HIRVING LOZANO NEWS

Will miss multiple matches Lozano (shoulder) will try a conservative rehab plan at first, hoping to postpone surgery to the end of the season, and is set to miss approximately a month, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Lozano is out for upcoming matches and will be re-assessed in a few weeks, while going under the knife right away would knock him out for the rest of the season. Matteo Politano, Elijf Elmas and Adam Ounas will absorb his playing time.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Lozano sprained his right shoulder in Mexico-Panama and will undergo further evaluations after returning to Italy, Napoli announced.

Impact Lozano is at risk of missing extended time if the tests revealed significant damage. The timetable for his return will be clearer in the next few days. Matteo Politano and Elijf Elmas will see an uptick of playing time with Lozano on the mend.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ref apologizes for apparent error in AC Milan loss to Spezia

Little went AC Milan’s way in a dispiriting 2-1 home loss to Spezia as the Rossoneri wasted a chance to move back atop Serie A

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace on Monday Lozano scored twice while taking four shots (all on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and making four tackles (winning two) during Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Lozano scored in the 20th and 47th minutes netting both goals in the match. The goals upped the attackers season total to four while his four shots and four tackles were both team-high totals in the win.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in cup game Lozano came off the bench in Thursday's Coppa Italia loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Lozano quickly returned on the pitch after heading back to Italy following a bout with Coronavirus and could stat Monday against Bologna since Lorenzo Insigne is out.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Shakes off COVID-19 Lozano has tested negative for COVID-19 and will soon fly back from Mexico, Napoli announced.

Impact Lozano will have a few practices of his disposal to get ready for Monday's road game versus Bologna, where he will probably return to action in limited fashion. His return will help compensate for the absence of Lorenzo Insigne. He has logged 13 shots, three chances and six crosses in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contracts Coronavirus Lozano has tested positive for COVID-19 while in Mexico, Napoli announced.

Impact Lozano will have to follow the quarantine rules of his home country, which will delay his return following the vacation. He is at risk of missing January 6th's match against juventus.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wasteful against Spezia Lozano took four shots (two on target), drew three fouls, won eight duels and had one successful take-on in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Lozano logged okay numbers, but he squandered a pair of major opportunities to score, including one where a defender blocked his shot into the empty net. He has not found the target in six matches, where he has posted 13 shots, three chances and six crosses. Napoli will visit Juventus on January 6th.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots against Milan Lozano took five shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won two of two duels and had one successful take-on in Sunday's 1-0 win over Milan.

Impact Lozano lacked aim in his shots and crosses, but he was again one of the most lively attackers for his side. He has not scored since early October, though. He has posted one assist, 14 shots, six chances created and 13 crosses in the last five appearances. Napoli will host Spezia Wednesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty lively against Empoli Lozano (head) took two shots (one on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created three scoring chances and won one tackle in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Lozano had no lingering effects from a recent head injury and put up his regular numbers. He picked up an assist in the last eight appearances, notching 11 shots, 12 chances created and 26 crosses. Napoli will face Milan away Sunday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Empoli game Lozano (head) practiced fully Friday and will be called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Lozano was stretchered off in Thursday's Europa League fixture against Leicester City, but all the subsequent tests came back clean and he will not miss any time. He will compete for the starting job in a couple of spots with Matteo Politano, Adam Ounas and the returning Lorenzo Insigne. He has picked up one assist in the last five matches, adding eight shots, eight chances created and 13 crosses.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion Lozano suffered a craniofacial trauma against Leicester, but the concussion tests came back clean, Napoli announced.

Impact Lozano reportedly lost a tooth in a collision with an opponent, but his other injuries might not be particularly severe. The short turnaround does not help him, but he should not miss too much time, if any. Napoli will face Empoli at home Sunday, where Matteo Politano and Kevin Malcuit, with a tactical change, will be options to eventually replace him. Lorenzo Insigne would be the top candidate to start if he returned from his calf problem.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off injured in Europa League Lozano was subbed out of Thursday's Europa League victory against Leicester City just before halftime after suffering a head injury.

Impact Lozano was taken to the hospital for tests to see how severe his injury is, and likely to see whether he has a concussion or not. Regardless, he is a doubt for Sunday's Serie A clash against Empoli, where Matteo Politano or Kevin Malcuit could fill in for him on the right wing.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Atalanta clash Lozano took two shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, won three duels and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Lozano was not involved in the two goals for his side but he was often their most lively attacker. He has saw an uptick of playing time once Matteo Politano got COVID. He has logged two goals, three assists, 23 shots and 25 crosses in 16 matches. Napoli will host Empoli next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate versus Lazio Lozano took five shots (two on target), created three chances, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Lozano paced his team in shots and, while he did not manage to hit the net, he provided a helper by slipping it to Dries Mertens ahead of the third goal of the game. Matteo Politano has shaken off COVID and the two will resume competing for minutes. He is up to two goals, three assists, 21 shots and 11 chances created in 14 games (seven starts). Napoli will face Sassuolo away Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers six crosses against Inter Lozano sent in six crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, had two successful take-ons and won three duels in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Lozano was the peppiest Napoli attacker in this one, as he paced them in crosses and chances, but he did not manage to make the stat sheet. His role is bound to grow since his competitor Matteo Politano just got COVID. He has posted two goals, two assists, 16 shots and eight chances created in 13 games (six starts). Napoli will host Lazio Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen displaces Turner as top US keeper, starts at Jamaica

Zack Steffen has earned the No. 1 goalkeeper position on the U.S. national team and will start his third straight World Cup qualifier when the Americans play Jamaica

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dos Santos, Antuna, Vega off Mexico roster against US

LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (LA Galaxy)

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in win Lozano took three shots off target, made one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Lozano did not have a positive offensive outing as he attempted three shots off target before being subbed off in the 59th minute. The winger has now failed to find the back of the net since Oct. 3. He will look to make it on the scoresheet Sunday versus 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

Scores equalizer in win Lozano scored one goal from two shots, sent in one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 win at Fiorentina.

Impact Lozando scored in the 38th minute after a missed PK from Lorenzo Insigne to equalize for his side. That was his second goal in the season, to go with two assists. The forward will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Torino on Oct 17.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seventh heaven: Napoli beats Fiorentina 2-1 to stay perfect

Napoli has bounced back from its first loss of the season to maintain its perfect start to the Serie A campaign

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides two assists against Sampdoria Lozano took four shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up two assists in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Lozano had his best performance of the season in his second half, as he teed up both Fabian Ruiz and Piotr Zielinski before their accurate strike. He has been slowed down thus far by an offseason eye injury, but he is rounding into shape and has generally featured over Matteo Politano when healthy. He has posted eight shots, there chances and five crosses, on top of scoring once. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Five matches

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS