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Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

Goals from Christian Kabasele, Kelman Davis and Adam Buksa have given Udinese a 3-0 win over Fiorentina and halted its recent revival in Serie A

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jean Akpa - Scores first season goal Akpa Akpro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Akpa Akpro marked his first start since returning from a long term ankle injury with the equalizer, scoring his first goal of the season from one of his two shots on the night. Before picking up the injury, the midfielder had started six games, contributing modestly in attack with just one shot and four chances created, but proving his worth defensively with an impressive 18 tackles, 12 interceptions and eight clearances across those appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes two in loss Montipo made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Montipo ended the game with three saves, only one of which came from inside the box, but was beaten twice, including a last-minute goal, as his side suffered the defeat. The goalkeeper has now failed to keep a clean sheet for the third consecutive game, conceding seven goals across that run while making nine saves. Next up is Sunday's clash against Bologna.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Wins two tackles in Napoli clash Gagliardini (ribs) had five clearances, one interception, and five tackles (two won) and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gagliardini played the whole game following a rib injury and was busy defensively, showing no ill effects. He has generally had a small edge over Al-Musrati at the anchor of the midfield, although the two have occasionally played together. Gagliardini has registered one or more interceptions in 12 appearances in a row, amassing 26 and posting 34 tackles (16 won), eight shots (two on target) and 27 clearances in that stretch. Instead, he failed to swing in a cross after doing so in his previous five displays.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - DNP in Napoli meeting Valentini (undisclosed) didn't star in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Valentini didn't get minutes in his return from his second absence in a short amount of time. He'll be in the running to replace Armel Bella-Kotchap, who left with an apparent thigh injury in this one, competing with Tobias Slotsager and Martin Frese, if the starter misses time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Will be back versus Genoa Orban finished serving a two-game disqualification in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Orban will be back available for Sunday's home game against Genoa and will likely team up with Kieron Bowie consistently, with Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera losing minutes. Orban has scored twice in his last six appearances, recording 13 shots (five on target), two chances created and one inaccurate cross.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Napoli could miss out on European places, warns Conte Napoli clinched a late victory over Verona on Saturday, with Antonio Conte wary of the threat they face in the Serie A top four race.

2 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Verona 1-2 Napoli: Emotional Lukaku off the mark with last-gasp winner Verona looked the more likely to take all three points, but Romelu Lukaku had other ideas and ensured it was Napoli who triumphed.

2 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lukaku's last-gasp goal ends Napoli's winless run and Inter 13 points clear in Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's first goal of the season with the last kick of the match has ended Napoli’s winless run

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Bows out against Napoli Bella-Kotchap recorded two tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in 55 minutes in Saturday's match versus Napoli before exiting due to an apparent thigh injury, G...

Impact Bella-Kotchap had a physical and busy shift, picking up a decent amount of stats, but left early in the second half and limped off clutching the back of his thigh. He's set for tests ahead of next Sunday's away match versus Bologna. The coach picked Martin Frese over Nicolas Valentini to take his place in the back in this one.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Returns as substitute Saturday Valentini (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Napoli.

Impact Valentini is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Napoli after missing five of the last six contests due to muscular injuries. The Defender is back in the mix but will begin among the substitutes as he competes with Andrias Edmundsson for minutes. Prior to his absence, he consistently contributed defensively, logging at least one tackle, one interception and three-plus clearances in four straight starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - In starting squad Gagliardini (ribs) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Napoli.

Impact Gagliardini is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Napoli after recovering from a rib injury that sidelined him for three matches. He has recorded at least one cross in each of his last five appearances, totaling seven deliveries, while adding four shots and 14 tackles over that span, and his return could provide a boost for his side.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Politano: Still 'bitterness' for Napoli after Atalanta loss Napoli had a goal controversially disallowed against Atalanta last weekend, but they have to put that behind them against Verona this week.

3 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sandi Lovric - Missing again for Napoli game Lovric (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash versus Napoli.

Impact Lovric will be absent for the third straight game because of a mild muscular problem. Abdou Harroui and Tomas Suslov are the next men up without Lovric, Suat Serdar (knee) and Antoine Bernede (ankle).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Expected back fairly soon Belghali (ankle) "is out for the Napoli game, but he has resumed running, so we're hopeful for a quick return. We'll take it step by step, but he might be a full-go next week," coa...

Impact Belghali re-injured his ankle two weeks ago, but the relapse isn't as severe as his original problem, which cost him a month, and he could be available in a game or two. Domagoj Bradaric, Cheikh Niasse and Daniel Oyegoke will handle the position while he and Pol Lirola (undisclosed) are shelved.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Good to go for Napoli tilt Valentini (undisclosed) "will be part of the squad Saturday," coach Paolo Sammarco relayed.

Impact Valentini will return after skipping five of the last six contests because of two muscular injuries in short order. He'll compete with newcomer Andrias Edmundsson, who has been fine since joining in January. Valentini has posted at least one tackle, one interception and three or more clearances in his last four starts, with no clean sheets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Returning in Napoli clash Gagliardini (ribs) "will be back available for Saturday," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Gagliardini has recovered from a rib injury that sidelined him for three matches and could make an immediate return to the starting lineup since Al-Musrati is suspended in the same role. Gagliardini has swung in at least one cross in his last five appearances, accumulating seven deliveries (three accurate) and adding four shots (one on target) and 14 tackles (five won) over that span. Additionally, he has registered at least one interception in 11 outings in a row, racking up 25.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina rises out of Serie A drop zone and Bologna beats Udinese

An early goal from Moise Kean has given Fiorentina a vital win over Pisa in the race to avoid Serie A relegation

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Cheikh Niasse - Creates three chances against Sassuolo Niasse generated two crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and three key passes and won one tackle in Friday's 3-0 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Niasse was a bigger part of the offense than usual as Verona were depleted in the midfield and set a new season high in chances created, but his teammates didn't capitalize. He'll likely continue to start a while longer, considering the laundry list of injuries in his role. He has recorded three crosses (one accurate), four interceptions and two tackles (both won) in his last five appearances (three starts).

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Wins two tackles in Sassuolo bout Harroui had one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (two won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Harroui is getting consistent minutes thanks to several absences in the midfield, but wasn't as effective in the final third as in previous instances in this one. He has scored once and added three shots (one on target), six key passes and six crosses (three accurate) in his last six outings (three starts).

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Amin Sarr - Fires four shots against Sassuolo Sarr registered four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 defeat to Sassuolo.

Impact Sarr filled in for Gift Orban (suspension) and posted a new season high in attempts, pacing his outfit, but he was never truly dangerous. His teammate will also miss the Napoli clash. Sarr has yet to score in the season and has tallied one assist, nine shots (two on target) and three chances created in his last six showings (five starts).

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Steps up in Sassuolo contest Bradaric created four scoring chances and registered one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Friday's 3-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Bradaric adapted to the right wing to replace Rafik Belghali (ankle) and Pol Lirola (undisclosed) and was the main source of offense for his side, leading it in two categories and posting new season highs in crosses and key passes, but with no end product. He has had at least one delivery in 13 appearances on the trot, accumulating 49 (11 accurate) and adding 14 key passes and 13 tackles (five won) over that span, with no goal contributions.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Subs in late against Sassuolo Suslov (knee) had two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners and committed one foul in eight minutes in Friday's 3-0 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Suslov took a couple of corner kicks in his first appearance of the season after recovering from a major knee injury. He'll look to gradually increase his minutes while he works his way back to full fitness, and Verona navigate several injury concerns at the position.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Serves disqualification Akpa Akpro completed a one-game ban in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Akpa Akpro will be available against Napoli next Saturday and will have good chances of starting since Al-Musrati will be suspended and Antoine Bernede (ankle), Sandi Lovric (undisclosed) and Roberto Gagliardini (ribs) are all banged up, while Suat Serdar (knee) is out for the season. Akpa Akpro has registered five chances created, 19 tackles (14 won) and eight interceptions in his last five appearances (four starts), missing a lot of time due to an ankle problem midway through the season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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