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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

Comes off bench against Juventus Elmas (return from COVID-19) had one pass in 14 minutes in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Elmas played for a few minutes despite never practicing during the winter break due to the viral infection. He will probably get more action in Sunday's home game versus Sampdoria. He has notched one goal, seven shots and three chances in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Elmas has tested negative and has been allowed to fly back to Italy, Napoli announced.

Impact Elmas spent the quarantine in North Macedonia. Despite the lack of practice, the coach will likely call him up anyway considering the several absences across the formation. He has posted two goals, two assists, 15 shots and nine chances in 19 games so far (seven starts).

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Elmas contracted Coronavirus while spending the holidays in North Macedonia, Napoli announced.

Impact Elmas posted a positive test before boarding the flight back to Italy and will quarantine in his home country. Given the lack of practice following the break, he is highly at risk of missing January 6th's match versus Juventus even if he managed to shake off the virus in time.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decides Milan clash Elmas (calf) created one chance, drew two fouls, won five duels and scored on his shot in Sunday's 1-0 win over Milan.

Impact Elmas stayed in the XI despite a recent calf issue and netted the only goal of the game with a quality header on a corner kick. He has seen an uptick in playing time thanks to a few absences. He has tallied five shots, four chances created and three crosses in the last five Serie A matches. Napoli will host Spezia Wednesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli leapfrogs Milan into 2nd place in Serie A

Napoli leapfrogged AC Milan into second place in Serie A after beating its title rival 1-0 in a mediocre match at San Siro

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fit for Milan game Elmas (calf) will be an option Sunday versus Milan, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Elmas has been able to practice somewhat regularly after subbing off in the previous game, as he was dealing with just a knock. He will be in the mix to start considering that Lorenzo Insigne is out. He has posted one goal, two assists, 12 shots and eight chances created in 17 games (six starts) so far.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids severe injuries Elmas picked up a calf contusion versus Empoli and the exams ruled out fractures or other serious problems, Napoli announced.

Impact Elmas appeared to have sustained a worrisome injury in a collision with an opponent, but the tests came back clean. He will look to heal up ahead of Sunday's away game versus Milan.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter gives sign of intent with 4-0 win to go top of Serie A

Inter Milan has given an emphatic sign of intent as the defending Serie A champion moved to the top of Serie A with a crushing 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carried off against Empoli Elmas took three off-target shots, created one scoring chance and sent in one inaccurate cross in 87 minutes and left the game late due to a lower leg injury, La Gazzetta dello Spo...

Impact Elmas had an okay outing but he got hurt in a collision with an opponent and could not put any weight on it afterward. He is headed for some tests.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal makes last 16 in CL, Leicester falls in Europa

Villarreal clinched the final place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Thursday, while Leicester failed to advance in the Europa League

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pretty lively against Napoli Elmas drew three fouls, had three successful take-ons, won seven duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Elmas played in a prominent role with Lorenzo Insigne unavailable and was rather dynamic, but he mostly picked up secondary stats. The starter is not expected to be out for long. He has posted one goal, two assists, nine shots and seven chances created in 16 games (five starts). Napoli will host Empoli next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in romp over Bologna Elmas tallied one assist, one shot (off target) and two dribbles in Thursday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Elmas continues to make an impact despite some limited stat outputs. He's now had a major contribution in each of his past three starts totalling one goal and two assists over that period. He's also mounted three assists over his past four appearances (two starts). With just six starts in 13 matches though his fantasy usage has to be monitored.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In form again after assist Elmas recorded one assist across 19 minutes during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Torino.

Impact Following the Napoli team's Aug. 22 Serie A game, Elmas received three consecutive starts but failed to play well during them. He is in form now after playing off its bench again.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli loses despite early goal; Roma, Tottenham win

Taking the lead after just 11 seconds wasn’t enough for Napoli to avoid a loss in the second round of Europa League group-stage matches

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores off bench in win Elmas scored a goal off his lone shot, made three tackles (all won) and two clearances and drew two fouls after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Elmas was brought in the 35th minute, replacing injured Piotr Zielinski (thigh), and did a great job on the left flank, which included the goal that sealed the 2-0 win for Napoli. The youngster was mostly an option off the bench last season, but could receive more opportunities during this campaign. If Zielinski isn't able to recover for next Sunday's visit to Genoa, Elmas is the most probable option for the starting XI.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo starts on bench as Juventus wastes 2-goal lead

Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Juventus got off to a disappointing start as two mistakes from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny saw his side relinquish an early two-goal lead to draw...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records three shots Monday Elmas registered three shots (zero on target), two interceptions and one chance created against the Netherlands on Monday.

Impact Elmas garnered six shots in three outings for Macedonia but was never able to put any efforts on target. The midfielder managed just three starts in 33 matches for Napoli this past season and will likely continue to serve primarily a substitute option in 2021-22, which will severely limit his fantasy value.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Elmas shot twice off goal during Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Uktaine.

Impact Elmas put together a solid performance, but it just wasn't enough to keep the match close. The midfielder has struggled against top level opposition, and will likely be tested heavily Monday, against Netherlands.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Better form for country than club Elmas has started each of North Macedonia's pre-Euro friendlies.

Impact Elmas didn't start a game after late-February at Napoli but still managed to score three times in his past four games for his country. Though the odds may be stacked against Elmas from advancing far into the tournament, his attacking value could be decent on a team that's scored in all but one of the last eight games (two losses, one draws, five wins).

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio avenges cup defeat by beating Atalanta 3-1 in league

Lazio has avenged its Italian Cup defeat by winning 3-1 at Atalanta in Serie A

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli beats Spezia 4-2 to reach Italian Cup semifinals

Defending champion Napoli scored four times in the first half to beat Spezia 4-2 and reach the Italian Cup semifinals

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli set to be handed 3-0 loss for failing to show at Juve

Napoli is likely to be handed a 3-0 loss by the Italian league’s judge for failing to show for its Serie A match at Juventus

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS