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Conte: Napoli should be 'angry' as they head to Juventus after Champions League misery

Napoli players are struggling in Europe and at home

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Will Napoli REGRET its Matchday 7 performance?

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Copenhagen vs. Napoli: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 7

JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

MATCH PREVIEW: Antonio Conte & Napoli NEED big win over Copenhagen

JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Romelu Lukaku - Bench option in UCL match Lukaku (thigh) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Copenhagen.

Impact Lukaku could add some offensive power in the second half but is unlikely to see a lot of minutes after being sidelined since the beginning of the season. The experienced striker will challenge Rasmus Hojlund in the lone center-forward spot.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Starting Tuesday Elmas (head) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's match against Copenhagen.

Impact Elmas will feature in attacking midfield after recovering from a minor issue, and he could be set for meaningful playing time in the absence of Matteo Politano (thigh) and David Neres (ankle). Elmas will aim to increase his UCL season totals of three shots (two on goal), five chances created and six crosses (three accurate) in five appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

NAPOLI-SASSUOLO 1-0 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Napoli faces further injuries ahead of crucial matches in Serie A and Champions League

Napoli faces a growing injury crisis ahead of a crucial week in Serie A and the Champions League

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

David Neres - Experiences setback in rehab Neres (ankle) "was progressing in training, but he still has some pain, so we decided to pump the brakes a little. He's doubtful for the Juventus and Chelsea matches, but we'll see...

Impact Neres will be re-evaluated later on, as he's not dealing with structural damage, but he might sit out three further fixtures because of an ankle sprain. Elijf Elmas, Noa Lang and Antonio Vergara will fill in since Matteo Politano (thigh) got hurt as well.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Set to return from injury Lukaku (thigh) "has trained fully for multiple days in a row and is technically recovered, then the choice is up to the coach," Napoli doctor Raffaele Canonico announced.

Impact Lukaku has completed a long rehab from a major thigh injury and is poised to be available for the first time in the season. He'll split duties and partner with Rasmus Hojlund up front. He registered 14 goals, 10 assists and 64 (24 on target) last year, but he'll have a smaller role at first.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Available against Copenhagen Elmas "wasn't feeling well because of the flu and a stomach bug Saturday, but he has trained fully Monday, so he's fine," Napoli doctor Raffaele Canonico announced.

Impact Elmas left early in the previous match but won't need to miss time, as he was dealing with an illness. He's set for regular minutes since Matteo Politano (thigh) and David Neres (ankle) will skip a few fixtures. He has assisted once and added five shots (two on target), seven key passes and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last five tilts.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Will miss some time Rrahmani is dealing with a left glute strain, Il Mattino reported.

Impact Rrahmani will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks while the muscle heals up. Sam Beukema, Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci will enjoy an uptick in minutes while he's on the mend.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - Nursing thigh strain Politano suffered a semimembranosus muscle lesion in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Politano is expected to be out for three to four weeks, missing multiple contests in Serie A and the last two UEFA Champions League contests. If David Neres (ankle) doesn't return, Noa Lang, Antonio Vergara and Pasquale Mazzocchi will replace him, as he has been playing in a few roles as of late.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vergara - Creates two chances in league debut Vergara registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Vergara made his first league start and delivered a solid attacking display with one shot and two chances created while taking four corners and sending in four crosses before being substituted in the 62nd minute. His only previous start came against Cagliari in the Coppa Italia, where he recorded an assist, while he has logged just 27 minutes across five league appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Still struggling Hojlund registered one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Hojlund has gone five consecutive starts without a goal since his brace against Cremonese in the final match of last year, attempting eight shots during that span. It is his longest drought since joining Napoli after producing nine goals in 18 starts in all competitions with three braces.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jesus - Season high in blocks Juan Jesus registered one tackle (one won) , four blocks and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Jesus has been a stabilizing presence in the back three, contributing to five clean sheets over his last six starts while totaling 17 tackles, seven interceptions, and 14 clearances. He also recorded a season-high four blocks in this match and now has seven over his last three games.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

NAPOLI-SASSUOLO 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Napoli Keep The Pace With The Leaders | Serie A 2025/26

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Four saves in clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic played a key role in the clean sheet, finishing with four saves, three of which came from inside the box, as he secured his seventh shutout in 17 league starts and back-to-back clean sheets. He is next set to return to Champions League action against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Lobotka - Scores first season goal Lobotka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Lobotka's first goal of the season proved decisive, serving as the winner to end Napoli's recent run of three straight draws. The midfielder converted his only shot and has now attempted at least one shot in four of his last six games after failing to register a shot in his first 11 league appearances. He also contributed defensively with one block, one clearance and one tackle, giving him nine tackles over his last seven league matches with at least one in all but one.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Inter wins at Udinese to fortify Serie A lead before facing Arsenal in Champions League

Inter Milan has consolidated its Serie A lead with a 1-0 win at Udinese

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Matteo Politano - Hurt late in Sassuolo fixture Politano generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo, soldiering through a thigh injury late in the game, Il Ma...

Impact Politano was relatively active coming off the bench and was treated because of some muscular discomfort, but stayed in the game despite being visibly hampered, as Napoli had used up all their subs. He'll take the tests before Tuesday's continental fixture against Copenhagen. Napoli risk being significantly depleted offensively, as David Neres is tending to an ankle injury and Elijf Elmas bowed out because of dizziness in this one. Noa Lang and Antonio Vergare are the only healthy options.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Leaves early in Sassuolo bout Elmas recorded one shot (one on goal), one block and one interception before leaving Saturday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo at the 57th minute because of dizziness, Sky Italy reporte...

Impact Elmas wasn't feeling well early in the second half, but the situation didn't appear to be the result of a collision. He'll be assessed before Tuesday's match versus Copenhagen. He started over Noa Lang, while Matteo Politano (thigh) subbed off late and David Neres (ankle) was unavailable.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Bows out versus Sassuolo Rrahmani won two duels and had one block before departing Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo at the 67th minute due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Rrahmani wasn't particularly busy in the back and exited after getting some treatment because of a muscular injury. He'll need to be evaluated before Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash versus Copenhagen. Alessandro Buongiorno would eventually be the next man up.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

David Neres - Still out Saturday Neres (ankle) won't be available Saturday out of an abundance of precaution, Mediaset reported.

Impact Neres was expected to be fit despite a lingering ankle injury, but the staff eventually decided not to rush him back, and he'll be re-evaluated ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League game versus Copenhagen. Antonio Vergara is drawing a rare start next to Elijf Elmas, while Matteo Politano and Noa Lang are on the bench.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli vs Sassuolo Prediction and Betting Tips | January 17th 2026 Napoli will host Sassuolo at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Serie A on Saturday. The defending champions are third in the league table wit...

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