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Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Takes three shots against BarcelonaDi Lorenzo generated three shots (two on goal), one block, one interception and two tackles (two won) in Tuesday's 3-1 loss against Barcelona.
ImpactDi Lorenzo was sound on both ends as usual and had one of the cleanest chances to equalize for his side, but he couldn't put it past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He has logged 11 crosses (two accurate), four tackles (three won) and four interceptions in the last four games, with no clean sheets and two secondary assists.
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Cyril Ngonge - Plays one minute in Barcelona clashNgonge (thigh) came off the bench very late in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat versus Barcelona.
ImpactNgonge made his return from a five-game absence but barely got any playing time. Matteo Politano and Giacomo Raspadori are both in good form, so he'll have to fight for minutes in the upcoming matches, and his role is unlikely to grow.
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Jens-Lys Cajuste - Unused against BarcelonaCajuste (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Barcelona.
ImpactCajuste recovered enough from a thigh problem to be an option, but the coach preferred fitter and more offensive-minded choices in this one. He'll compete primarily with Hamed Traore and Piotr Zielinski from here on out.
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Victor Osimhen - Disappointing versus BarcelonaOsimhen won one duel and had one shot (one on goal), two clearances and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Barcelona.
ImpactOsimhen had trouble shaking free, was often outside and didn't exploit his lone opportunity to do some damage in the box. He hasn't hit the net in three straight, logging six shots (three on target) and three key passes.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Passable in Barcelona gameKvaratskhelia registered three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), three chances created and one corner in Tuesday's 3-1 loss versus Barcelona.
ImpactKvaratskhelia couldn't will his team past the opponents, but it wasn't for lack of trying, and he put up good numbers up front. He has recorded four goals, one assist, 23 shots (nine on target) and 12 chances created in the last four fixtures.
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Matteo Politano - Dishes helper in Barcelona gamePolitano assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two key passes in Tuesday's 3-1 loss against Barcelona.
ImpactPolitano was one of the few bright spots up front for Napoli, co-pacing them in deliveries and hitting Amir Rrahmani in strides in the box to set the table for their lone goal. It's his sixth assist of the season and the third in the last four games, where he has posted seven shots (two on target), eight chances created and 13 crosses (three accurate).
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