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Unused against Spezia Rrahmani got the day off in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Rrahmani did not feature as the coach gave some minutes to Juan Jesus. He beat out Kostas Manolas to start next to Kalidou Koulibaly early in the season and ended with four goals, 23 tackles, 26 interceptions and 98 clearances in 40 matches, with 13 clean sheets.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Sassuolo Rrahmani had three blocks, took one shot on target and scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Rrahmani was not particularly busy in the back given the nature of the game and rounded out the score with a late header for his fourth goal of the season. He has tallied three tackles (two won), four interceptions, 12 clearances and four blocks in the last four matches. Napoli will face Torino away Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli crushes Sassuolo 6-1 to end miserable run

Napoli salvaged some pride as it crushed Sassuolo 6-1 to consolidate third place in Serie A

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs five clearances in Fiorentina game Rrahmani (illness) had five clearances, one interception and one block and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Rrahmani played through an illness and, while he did not have blunders, the Napoli defense had their worst showing in a while in this one. He has notched 18 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches. Napoli will face Roma at home Monday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Fiorentina Rrahmani is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Fiorentina.

Impact Rrahmani has shaken off the flu in time to start for Napoli on Sunday. The defender takes up a role in the Napoli back line for their Serie A clash with Fiorentina.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final practice Rrhamani did not train Saturday due to the flu, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani has about a day to shake it off, otherwise Juan Jesus would get the second start in a row in the back.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Rrahmani served his one-game ban in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Rrahmani will be eligible for next Sunday's home game against Fiorentina after sitting out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He is set to replace Juan Jesus in the back. He has posted three tackles, 13 clearances and three blocks in the last five appearances.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next game Rrahmani had one block and three clearances, won seven duels and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Rrahmani turned in a solid shift in the back, but he will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Either Juan Jesus or Axel Tuanzebe will replace him in the back against Atalanta in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home win Rrahmani scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 4-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Rrahmani scored in the 47th minute to give them the 3-1 lead just after halftime and pave the way for their home win. That was his third goal in the season. The centerback will now visit Venezia on Feb 6.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive versus Milan Rrahmani took two shots (one on target), had three interceptions and eight clearances and won nine duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Milan.

Impact Rrahmani managed to shackle down Zlatan Ibrahimovic in this one and was dominant in the air, massively helping his team keep a clean sheet. He has posted nine tackles, nine interceptions, 41 clearances and 12 blocks in 15 matches, with eight clean sheets. Napoli will host Spezia Wednesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six clearances in Inter clash Rrahmani had three blocks and six clearances and won one of two tackles and four duels in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Rrahmani had a respectable performance but Napoli ended up giving up three goals to a high-wattage offense. He has recorded five tackles, five interceptions, 29 clearances and eight blocks in ten games so far, contributing to six clean sheets. Napoli will host Lazio Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three aerials in shutout win Rrahmani had a clean sheet, three aerials won and three clearances in Thursday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Rrahmani and the Napoli back line have been on an absolute fire holding on to their fourth straight clean sheet and eighth on the season. The center-back has mostly been consistent in interceptions and clearances but has also bagged two goals from early in the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner at Fiorentina Rrahmani scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, made two interceptions and four clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win at Fiorentina.

Impact Rrahmani scored in the 50th minute to give his side the 2-1 lead and seal their comeback road win. That was his second goal of the season, while he also led his side in clearances during the match. The centerback will now look to keep the momentum against Torino on Oct 17.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seventh heaven: Napoli beats Fiorentina 2-1 to stay perfect

Napoli has bounced back from its first loss of the season to maintain its perfect start to the Serie A campaign

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays full Cagliari game Rrahmani (head) had one clearance and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Rrahmani stayed in the lineup despite suffering a head injury in the previous match and did need to do much to contribute to the clean sheet as Napoli dominated. He appears to have leapfrogged Konstantinos Manolas in the pecking order as he has started in three straight matches. He has posted seven clearances, three blocks and two tackles. Napoli will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Cagliari match Rrahmani tested negative for possible head injury and will be available Sunday versus Cagliari, Napoli announced.

Impact Rrahmani subbed off in the midweek game after a blow to the head, but all tests came back clean. He will be in contention to get the start with Konstantinos Manolas.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Sampdoria Rrahmani won three duels, drew one foul and had four clearances and one interception in 48 minutes before subbing off due to a possible head injury in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampd...

Impact Rrahmani collided with an opponent in the first half, but he stayed in the game for a while before asking to come out just after intermission. He will be assessed by the team's doctors ahead of Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He had started twice in a row over Kostas Manolas.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target versus Udinese Rrahmani took two shots (one on target), had three blocks, won five duels and scored a goal in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Rrahmani drew a spot start as the coach decided to rest Kostas Manolas and, on top of defending diligently, he hit the net with a point-blank header. He will occasionally relieve the starter when the schedule gets busy. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli extends perfect start with 4-0 win at Udinese

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Hellas Verona Rrahmani started for the fourth straight game and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona.

Impact Rrahmani put Napoli ahead in the 60th minute with a neat finish from inside the box following a corner kick delivery from his side for his only goal of the season. He finished with two shots (one on goal), one interception, three clearances, two blocked shots and won one of two tackles. He filled in well for the injured Kalidou Koulibaly (calf) for the last four games and finished with eight interceptions, 39 clearances and 14 blocked shots in 16 league appearances for Napoli this season.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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