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Fiorentina beats Napoli 5-2 to reach Italian Cup quarters

Fiorentina has reached the Italian Cup quarterfinals by beating Napoli 5-2 after extra time in a match that included three red cards and a stoppage-time equalizer
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates five chances Mertens took two off target shots, crossed three times (one accurate) and created five chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Mertens was held off the scoresheet but played well going forward on Sunday. The attacker finished with the third highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while leading Napoli with five chances created in the win.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against Juventus Mertens took five shots (three on target), created one chance, drew one foul and scored a goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.
Impact Mertens broke the deadlock in the first half with a vicious effort from inside the box and proceeded to pace his team in shots. He will likely continue to have the upper hand on Andrea Petagna until Victor Osimhen (face/COVID-19) is back. He had not scored in three Serie A games. He is now up to six goals, 22 shots and seven chances in 14 appearances. Napoli will host Sampdoria Sunday.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Juventus 1-1 Napoli ' The spoils are shared at the Allianz Stadium ' Serie A 2021/22
JANUARY 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires three shots against Spezia Mertens sent in five inaccurate crosses, took three shots (two on target), had four successful take-ons and won four duels in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.
Impact Mertens had an okay first half, but the coach inexplicably took him out at intermission to insert Andrea Petagna, who was underwhelming. He has not scored in four matches, where he has taken six shots and created three chances. Instead, he had produced more in the first few matches after Victor Osimhen's got injured. Napoli will visit Juventus on January 6th.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Finds target versus Atalanta Mertens took three shots (one on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Mertens temporarily put his team on top in the second half by beating a high offside trap and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie. He has fully taken advantage of Victor Osimhen's absence as he has found the target five times in the last four games, adding 12 shots and three chances created. Napoli will host Empoli next Sunday.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli draws at Sassuolo, Milan beats Genoa to close gap

Junior Messias continued his scoring form by netting twice for AC Milan to help the Rossoneri get back on track in the league with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Genoa
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in draw Mertens scored once on one shot during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.
Impact Mertens scored his third goal in two games in only 66 minutes on the pitch. The forward has been efficient with four goals in three starts, and has truly played his way back into the starting XI. Victor Osimhen is still the top option but the veteran Mertens certainly still has plenty of talent.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mertens and Fabian Stunners Seal Huge Napoli Win! ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 14 ' Serie A 2021/22
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Scores brace against Lazio Mertens took two shots /both on target), had two successful take-ons won four duels and scored two goals in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lazio.
Impact Mertens had a clutch performance as he hit the net with two gorgeous shots in his lone attempts of the game. He has quickly established himself as the top option to fill in for Victor Osimhen, so Andrea Petagna will see minutes only when he needs a breather. He has logged three goals, seven shots, three chances and four crosses in eight games. Napoli will face Sassuolo away Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli beat Lazio 4-0 to take the outright lead of Serie A on the night it paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Afena-Gyan sealed a late brace with a long-range strike ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 13 ' Serie A 2021/22
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Scores against Inter Mertens took three shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), drew one fould and scored a goal in 15 minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Mertens made the most of his minutes by re-opening the contest with a tremendous effort from outside the box. However, he also missed an easy volley from close range that would have leveled the match in the final minutes. He is poised to get more minutes going forward since Victor Osimhen picked up a serious injury. This was his first Serie A goal as he had seen limited action so far. He has posted five shots, two chances created and four crosses in seven games (one start). Napoli will host Lazio Sunday.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli finally beaten as Inter revives Serie A title bid

Serie A leader Napoli lost for the first time this season as Inter Milan reinvigorated its Italian title bid with a 3-2 win
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan derby ends in draw; Napoli held 1-1 by Verona

AC Milan has been held to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested derby match against defending champion Inter Milan and missed the chance to take the outright lead of Serie A
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet versus Salernitana Mertens created one chance and delivered one cross in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Salernitana.
Impact Mertens had a quiet outing as he did not attempt a single shot before being subbed off in the 60th minute. The striker has had very little playing time this season due to injuries and he has managed two starts this season in all competitions. He will look to improve his offensive outing Sunday against Verona.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header

Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unused against Cagliari Mertens (shoulder) did not feature in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact Mertens was available off the bench, but the coach went with the starters for most of the game. He will probably alternate with Piotr Zielinski and Lorenzo Insigne going forward, as Victor Osimhen will be tough to unseat as no.9. Napoli will face Fiorentina away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back against Cagliari Mertens (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's match versus Cagliari, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.
Impact Mertens has missed the early portion of the season as he was rehabbing from offseason shoulder injury. Considering the strong performances of Viktor Osimhen, he will likely play in a supporting role when fielded. He has tallied nine goals, eight assists, 54 shots and 36 chances created in 29 appearances last season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to play Mertens (shoulder) has been training in the last two weeks, but he is not ready to play yet, coach Luciano Spalletti informed.
Impact Mertens has gone into full training at the beginning of the break following an offseason shoulder injury, but he needs to work on his conditioning before being called up. Viktor Osimhen will be the focal point of the attack while Mertens recovers.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for contact Mertens (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Napoli informed.
Impact Mertens trained with no limitation for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in early July. Even though he did not appear in any friendly or the first two matches of the season, he could still work on his conditioning. He should be good to go for the next match versus Juventus and could even start since Viktor Osimhen is suspended.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still ways away from returning Mertens (shoulder) has joined the rest of the squad for the second pre-season retreat in Castel Di Sangro, but he has yet to be cleared for contact, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports...
Impact Mertens underwent shoulder surgery in July and needs more time to recuperate fully. The outlet speculates that he will be back in early October, although he will be re-assessed during the first international break in mid-September.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes shoulder injury Mertens went under the knife to stabilize the right shoulder, Napoli informed.
Impact Mertens waited until after the Euro to get the procedure after being bothered by the issue a couple of times during the season. The club stated that he will rest for two-to-three weeks before starting the rehab protocol. He is considered in doubt for the first two matches of next season.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Appears off bench versus Portugal Mertens played 42 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 1-0 win over Portugal.
Impact Mertens has been left on the bench now in second straight outing but given the serious injuries for Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, he will likely start in the quarterfinal versus Italy. The winger has been very quiet in his two starts providing very few numbers.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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