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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.

35 MINS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lukaku's last-gasp goal ends Napoli's winless run at Hellas Verona

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

1 HOUR 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.

10 HOURS 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.

12 HOURS 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.

12 HOURS 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.

1 DAY AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Hellas Verona vs Napoli Prediction and Betting Tips | 28th February 2026 The 2025-26 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Hellas Verona take on Antonio Conte's Napoli side in an important encounter at the Stad...

1 DAY 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).

1 DAY 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.

1 DAY 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.

1 DAY 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.

1 DAY 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Lorenzo Montipo - Allows three goals versus Sassuolo Montipo made one save, denied a PK and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Montipo had his only save on a spot-kick by Domenico Berardi, who tucked home on the rebound, while he could do little on the other two goals. He has kept one clean sheet in three fixtures since resuming starting, making nine saves and surrendering five goals. Up next, Verona will host Napoli next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

SASSUOLO-VERONA 3-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Berardi Strikes Home Brace | SERIE A 2025/26

FEBRUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Berardi at the double as Sassuolo deepen Verona's relegation woes

Two goals from Domenico Berardi have helped Sassuolo to a 3-0 win over Serie A bottom club Verona

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Tomas Suslov - Called up for Sassuolo game Suslov (knee) has made Verona's squad list to face Sassuolo on Friday.

Impact Suslov had been ramping up after blowing out his knee before the start of the season and will be available for the first time in 2025/2026. His return will help mitigate several absences in the midfield, but he's unlikely to see major minutes right away. He'll play second fiddle to Abdou Harroui while Sandi Lovric (undisclosed) and Antoine Bernede (ankle) are out of commission. He was a fixture last year and recorded 32 shots (seven on target), 27 key passes and 49 crosses (14 accurate) in 31 displays, assisting once.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Bernede - Will keep missing time Bernede "has an ankle injury, and we have to make sure he's 100 percent before fielding him again. He's improving, but we're not sure how much time it'll take for now," coach Paolo...

Impact Bernade will sit out the second contest on the trot versus Sassuolo and potentially more, depending on how the rehab goes. Abdou Harroui will be the main beneficiary of the fact that he, Sandi Lovric (undisclosed), Suat Serdar (knee) and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro are all on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sandi Lovric - Ruled out for Sassuolo match Lovric (undisclosed) "won't be an option Friday, but he's close to recovering," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Lovric will skip the second contest in a row due to a muscular injury, but it's not overly serious, and he'll have more than a week to be ready for the Napoli game. Abdou Harroui and Cheikh Niasse will pick up the slack in the midfield, where Suat Serdar (knee), Roberto Gagliardini (ribs) and Antoine Bernede (ankle) are also on the mend.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Sidelined for a while Lirola (undisclosed) "is dealing with a muscular issue and will need a few weeks to heal," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Lirola is nursing a strain, although the gaffer didn't specify in which area. He'll be unavailable for at least a couple more fixtures after missing the recent Parma one. Cheikh Niasse, Falloum Cham or Domagoj Bradaric will play on the right wing until either he or Rafik Belghali (ankle) returns.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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