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Productive against Udinese Elmas won four duels and recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and five corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Elmas starred as a right winger and was highly effective, as he paced his team in both deliveries and key passes, setting new season highs in both stats. He has assisted once and added three off-target shots, six chances created, and nine crosses (five accurate) in the last five fixtures (two starts).

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects assist in Juventus clash Elmas assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Elmas shined off the bench and played a major role in the win, as he found Giacomo Raspadori with a pinpoint cross on the lone goal. He's now up to three helpers in the season, while he has scored three times. He has posted four shots (two on target), four key passes, two crosses (both accurate), and two tackles (one won) in the last five games (three starts).

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in Napoli game Elmas drew two fouls, won three duels, and had one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-1 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Elmas was unusually deployed as a false-nine since Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Simeone were out, and Giacomo Raspadori had limited autonomy, however, that didn't really boost his offensive numbers, and he wasn't very threatening. He has tallied three shots (two on target), two key passes, and three tackles (one won) in the last five matches (two starts).

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan beats 10-man Napoli 1-0 in Champions League QF

AC Milan beat Napoli for the second time in the space of less than two weeks as the Rossoneri won 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up teammate in Atalanta clash Elmas assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate), two chances created, and two corners in 24 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Elmas collected a point off the bench by finding Amir Rrahmani with a precise corner kick. It's his second helper of the season, while he has bagged six goals. He has logged six shots (one on target), seven chances created, and seven crosses (five accurate) in the last five matches (one start).

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides jolt versus Empoli Elmas had two successful take-ons and registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in 19 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Elmas had a strong showing in the final third considering the limited amounts of minutes he received. He has become the clear top backup in multiple offensive roles, but he has started just once in the last six fixtures, logging one goal, four shots (one on target), six chances created, and six crosses (four accurate).

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Sassuolo Elmas won three duels and registered four crosses (three accurate) one interception, and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Elmas got the nod over Piotr Zielinski and was rather active in the final third, co-pacing his team in both deliveries and key passes, although he wasn't involved in the two goals. He has scored once and added two shots (one on target), four chances created, and six crosses (five accurate) in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Elmas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win against Cremonese.

Impact Elmas came off the bench for a 20-minute cameo and got on the scoresheet with his sixth goal in 21 appearances. The winger has been absolutely brilliant off the bench and has already set a career-high for goals. Elmas is a limited fantasy option until he more consistently works his way into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target in Juventus clash Elmas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and won one tackle and two duels in 45 minutes in Friday's 5-1 win against Juventus.

Impact Elmas came in at halftime for Matteo Politano and rounded out the score with a deflected shot from the middle of the box. Even though he's not a regular starter, he's been in fantastic form in the last six matches, recording four goals, one assist, ten shots (six on target), and three chances created.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buries PK versus Sampdoria Elmas created one chance and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Sampdoria.

Impact Elmas played over Piotr Zielinski amid a busy schedule to open the season, and he made his presence felt on offense, finishing as the runner-up in shots and sealing the deal with a great penalty kick in the top corner. He has posted four goals, one assist, 17 shots (seven on target), and 12 chances created in 22 appearances (six starts).

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kean's brace sinks Lazio | Every Goal | Round 15 | Serie A 2022/23

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores and assists against Udinese Elmas scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Udinese.

Impact Elmas once again thrived while filling in for the injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as he teed up Victor Osimhen with a great cross and then hit the net with a neat strike from inside the box. He has logged three goals, one assist, 13 shots (five on target), and 11 chances created in 20 appearances (five starts).

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli beats Udinese 3-2 to go 11 points clear in Serie A

Napoli could end the year with a double-digit points lead at the top of Serie A

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen on the scoresheet once again | Every Goal | Round 13 | Serie A 2022/23

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores versus Atalanta Elmas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Elmas filled in for the injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (back) and, while he didn't have great volume, he hit the net with a relatively easy finish after a sneaky cut. It's his second goal of the season. He could get another opportunity if the teammate doesn't recover for Tuesday's home game versus Empoli. He has notched two shots (one on target), two chances created and ten tackles (three won) in the last five appearances (two starts).

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Spezia Elmas won one of two tackles, drew two fouls, took three shots (one on target) and had two successful take-ons in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Elmas drew the start as the coach rotated the squad and put together a decent stat line, but he was not involved in any of the three goals. He has continued to mostly as a backup this season, although he was more prolific than in the past. He has recorded seven goals, six assists, 47 shots (21 on target) and 29 chances in 45 appearances (19 starts).

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo in Sassuolo match Elmas (thigh) had five touches and was dispossessed once in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Elmas returned after a short absence, but he did not play enough minutes to make an impact. He will try to challenge Dries Mertens and Piotr Zielinski in the remaining fixtures. He has scored once ad added two shots (both on target) and two chances in the last five appearances. He has not started since late February. Napoli will face Torino away Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Sassuolo Elmas (thigh) returned to full training Thursday, Napoli informed.

Impact Elmas might miss just one game due to a minor thigh injury. He generally serves a back-up role in multiple positions in the midfield and the attack. Still, he has been productive since he has logged three goals, five assists, 30 shots (ten on target) and 25 chances in 33 appearances (11 starts).

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Elmas has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Empoli due to a thigh pull, Napoli announced.

Impact Elmas got hurt in the final practice and will miss at least one game, although the problem should not be overly severe. Napoli will be short-handed in the midfield with Stanislav Lobotka also on the mend.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter wins at Juventus 1-0, Napoli beats Atalanta to go top

Inter Milan has halted its poor run of form in the best possible way after the defending champion beat fierce rival Juventus 1-0 to boost its Serie A title chances and hinder its o...

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in Atalanta game Elmas took one shot on target, drew two fouls, won two duels and scored a goal in 31 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Elmas rounded out the result late in the game by capping off a quick counter with a cunning finish in front of the goalie for his third goal in Serie A play. He has not started in five games, where he has logged also one assist, six shots and six chances. Napoli will face Fiorentina at home next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Lazio game Elmas took one off-target shot, created three scoring chances, won three duels and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Elmas came off the bench in this one, but he made his presence felt by teeing Lorenzo Insigne in a dangerous position. He should alternate with Matteo Politano and Piotr Zielinski until Hirving Lozano returns. He had been quiet prior to this game, tallying two shots, five chances and two tackles in the last five fixtures. Napoli will face Milan at home Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona held 1-1 by Napoli, Rangers win in Dortmund in EL

After dropping out of the Champions League, Barcelona now faces a difficult task just to qualify for the round of 16 in the Europa League

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists against Salernitana Elmas assisted one goal from two chances created, took one shot on target, made one tackle (won) and one clearance in Sunday's 4-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Elmas created Juan Jesus' opener in the 17h minute, his second straight assist and fifth in the season -- to go with six goals. The midfielder is on fire right now, and will look to get on the scoresheet again when they visit Venezia on Feb 6.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third assist of season Elmas had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Elmas set up Hirving Lozano in the 20th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the attacker while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AC Milan beats 10-man Napoli 1-0 in Champions League QF

Napoli beats Udinese 3-2 to go 11 points clear in Serie A

Inter wins at Juventus 1-0, Napoli beats Atalanta to go top

Barcelona held 1-1 by Napoli, Rangers win in Dortmund in EL