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Plays ten minutes against Sampdoria Ruiz (hip) created one chance in ten minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Ruiz did not get much run in his first game since early December as he missed a month due to a sore tendon in his hip. He should be in better shape for Monday's road game versus Bologna, where he could replace Diego Demme in the XI. He has logged five goals, two assists, 21 chances and 28 tackles in 16 games so far.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sampdoria game Ruiz (hip) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Ruiz has finally shaken off a hip tendon problem that sidelined for a month. He will probably come off the bench in his first game back, with Stanislav Lobotka and Diego Demme getting another start. He has posted five goals, two assists, 20 chances and 28 tackles in 15 games.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Juventus game Ruiz (hip) was not included in Napoli's squad list to face Juventus Thursday.

Impact Ruiz has cleared the COVID-19 protocols, but he has barely practiced in the last month because of a sore tendon in his hip. Given the lack of alternatives, the scrappy Diego Demme and Stanislav Lobotka will pair up in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in doubt for Juventus clash Ruiz is at risk of missing Thursday's game versus Juventus as he is still being bothered by his hip injury, Sky Sport reports.

Impact Ruiz has not been able to practice fully once clearing the COVID-19 protocol and will at most be a bench option even if he makes the squad list, the publication adds. He has missed the last four Serie A games. With Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa away for AFCON, Stanislav Lobotka and Diego Demme are the only other options in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Ruiz (hip) has tested negative for Coronavirus in the latest swab, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz had to isolate just for a few days after the infection. He should be present for the re-start of practice after the winter break, where he will be assessed for the hip injury that cost him the last three Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Ruiz (hip) tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Napoli announced Sunday.

Impact Ruiz has been out since early December with a hip injury, and he will now have to isolate for at least a week as he recovers from the virus. He will hope to return fully fit in time for the resumption of the Serie A season on Jan. 6.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Ruiz (hip) will be unavailable for Sunday's match against Milan, coach Luciano Spalletti stated.

Impact Ruiz has yet to return to full practice due to tendinopathy in his right hip and is a long-shot for the following game as well. Stanislav Lobotka (thigh) is back from injury for this one, but Diego Demme and Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa will likely get the nod in the midfield.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Empoli Ruiz (hip) was limited to some rehab work throughout the week and will miss Sunday's game versus Empoli, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz will skip the second game in a row due to a nagging hip injury. Stanislav Lobotka (thigh) is on the mend as well, but Napoli will have Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa back for this game in the role.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Atalanta Ruiz (hip) was not included in Napoli's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Ruiz will miss at least a game due to tendinopathy in the hip/upper thigh area. Diego Demme and Stanislav Lobokta are likely to partner in the midfield since Franck-Andre Zambo Anguissa is also hurt.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hip problem Ruiz is dealing with some tendinopathy in his adductor and psoas major muscle, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz has not been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Atalanta and will be assessed in practice in the lead-up of the clash. Diego Demme and Elijf Elmas would be options to take his place if he could not perform.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, comes off injured against Sassuolo Ruiz was subbed out of Wednesday's draw against Sassuolo in the 66th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took three shots and scored a goal in the match before being take...

Impact Ruiz scored his sixth goal of the season on Wednesday, but he was forced off with an injury 15 minutes later. It is unclear as of yet whether he will be forced to miss additional game time, but Diego Demme could fill in for him if necessary with Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (thigh) also out.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Lazio Ruiz took three shots (one on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Ruiz rounded out the score in the second half with a surgical shot from distance, slotting it in the bottom corner. It was his fourth of the season, while he has added two assists, 18 shots and 27 tackles. Napoli will face Sassuolo away Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Verona Ruiz (thigh) sent in one accurate shot, created two scoring chances, had one interception and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Ruiz got the start as expected despite some lingering fatigue and he set up Giovanni Lorenzo with a pretty interplay in the box. He is now up to three goals, two assists, 14 shots and 18 chances created in 12 Serie A matches. Napoli will face Inter away after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Verona match Ruiz (fatigue) quickly resumed practicing in full after missing the midweek Europa League game, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Ruiz was simply managed against Legia Warsaw given the busy schedule. He should be regularly in the Xi Sunday. He has notched three goals, one assist, 14 shots and 16 chances created in 11 games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up small ailment Ruiz will skip Thursday's Europa League game versus Legia Warsaw due to muscle fatigue, Napoli announced.

Impact Ruiz played with no limitations over the weekend and he is likely just being managed ahead of Sunday's match with Verona. He will be re-assessed in practice after Thursday's match.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 3-0 rout Ruiz scored on two shots (one on target) and added one chance created and 101 passes completed in Thursday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Ruiz is finally back on the scoresheet with his first goal over the last seven affairs. He's now mounted three goals and two assists on the season though but has been mostly steady in tackles and interceptions.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records four clearances Ruiz recorded four clearances during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Torino.

Impact Ruiz (who could also be a defensive midfielder) benefited from Napoli's recent 4-2-3-1 formation usage. The team utilized that tactic across its last two Serie A games, and he recorded seven clearances. Ruiz cleared the ball five times from August to September.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Sampdoria Ruiz took two shots (one on target), won two of four tackles, drew one foul and scored a goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Ruiz hit the net again with a pinpoint lefty shot from outside the box. He is already up to two goals, while he has scored just four times in the entire previous season. He has added eight shots, 10 chances created, 14 tackles and five interceptions. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 for 5: Napoli beats Sampdoria 4-0 to extend perfect start

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in Udinese rout Ruiz took one shot on target, created three scoring chances, had two interceptions and picked up an assist and a secondary one in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Ruiz was instrumental with his passing in two out of four goals and set up Kalidou Koulibaly's one with a backward feed in the box. He has scored once and added ten chances created, ten tackles and six shots in four games. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Juventus Ruiz took three shots (zero on target), created three scoring chances, sent in two crosses (zero accurate) and won four of four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Ruiz was pretty busy in the final and tried to set up his teammates multiple times, while he was not precise in his attempts. He is off to a good start as he has already scored once, on top of adding seven chances, five shots and ten tackles in three games. Napoli will face Udinese away next Monday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Genoa Ruiz took one shot on target, created two chances, won two of five tackles and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ruiz broke the deadlock in the first half by putting a gorgeous lefty curled shot in the bottom corner from just outside the box. He scored three times last season. Napoli will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Ruiz logged one accurate cross in 22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Group E.

Impact Ruiz has been called upon to offer more attacking energy from the bench, but a lack of goals has made things more difficult. With most of the lineup relatively set for Spain, Ruiz may not get much of a chance to play against Slovakia in a crucial match during the final day of the group stage.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season with three goals Ruiz scored three goals and provided one assist in 33 appearances (29 starts) this season.

Impact Ruiz has scored at least three goals in four straight seasons and also made 58 tackles in his most recent campaign. This gives him a decent average value, though his place with the Spanish national team for the Euros is more likely a move to fill out the bench than expecting Ruiz to push for a starting place.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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5 for 5: Napoli beats Sampdoria 4-0 to extend perfect start