DIEGO DEMME NEWS

Receives first start Sunday Demme registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Demme found himself in the starting XI for the first time this season Sunday, just one match after making his first appearance of the season. Demme has benefitted from the absence of Frank Anguissa (AFCON) as he has appeared twice since Anguissa left to play for his country. Demme did not particularly stick out Sunday as he recorded two inaccurate crosses, one won tackle and a yellow card, but it's still good to see him finally get playing time.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rides the pine in Torino game Demme (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Torino.

Impact Demme didn't come off the bench despite the absence of Frank Anguissa and the terrible collective showing by his side. He has been overlooked by multiple coaches in the last two seasons.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Torino Demme (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Torino.

Impact Demme returns from his latest ailment and has better chances of featuring than usual since Frank Anguissa just departed for AFCON. He has yet to play this campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monza game Demme is absent for Friday's match versus Monza due to a thigh problem, Napoli informed.

Impact Demme suffered a late injury and won't be able to provide depth to the midfield, but Stanislav Lobotka (ribs) is available, Jens Cajuste and Gianluca Gaetano will likely begin on the bench.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in Atalanta game Demme (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Demme was back after a minor physical problem, but he continues to be buried in the depth chart, and it's unlikely the new gaffer will give more minutes than the previous ones.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Atalanta game Demme (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Demme recovered during the break and will try to convince his new coach to give him minutes for the first time in the season, but Stanislav Lobotka is firmly entrenched as the starter, and he had a very limited role last season as well.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Demme (thigh) isn't part of the squad to face Empoli on Sunday.

Impact Demme won't be involved after picking up a thigh problem later in the week and will take some tests in short order. Frank Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Piotr Zielinski, and Jens Cajuste will be the top options as usual.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Empoli tilt Demme didn't train Saturday due to a right thigh injury, Napoli announced.

Impact Demme will probably be unavailable against Empoli on Sunday unless the problem is really minor, but he has yet to feature this season, so their XI and usual rotations aren't impacted.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Bologna Demme (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Demme was back in the squad but didn't get minutes. It remains to be seen whether he'll be part of the rotation after being made available in the summer. He recorded one tackle, one clearance, and one chance in seven appearances (two starts) in 2022/2023.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Bologna game Demme (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's match versus Bologna, Napoli announced.

Impact Demme is available after missing all the previous matches due to a potential department and a small injury. He'll deputize Stanislav Lobotka, but he featured just seven times in such a role last season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing injury Demme is training on the side due to tendinopathy, Napoli inform.

Impact Demme was held out of precaution and due to transfer market reasons in the first three games, and that will continue even though Turkey and Russia are the only available destinations at this stage.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable in Champions League Demme hasn't been inserted in Napoli's Champions League list, Goal reports.

Impact Demme is still in town despite seemingly being on his way out for a couple of months. If he stayed, he'd be eligible only for Serie A matches and serve as the deputy of workhorse Stanislav Lobotka.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio match Demme hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Demme didn't leave on deadline day but there's still time in other countries, for instance Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and probably won't involved until his future is sorted.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Frosinone Demme isn't part of the squad to face Frosinone Saturday because he's likely to leave, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Demme made just seven appearances in the past season. His absence could continue in the next couple of matches if he doesn't leave next week.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench in season finale Demme (undisclosed) had eight passes in ten minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Demme was a question mark due to a minor injury but managed to get some action. He has played very little in this campaign, as Stanislav Lobotka had a stranglehold on the position. He might pursue a transfer to get a larger role. He has notched 15 tackles, two interceptions, four chances created, and five clearances in 12 appearances (six starts).

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Sampdoria Demme has been selected for Sunday's game against Sampdoria, Napoli informed.

Impact Demme will be an option despite not practicing fully in the lead-up to the game, but the gaffer alluded that Stanislav Lobotka would get the start as usual even though there will be nothing at stake in the season finale.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Sampdoria game Demme skipped training Saturday, coach Luciano Spalletti informed.

Impact Demme is unlikely to star in the season finale due to his physical problem and because the boss hinted that he would field his usual starters. He has played just six times in this campaign.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Milan Demme (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 0-4 to Milan.

Impact Demme returned from a brief absence but didn't get minutes, which has been the norm for him this season. He has starred in 24 minutes across four appearances so far.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be option versus Milan Demme (thigh) returned to full training Friday, Napoli announced.

Impact Demme has recuperated from a thigh ailment that sidelined him before the game and will resume deputizing Stanislav Lobotka in the midfield. He has played just four times this season, without logging relevant stats.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino match Demme hasn't been called up for Sunday's fixture versus Torino due to muscle fatigue, Napoli announced.

Impact Demme should easily be able to recover during the break. He has played just four minutes in 2023 as Stanislav Lobotka rarely ever gets a breather.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Torino Demme (foot) didn't play in Saturday's 3-1 win over Torino.

Impact Demme made the squad list for the first time in a while, but he's behind Tanguy Ndombele and Elijf Elmas as far as backups are concerned in the midfield. He will likely get opportunities when Stanislav Lobotka is rested. He had posted five chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), 21 tackles, and nine interceptions in 19 matches (seven starts) last season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Torino Demme is fit and in the match day squad to face Torino on Saturday.

Impact Demme returns after missing over a month due to a foot injury. The midfielder provides depth in midfield after making just 11 appearances for Napoli last season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back against Torino Demme (foot) has gone back into full training, Napoli announced.

Impact Demme looked close to returning for the recent matches, but the team ultimately gave him the international break to complete his rehab and work on his conditioning after missing the first few matches with a foot fracture. He will join Tanguy Ndombele and Elijf Elmas as one of the top backups in the midfield. He recorded one goal, eight chances created, 35 crosses, and 11 interceptions in 24 appearances (11 starts) last season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury Demme has picked up an infraction of the cuboid bone in the left foot, Napoli announced.

Impact Demme is expected to sit out a month because of the problem, thus skipping multiple matches, TuttoSport reports. He's generally not a stater when the other options are available. Napoli will lean on Stanislav Lobotka, Frank Anguissa, Piotr Zielinski and soon-to-be newcomer Tanguy Ndombele while Demme is out.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Spezia Demme won two of two tackles and two duels, created one chance and scored on his only shot in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Demme rounded out the score with a point-blank finish after a nice interplay with Andrea Petagna in the box. It was his first goal of the season. He has mostly served a backup role in 2021/2022, logging 35 tackles, 11 interceptions, eight chances and four blocks in 24 appearances (11 starts).

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE