GIACOMO RASPADORI NEWS

Sinks Juventus Raspadori scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in four minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Raspadori came in late but decided the contest with a gorgeous volley from an angled position that went through the legs of the opposing goalie. He has contributed to a goal in consecutive matches and is rounding into shape after a long absence. He has notched two key passes, five shots (one on target), nine crosses (three accurate), and seven corners in his last five appearances (two starts).

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Milan Raspadori assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in 16 minutes in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Raspadori was lively in the final push and found Victor Osimhen with a quality cross to set up the late equalizer. It's his first offensive contribution since late October, as he missed plenty of time with an injury. He has logged four off-target shots, two key passes, nine crosses (three accurate), and seven crosses in the past five matches (two starts).

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Milan Raspadori won one duel and had two shots (zero on goal) and one interception in 13 minutes in Sunday's 0-4 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Raspadori was reasonably busy considering his short time on the pitch and had a pair of good chances to bag a consolation goal, but he squandered both. He could get some run while Victor Osimhen (thigh) recovers. He has posted five goals, two assists, 38 shots (17 on target), and 12 chances created in 21 appearances (ten starts).

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Milan Raspadori (thigh) is in Napoli's match day squad for Sunday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Raspadori is available Sunday for the first time since suffering a thigh injury in mid-February. Giovanni Simeone is starting up front while Victor Osimhen is out (thigh) for the game, but Raspadori could see some playing time off the bench.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Raspadori (thigh) practiced with the rest of the group Tuesday, Napoli announced.

Impact Raspadori is poised to be back for the Milan game after missing thigh weeks due to a calf strain. He was backing up Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who rarely rest, before the injury. He has tallied five shots (two on target), one chance, and five crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances (zero starts).

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Raspadori picked up a grade-two strain of the semimembranosus muscle of the left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Raspadori will miss 30-to-40 days according to Sky, and he might return after the next international break in late February. He generally provides back in multiple offensive roles, but he never started in 2023. Eljif Elmas, Giovanni Simeone, and Alessio Zerbin could see more minutes while he's out.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Club teams impacted Italy's failure to qualify for World Cup

A lack of respect for the national team contributed to Italy's failure to qualify for a second straight World Cup

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pretty good versus Empoli Raspadori created two scoring chances, had three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Raspadori was tasked with replacing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in this one, and he turned in a decent shift, contributing across the board of offense. He has logged one assist, 12 shots (three on target), five chances created, and nine crosses (three accurate) in the last five appearances (three starts).

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen powers another Napoli win; Maldini scores vs. Milan

A hat trick last weekend

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assists as sub Raspadori assisted once to go with four shots (one on target) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Rangers FC.

Impact Raspadori came off the bench and made a wonderful cross to Leo Ostiard for his second assist on the year. He is having a solid season with the club so far as he is on pace to break his goal and assist total for a single season. The Italian has produced three goals on 13 shots (nine on target) with two assists and nine chances created in the last five matches played.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the Napoli juggernaut: Spalletti in full control

Napoli is off to its most exciting start since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen scores late, Napoli beats Roma for 11th straight win

José Mourinho’s physical Roma squad came closer than most teams have to keeping high-scoring Napoli out of the net

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds target versus Ajax Raspadori scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Ajax.

Impact Raspadori didn't pile up stats but fired home the only clean ball he had in the box with a technical finish. He has tallied three goals, one assist, nine shots (eight on target), and four chances created in the last five matches. He played 50 minutes in this one, and Victor Osimhen figures to resume being the starter sooner rather than later. Napoli will host Bologna Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to avoid exit in Champions League

The fourth round of group matches in the Champions League wraps up with Barcelona looking to avoid another humiliating early exit from the competition

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires three shots versus Cremonese Raspadori won two duels, drew one foul, and had three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Raspadori was pretty accurate in his attempts, but he didn't manage to put one past the opposing goalie. He'll have to split time with the returning Victor Osimhen, on top of Giovanni Simeone, going forward. He has logged three goals, one assist, nine shots (eight on target), and four chances created in the last five appearances. Napoli will host Ajax in Champions League Wednesday and then Bologna Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devastating versus Ajax Raspadori scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over Ajax.

Impact Raspadori had a highly clinical showing and found the target with a sneaky header and another point-blank finish later on, plus he combined with Kvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of the fifth goal. He has logged three goals, one assist, 12 shots (six on target), and four chances in the last five games, but the return of Victor Osimhen looms. Napoli will face Cremonese away Sunday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barca-Inter the standout game in Champions League

Barcelona visits Inter Milan in the standout match in the Champions League

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League

The highly anticipated English domination of this season's Champions League isn't quite happening

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots versus Torino Raspadori drew one foul and had two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Torino.

Impact Raspadori got the call over Giovanni Simeone to replace Victor Osimhen, but he didn't do a whole lot besides challenging the opposing goalie with a pair of weak shots. He has recorded one goal, 11 shots (five on target), and three chances created in six appearances with Napoli.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Italy searching for goals in final Nations League matches

Italy is still in shock from failing to qualify for the World Cup again and has problems up front heading into its final two Nations League group matches

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in second half Raspadori bagged a goal in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Rangers.

Impact Raspadori only logged 13 minutes, but he was extremely efficient and bagged a goal with his lone shot after a great passing sequence with Mathias Olivera, another substitute. Raspadori now has goals in back-to-back matches in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan-Napoli, Roma-Atalanta highlight a big weekend in Italy

All of the big Serie A clubs face intriguing tests this weekend before the season’s first international break

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland soars for City in Champions League; Madrid, PSG win

It was Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s show in the Champions League on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raspadori is Napoli's latest new weapon in unbeaten start

Reserve striker Giacomo Rasapdori scored a last-gasp winner in Napoli's 1-0 over Spezia in the Italian league

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to Napoli Raspadori has joined Napoli on loan with obligation to buy from Sassuolo, the club informed.

Impact Raspadori is coming off a breakout season where he logged ten goals and five assists in 36 appearances in his first campaign as a regular starter. He will have to fight for minutes in the busy Napoli frontline at first, but the team invested a sizeable sum to sign, so he's bound to have a decent role eventually.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE