Napoli Team News Page 5 - Soccer

David Neres - Available versus Sassuolo Neres (ankle) will be called for Saturday, but his minutes will continue to be watched closely, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Neres has avoided a significant setback after subbing in and out midweek and has been a full-go in training afterward. He's expected to be a bench option again. Two among Elijf Elmas, Matteo Politano, Noa Lang and Antonio Vergara will get the nod behind the striker. Neres has recorded five crosses (one accurate), five key passes and 18 crosses (five accurate) in his last five showings, with no goal contributions.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Noa Lang - Nine crosses Wednesday Lang recorded one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Lang recorded a season-high nine crosses Wednesday, recording two accurate crosses and two chances created in the process. It marked his fifth match this season with multiple chances created as he provided a threat on the attack despite the match ending without a goal. He was subbed off in the 58th minute for David Neres.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Keeps clean sheet Wednesday Buongiorno had one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Buongiorno kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Wednesday, his first since Nov. 30. He won four duels, made one clearance and won one tackle on the defensive end. He also provided a bit of a threat on the attack as he recorded just his second shot on target of the season and also recorded two crosses for the first time since Aug. 30. He completed the full 90 minutes for the eighth time this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - Whips in 13 crosses Wednesday Politano generated one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact Politano recorded 13 crosses in Wednesday's goal-less draw, his second-most in a match this season. He recorded three accurate crosses and created two chances as he tested the Parma defense throughout the 90 minutes. He also recorded one shot, but he failed to record a shot on target in his fourth consecutive match. He was subbed off in the 78th minute for Antonio Vergara.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Four shots in draw McTominay generated four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact McTominay provided an attacking threat once again Wednesday, but this time he was unable to find the back of the net after scoring three goals in his last two appearances. He took four shots for the fourth time in his last five matches, but he also failed to create a chance in his second straight match. He also helped keep his sixth clean sheet of the season and he has now either kept a clean sheet or recorded a goal contribution in five consecutive matches.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet Monday Milinkovic-Savic registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact After conceding two goals in each of his last two starts, Milinkovic-Savic bounced back Wednesday with an easy clean sheet. He only needed to make one save to keep that clean sheet, the third time this season his defense has allowed one or zero shots on target. He will look to keep this momentum going Saturday versus Sassuolo, a side which has scored 23 goals through 20 matches this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jesus - Clears ban Jesus served a one-game disqualification in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Parma.

Impact Jesus will be eligible to play against Sassuolo on Saturday and has often started over Alessandro Bungiorno on the left-hand side of the defense lately. He has posted one or more tackles in his last four displays, amassing 22 (five won), adding six interceptions, six clearances and three blocks and contributing to three clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

NAPOLI-PARMA 0-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Stalemate at the Maradona | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Napoli's title hopes in Serie A take a hit with a 0-0 draw against Parma, Inter beats Lecce 1-0

Napoli faces frustration after a 0-0 draw against Parma at home, losing more ground in the Serie A title race

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

David Neres - Still hurting Neres (ankle) had one inaccurate cross, was booked and bowed out after 31 minutes despite coming off the bench "because he still felt some pain while running and changing direction...

Impact Neres had an uneventful return and was unable to finish the game because he hasn't completely overcome the previous injury. His status will need to be monitored ahead of Saturday's game versus Sassuolo. Noa Lang and Matteo Politano started on the offensive wings in this one, while Elijf Elmas came off the bench.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

David Neres - Makes bench Wednesday Neres (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash against Parma.

Impact Neres is back on the bench for Wednesday's match against Parma after missing the previous two matches due to an ankle injury. The forward is a regular starter when healthy and is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting XI in upcoming matches, though the coaching staff is managing his minutes to avoid another setback. Noa Lang is starting in his place against Parma on Wednesday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bastoni: Inter have made big step forward after Napoli draw Inter are looking to extend their lead at the top of Serie A on Wednesday, and face a Lecce side struggling at the other end of the table.

JANUARY 13 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Behind the Scenes of Inter-Napoli | Inside the Match | Serie A 2025/26

JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

David Neres - Probable for Lecce fixture Neres (ankle) is feeling better and should return Wednesday versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Neres has done more in training after sitting out the Inter game and will go through a game-day fitness test, but he has strong chances of returning from a two-match absence and would be in the mix with Matteo Politano, Elijf Elmas and Noa Lang in two roles in that event. Neres has posted five shots (one on target), five key passes and 17 crosses (five accurate) in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

JUVENTUS-CREMONESE 5-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Juve Score Five to Move Up to Third | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Juventus moves into third place after beating Cremonese

Juventus has notched its highest score of the season in a 5-0 demolition of Cremonese

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

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

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Alex Meret - Suffers new injury Meret sustained a left shoulder sprain in training, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret is back on the mend shortly after recovering from a foot fracture. He's set for more tests to determine the severity of the issue and the timetable for his return. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has run away with the starting job at this point.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - Quiet showing in Inter bout Politano had three crosses (one accurate) and one corner and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Politano played in a more attacking role, de facto replacing David Neres (ankle), but didn't produce more than usual, failing to create a chance after putting up six in the previous three contests. He has registered three or more crosses in the last six tilts, accumulating 42 (11 accurate) and adding two assists, six shots (two on target) and 13 corners over that span.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Delivers five crosses against Inter Spinazzola won one of one tackle and recorded five crosses (one accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Spinazzola resumed starting after being managed midweek and paced his team in crosses, notching his highest total since mid-October, but his deliveries weren't on point. He has launched one or more in four straight tilts, amassing 10 (two accurate) and adding one goal, six shots (one on target) and two key passes in that stretch. He didn't have an attempt for the first time in four fixtures.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Hojlund - Mostly stifled by Inter Hojlund recorded two shots (zero on goal) and 13 passes and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Hojlund managed to shake free just a couple of times and didn't take advantage of his limited opportunities, sending a cross-shot just wide on his best effort. He has fired one or more shots in the last eight fixtures, totaling 21 (eight on target), scoring four times and assisting once. Instead, his four-game streak with at least one key pass ended.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Sets up teammate versus Inter Lang assisted once to go with one chance created and five passes in 12 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Lang dropped to the bench as the coach fielded a more muscular lineup in a crunch match, but still played enough to notch his second consecutive assist with a nice feed for Scott McTominay. He might not be a fixture of the formation, but will have a heightened role if David Neres (ankle) misses more games. Lang has tallied three shots (one on target), six key passes and nine crosses (three accurate) in the last four rounds (one won).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Provides assist in Inter match Elmas assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Elmas linked up with Scott McTominay after wriggling free on the left-hand side of the box, recording his first assist of the season. He has notched at least one cross in five straight matches, accumulating 10 (one accurate) and adding three shots (one on target), four chances created and six corners over that span.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jesus - Suspended for Parma game Jesus generated five tackles (one won), one clearance and two interceptions and was cautioned for the fiftht time in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Jesis had another fine display in the back, setting a new season high in tackles, but his side surrendered two goals and he won't be available against Parma on Wednesday due to yellow-card accumulation. Alessandro Buongiorno will likely replace him, while Luca Marianucci will be the top defensive backup.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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