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Recovered from injury Rrahmani has logged multiple full training sessions in a row and will be available versus Verona Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Rrahmani was a close call for the last Serie A match but stayed out to use the break to recover fully. He might be spared a little initially but will quickly reclaim his starting job over Leo Ostigard in the back. He has tallied three tackles, four interceptions, and four clearances in four matches, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with thigh strain Rrahmani suffered a low-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle of the right thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani will most likely be sidelined through the next break and thus miss the next five games. Leo Ostigard will start in most games since the other two options, Jesus and Natan, are both left-footed.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Rrahmani was forced off after 13 minutes with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Braga.

Impact Rrahmani made it 13 minutes before an injury forced him off. The defender was replaced by Leo Ostigard, who could see more consistent minutes if Rrahmani is sidelined for any significant period of time. The defender's first chance to return would be a Sunday trip to Bologna in league action.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions against Lazio Rrahmani won four duels and one tackle and had four interceptions and one chance created in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Rrahmani had an okay display but that didn't prevent Lazio from hitting the net twice. He has recorded three tackles, four interceptions, and four clearances in three games, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Frosinone game Rrahmani recorded two tackles (two won), four successful duels, and three clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win against Frosinone.

Impact Rrahmani led the defense as newcomer Natan is being given time to adjust and a solid display, but Frosinone scored almost immediately. He contributed to 13 clean sheets last season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two clearances in season finale Rrahmani had two clearances and 92 touches and contributed to the clean sheet in Round 38's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Rrahmani didn't have to overextend himself as Napoli pulled the strings before lifting the trophy. He played second fiddle to Kim Min-Jae when healthy and furnished steady performances. He notched 42 tackles, 16 interceptions, 100 clearances, and 24 blocks in 36 appearances, with 13 clean sheets.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Juventus Rrahmani (ankle) won one duel and had one clearance in one minute in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Rrahmani quickly overcame his injury, but the coach deployed Juan Jesus from the jump, who was in better shape. He should return to the XI against Salernitana. He has posted four tackles (one won), 11 clearances, three interceptions, and two blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list for Juventus clash Rrahmani (ankle) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Juventus, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani escaped without significant issues and resumed training fully Saturday, but he might drop to the bench given the circumstances, with either Juan Jesus or Leo Ostigard getting the start.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Rrahmani picked up a mild right ankle sprain against Milan, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrhamani escaped without significant problems and has a small chance to recuperate for Sunday's clash with Juventus, otherwise Juan Jesus or Leo Ostigard will partner Kim Min-Jae.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Milan Rrahmani won six duels and one tackle and had one clearance in 74 minutes before leaving Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Milan due to a foot contusion, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani didn't look great in the Milan goal, as Rafael Leao turned him around before feeding Olivier Giroud, and didn't have to intervene much. He'll be assessed ahead of Sunday's clash with Juventus, where Kim Min-Jae will be available following a suspension.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seals the win versus Atalanta Rrahmani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), five clearances, and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Rrahmani rounded out the score late in the game with a towering header on a corner kick for his second goal of the season. He wasn't too busy in the back. He has notched nine tackles (four won), three interceptions, and 14 clearances in the last five games, with four clean sheets.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli moves 18 points clear atop Serie A; Lazio held

Runaway Serie A leader Napoli has extended its advantage by beating Atalanta 2-0

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs three clearances in Empoli game Rrahmani recorded two tackles (zero won), one block, and three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Rrahmani once again perfectly played second fiddle to Kim in the Napoli backline as they blanked the opponents for the fifth straight bout. He has notched ten tackles (six won), three interceptions, 14 clearances, and three blocks in such a stretch.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Eintracht Frankfurt Rrahmani won three of three tackles and five duels and had four clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Rrahmani wasn't as busy and brilliant as Kim, but he too had a strong showing in this one. He has registered nine tackles (six won), three interceptions, 16 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, contributing to four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Sassuolo game Rrahmani had one block and one interception and assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Rrahmani picked up more stats on offense than in the back in the easy win and provided an assisting by finding Victor Osimhen with an accurate long ball for his first helper of the season. He has posted five tackles (four won), five interceptions, 13 clearances, and four blocks in the last five games, with four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up versus Spezia Rrahmani had three tackles (two won), three clearances, one block, and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Rrahmani put together a strong stat line while contributing to shutting down the opponents. He has notched eight tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 15 clearances, and four blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets and one goal.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Juventus Rrahmani won three of three tackles and four duels, had three clearances, and scored one goal in Friday's 5-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Rrahmani wasn't great in the back and risked equalizing the game with a goofy clearance, but Alex Meret bailed him out, and he delivered on the other end with a volley on a corner kick for his first goal of the season a few minutes later, de facto sealing the deal. He has tallied four tackles (all won), six clearances, and two blocks in the last three matches.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli crushes 2nd-placed Juventus 5-1 to go 10 points clear

Two of Napoli’s most influential players have combined for what could be their most crucial win in this campaign

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Features in scrimmage Rrahmani (thigh) played in Friday's friendly versus Juve Stabia, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Rrahmani needed almost the entire break to recover from a thigh strain he suffered two months ago. While healthy, it's possible that Juan Jesus or Leo Ostigard play over him in the first couple of matches while he gets fully into shape. He has logged 16 tackles, three interceptions, 44 clearances, and 12 blocks in 11 matches, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins ramping up Rrahmani (thigh) trained with no limitations Monday, Napoli informed.

Impact Rrahmani has been out since early October due to a thigh strain that proved more severe than anticipated. While he's healthy heading into the first January matches, the delayed return to full training and the lack of playing during the friendlies could cap his minutes at first until he gets fully into shape.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Rrahmani (thigh) has been practicing on the side in the last few days, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani has started training on grass after rehabbing for the better part of the last month, but he's not quite ready yet, even he traveled to Turkey with the rest of the team for a mini retreat and some friendlies.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss multiple games Rrahmani has been diagnosed with a tendon lesion in the adductor longus muscle of the left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani avoided knee injuries despite an awkward twisting but sustained a significant thigh problem. He faces an uphill climb to return before the World Cup break. Juan Jesus and Leo Ostigard will likely alternate in relief in the back.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off late versus Cremonese Rrahmani won two of two tackles, drew two fouls, and had four clearances and two blocks in 82 minutes before leaving Sunday's 4-1 win over Napoli with a leg injury, Corriere dello...

Impact Rrahmani had his usual solid performance, but he couldn't continue after getting his leg trapped underneath him in pretty ugly fashion on a slide. He might have hurt either his knee or thigh. He'll take some tests shortly to assess the severity of the problem. Leo Ostigard and Juan Jesus are the next men up in the back.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Milan Rrahmani had two tackles (zero won), two blocks and 11 clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Rrahmani had another strong showing in the back even though Milan managed to score one goal. He has recorded 11 tackles, two interceptions, 32 clearances, and five blocks in eight matches, with four clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raspadori is Napoli's latest new weapon in unbeaten start

Reserve striker Giacomo Rasapdori scored a last-gasp winner in Napoli's 1-0 over Spezia in the Italian league

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS