldn't be out for much longer, but Meret won't necessarily go back to being the deputy. He has given up seven goals and made eight saves in the last three matches. Up next, Napoli will face Genoa away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens

Antonio Vergara is proving to be Napoli’s new hero as the team’s injury crisis deepens

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Feared to have sustained massive injury "Di Lorenzo has probably suffered an ACL tear," coach Antonio Conte announced.

Impact Di Lorenzo will take more exams in the coming days, but the early diagnosis is grim. He'd be sidelined for the rest of the season if it were confirmed. Napoli could opt to search for a replacement in the market.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Stretchered off against Fiorentina Di Lorenzo left Saturday's game versus Fiorentina at the 30th minute due to a knee injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact Di Lorenzo had a bad-looking torsion while trying to guard an opponent on a corner kick and had to be carted off the pitch. He's primed for tests to verify the severity of the problem. Sam Beukema replaced him in this one, and Amir Rrahmani (thigh) isn't far from returning in the same position.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Absent versus Fiorentina Rrahmani (thigh) remains unavailable for Saturday's fixture against Fiorentina.

Impact Rrahmani was a late call for this one following a multi-week absence, but will be given more time to work on his fitness. Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Juan Jesus and Alessandro Buongiorno are forming the backline, as they have done consistently as of late, while Sam Beukema will be the top deputy.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Still out Saturday Mazzocchi (lower leg) is unavailable for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Mazzocchi will miss the second domestic match in a row because of a bruise and will try to return next Saturday versus Genoa. Leonardo Spinazzola and Miguel Gutierrez are starting in this one, while Mathias Olivera is the only fullback on the bench.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Close to returning Rrahmani (thigh) did almost everything in training Friday and has an outside shot to be back on the bench against Fiorentina, Quotidiano Sportivo relayed.

Impact Rrahmani is close to full health after sitting out three games because of a thigh injury and could be part of the game-day squad list for this one, although he's more likely to return to action versus Genoa with one full week of training under his leg.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Probable for Fiorentina clash Mazzocchi (lower leg) should be able to return Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Mazzocchi has been spotted in training after skipping one fixture because of a bruise, while he has been omitted from the UCL list. He has been playing more than usual lately because of Amir Rrahmani (thigh) and Matteo Politano's (thigh) injuries, registering seven crosses (two accurate), four clearances and two shots (one on target) in his last five appearances (one start).

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Conte admits 'top-class' Chelsea player made Napoli pay for mistakes Napoli head coach Antonio Conte admitted that "top-class" Chelsea striker Joao Pedro made them pay for their mistakes in the 3-2 defeat in t...

JANUARY 29 • SI.COM

Chelsea ALL GOALS in the LEAGUE PHASE of the UEFA Champions League

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Napoli OUT of Champions League as Conte struggles AGAIN

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Napoli vs. Chelsea: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 8

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Alex Meret - Concedes three to Chelsea Meret allowed three goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Meret allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Napoli dropped all three points Wednesday. It was the first start in the Champions League this season for Meret as Napoli take on Fiorentina at home Saturday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vergara - Scores first Champions League goal Vergara scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (two accurate), creating a chance and making four tackles (winning two) during Wednesday's 3-2 loss t...

Impact Vergara found the back of the net in the 33rd minute while leading Napoli in shots, crosses and tackles during the defeat. The goal was the first of Vergara's senior career as he's he's combined for six shots, four chances created and seven crosses over his last three Champions League appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Assists both Napoli goals Olivera had two assists from two chances created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Olivera set up Antonio Vergara in the 33rd and Rasmus Hojlund in the 43rd, assisting both Napoli goals while tying for the team-high in chances created. The assists were the first goal involvements in the Champions League this season for Olivera as he's combined for four shots, four chances created and three crosses in his last three appearances in the competition.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Strikes against Chelsea Hojlund scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Hojlund found the back of the net in the 43rd minute scoring Napoli's second goal while leading his side in shots. The goal was the first in the Champions League since October 1st as Hojlund has combined for five shots in his last three appearances in the competition.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Lingard in advanced talks over Serie A transfer as ex-Man Utd star set to snub Premier League return

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is reportedly closing in on a return to football in Serie A. The 33-year-old is a free agent aft...

JANUARY 28 • goal

Jesse Lingard in advanced talks over Serie A transfer as ex-Man Utd star set to snub Premier League return

Antonio Conte claims he's 'transformed' Scott McTominay into a 'complete player' at Napoli and heaps praise on 'important' Man Utd loanee Rasmus Hojlund

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has claimed that he's "transformed" Scott McTominay into a "complete player" since the Scotland international's...

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Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens

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Antonio Conte claims he's 'transformed' Scott McTominay into a 'complete player' at Napoli and heaps praise on 'important' Man Utd loanee Rasmus Hojlund