Napoli increases lead at top of Serie A to 18 points
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen scored first-half goals as Napoli opened an 18-point lead in Serie A with a 2-0 win at SassuoloFEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA #77 - FORWARD - NAPOLI
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Purple patch continues Kvaratskhelia scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Cremonese.
Impact Kvaratskhelia has been one of the best players in Italy throughout the season and is showing no signs of slowing down as he got right back on the scoresheet. The winger has been utterly brilliant as a finisher and creatively and leads the line immaculately. Kvaratskhelia and Napoli are looking like favorites for Serie A, and among the best teams in the Champions League.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Birthday boy Kvaratskhelia helps send Napoli 16 points clear
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Dazzles versus Spezia Kvaratskhelia scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Kvaratskhelia ran amok throughout the match and added five drawn fouls and nine won duels to his day. He brilliantly converted a PK, and the coach stated he was the top taker after the game, and served a generous assist to Victor Osimhen when he could have scored on his own. He has tallied two goals, four assists, 14 shots (seven on target), and five chances created in the last five appearances. Napoli will host Cremonese next Sunday.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Provides assist against Roma Kvaratskhelia (illness) assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.
Impact Kvaratshkhelia didn't have a particularly busy showing, and left a goal on the table in the second half, but he collected a point by finding Victor Osimhen with a great cross ahead early. He has tallied one goal, three assists, ten shots (five on target), and three key passes in the last four matches. Napoli will face Spezia away Sunday.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full training Kvaratskhelia (illness) was a full go in practice Thursday, Napoli announced.
Impact Kvaratskhelia needed some extra days to overcome an illness, but he'll be fine for Sunday's Roma clash, and he could make the XI right away. He has logged one goal, two assists, nine shots (four on target), and two chances created in the last three matches.
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Will miss Salernitana game Kvaratskhelia won't play versus Salerntiana as he's under the weather, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.
Impact Kvaratskhelia came down with the illness earlier in the week but, while he shook it off, he has been unable to train fully and is still taking medication. Elijf Elmas has shown well in his role in recent fixtures, but also Giacomo Raspadori will be an option.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fantastic in Juventus clash Kvaratskhelia scored one goal and assisted twice from five shots (three on target) and two chances created in Friday's 5-1 win against Juventus.
Impact Kvaratshkelia returned to form after two subpar matches by scoring on a comfortable finish from the middle of the box and setting up Victor Osimhen and Amir Rrahmani with great crosses in the second half. He now has seven goals and seven assists in 15 Serie A fixtures. Napoli will visit Salernitana next Saturday.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli crushes 2nd-placed Juventus 5-1 to go 10 points clear
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Fires three shots versus Sampdoria Kvaratskhelia won three of two tackels, drew one foul, and had three shots (one on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sampdoria.
Impact Kvaratskhelia hasn't ben in top form in the past two matches, as he's still searching for the best condition following a back injury. In any case, he was more active than in the Inter game. He has posted eight goals, eight assists, 60 shots (21 on target), and 29 chances created in 19 matches. Napoli will face Juventus at home Friday.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break
Napoli was handed its first domestic defeat of the season as the Italian league resumed after a 7½-week breakJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Features in friendly Kvaratskhelia (back) got the start and played a half in Wednesday's friendly versus Antalyaspor, Napoli reported.
Impact Kvaratskhelia returned on the pitch well ahead of the resumption of the league after missing three games due to back pain. He'll look to build on an impressive first half, where he posted eight goals, eight assists, 56 shots (20 on target), and 29 chances created in 17 appearances.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Overcomes back problem Kvaratskhelia (back) returned to full training, Napoli announced.
Impact Kvaratskhelia missed three matches before the break following a blow to the knee. He has been called up for a series of friendly in Turkey and will get back on the pitch well ahead the first January game.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Remains out against Udinese Kvaratskhelia (back) will miss Saturday's match against Udinese, according to manager Luciano Spalletti.
Impact Kvaratskhelia closes out a spectacular start to life in Italy by missing the final three games before the World Cup due to injury. In 17 games between the league and UCL, Kvaratskhelia scored eight times and logged eight assists, becoming a new cult hero for Napoli in record time. Giacomo Raspadori or Hirving Lozano should fill in on the left wing on one more occasion.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Without 'Kvara,' Napoli gets 10th straight Serie A win
Napoli is still finding ways to win without its most exciting playerNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: English guns join League Cup; Barca may play Piqué
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Out versus Empoli Kvaratskhelia (back) is feeling better but won't be available versus Empoli, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Kvaratskhelia was unable to practice Monday and will skip the second match in a row due to back pain. Elijf Elmas replaced him versus Atalanta and hit the net, so he could get another shot. The other options are Giacomo Raspadori and Hirving Lozano.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Osimhen powers another Napoli win; Maldini scores vs. Milan
A hat trick last weekendNOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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