Genoa vs. Napoli - News - August 22, 2026 | FOX Sports

Vítor Carvalho - Underwhelming in Napoli clash Vitinha recorded three shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Vitinha supported Leonardo Colombo alongside Tommaso Baldanzi but had limited opportunities to do damage, and his efforts weren't too menacing. He faces less competition than last year due to the departures of Jeff Ekhator and Caleb Ekuban. He notched five goals, 65 shots (20 on target) and 66 crosses (14 accurate) in 35 games (28 starts) in 2025/2026.

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Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Passable display against Napoli Norton-Cuffy generated four crosses (zero accurate), four clearances and one block and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Norton-Cuffy brought the usual juice on the right flank and one of the top crosses for his side, but he wasn't on point in that respect. He has been linked to a few sides, but that didn't affect his minutes in the opener. He posted 81 crosses (19 on target), 43 tackles and 39 clearances in 27 matches last year, scoring twice and assisting once.

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Mikael Ellertsson - Workmanlike in Napoli fixture Ellertsson won two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Ellertsson took care of the left wing and was productive on both ends, co-leading his side in crosses, but he wasn't precise with his deliveries. He'll likely continue to be a regular thanks to his solidity and versatility. He scored and assisted once in 2025/2026, adding 16 key passes, 32 crosses (seven accurate) and 44 tackles.

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Tommaso Baldanzi - Quality outing in Napoli match Baldanzi recorded four shots (zero on goal) and two clearances and completed 28 passes in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Baldanzi was the most sprightly man for his team, which didn't muster much offense against a big team, pacing it in attempts, but all his efforts were wide. He was replaced by Junior Messias in the second half. He'll likely retain a significant role until Hamed Traore (thigh) is fully ready to go.

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Leo Ostigard - Leaves late against Napoli Ostigard had one block, three clearances and two interceptions and won two of two tackles in 66 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Napoli before exiting due to a physical probl...

Impact Ostigard had an excellent showing in the back, blanketing Rasmus Hojlund, and his absence was felt after the sub, as Genoa hadn't conceded until that point. He'll have a week to recover for Sunday's clash with Lazio; otherwise, Sebastian Otoa will get the nod.

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Justin Bijlow - Gives up two goals against Napoli Bijlow made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Bijlow was beaten by two close-range finishes by unguarded opponents, Kevin De Bruyne and Antonio Vergara, in the final minutes of the game, while he had just one solid save beforehand. He blanked the opponents five times, surrendered 20 goals and made 45 saves in 16 starts since joining in January last season. Up next, Genoa will face Lazio away next Sunday.

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Leonardo Spinazzola - Fires two shots in Genoa contest Spinazzola generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one interception and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Spinazzola wasn't as bubbly as usual down the wing but got the job done in the back, helping his side stymie Genoa and secure its first clean sheet of the season. He appears to have a clear edge over Mathias Olivera to start the season.

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