Impact Rui will remain frozen out while searching for a new team, but the situation might not change until January. Leonardo Spinazzola and Mathias Olivera will take care of the position.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
MARIO RUI
Will not be reinstated Rui "won't be part of the squad even though he didn't leave in the summer," director Giovanni Manna told Sky Italy.
Unavailable for early games Rui isn't practicing with the rest of the squad because he's on his way out, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Impact Rui is seeking to go back to Portugal after several years in Italy, but he might opt also for other destinations. He won't be an option for the first three games while the situation unfolds. Leonardo Spinazzola, Mathias Olivera and Pasquale Mazzocchi will handle the role in the early going.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Torino Rui (knee) hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Torino, Napoli informed.
Impact Rui will miss the second match in a row due to knee soreness that has been bugging him for a while. He has alternated with Mathias Olivera for the second season in a row, concluding with two assists, 28 key passes, 73 crosses (19 accurate) and 30 tackles In 25 appearances (17 starts).
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Fiorentina fixture Rui (knee) hasn't been selected for Friday's tilt against Fiorentina, Napoli informed.
Impact Rui was technically an option for the previous game but didn't play and continued to deal with knee soreness afterward as he was unable to train fully. Mathias Olivera and Pasquale Mazzocchi will take care of the left-back position in this one.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Unused against Bologna Rui (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Bologna.
Impact Rui was available following a hiccup in training, but Mathias Olivera started as usual and Pasquale Mazzocchi came off the bench, so he wasn't really ready to contribute. He hasn't featured in three straight contests.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Makes squad for Bologna clash Rui (knee) has been selected for Saturday's match versus Bologna, Napoli announced.
Impact Rui recuperated in a hurry from an ailment and will be an option. On the other hand, Mathias Olivera has taken over the position and seen full minutes in the last three matches. He has notched seven tackles (four won), five interceptions and 16 crosses (five accurate) in his last six appearances.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Bologna doubt Rui was unable to finish practice Friday due to knee soreness, Napoli informed.
Impact Rui will be further assessed on game-day to determine whether he could be an option. He hasn't played in the last two matches as Mathias Olivera has seen full minutes and fared well.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Clears disqualification Rui served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Empoli.
Impact Rui will be back against Roma and likely start as Matias Olivera (thigh) is iffy and Natan and Pasquale Mazzocchi didn't do well in relief. He has made the XI in four of his last five appearances, tallying six key passes, 16 crosses (five accurate) and seven tackles (four won).
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off versus Frosinone Rui had three crosses (two won), three tackles (one won), three interceptions and was booked twice in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Frosinone.
Impact Rui had a well-rounded game but took one for the team to stop a late counter and hit the showers early. Pasquale Mazzocchi could replace him versus Empoli on Saturday since it might be too early for Mathias Olivera (thigh).
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Active against Atalanta Rui registered six crosses (one accurate), three chances created, one tackle (one won) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Rui was often a thorn in the opponents' side down the wing and led his team in both deliveries and key passes, although it didn't amount to much given the result. He has made the XI in three of the last four tilts, recording an assist, 13 shots (three on target) and four tackles (three won).
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Torino Rui assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Torino.
Impact Rui was picked over Mathias Olivera in this one and, while he did put up big numbers, he set up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with a brilliant cross for his second assist of the season. He has started just twice in five games since a coaching change, but his showing has been serviceable. He has logged two key passes, two crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won).
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Clears disqualification Rui served a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.
Impact Rui will be eligible to play Sunday versus Genoa, but he'll have to fend off the competition coming from the returning Mathias Olivera and Pasquale Mazzocchi from here on out. He has tallied 12 chances created, 27 crosses (nine accurate) and nine tackles (five won) in his last five displays.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow Rui was given a yellow card in the 46th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win versus Verona, his fifth of the season which results in a one match suspension. In addition, he generated one sho...
Impact Rui was booked for a bad foul at the start of the second half, his fifth of the season, which will force him out of next Sunday's important match at AC Milan. He had a solid match outside of the booking as he created three chances for the third time in his last five matches and added four crosses (one accurate) and two interceptions before being subbed off in the 52nd minute for Pasquale Mazzocchi.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Five crosses in draw Rui generated five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.
Impact Rui recorded five crosses Sunday for the third time in his last four starts, however none of his crosses were accurate. He played well defensively too as he won three tackles and made one clearance, but he was not credited with a clean sheet as he was subbed off the pitch in the 80th minute for Pasquale Mazzocchi.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Swings in nine crosses against Salernitana Rui recorded nine crosses (two accurate), one key pass, two clearances, and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.
Impact Rui had his best performance since coming back from injury and led his team in deliveries with a wide margin, although he wasn't tremendously precise. Mathias Olivera (knee) is expected back relatively soon. He has assisted one and added nine chances created, 20 crosses (nine accurate), and five tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist versus Cagliari Rui (thigh) created one scoring chance, sent in one accurate cross, had two clearances, and provided an assist in 31 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.
Impact Rui played half an hour after missing a month with a thigh problem and found Victor Osimhen with an impeccable cross to set up the first goal for his side. He's bound to be a starter as Mathias Olivera (knee) will be sidelined for a while longer. Natan or Juan Jesus will drop to the bench to make way. He has posted nine chances created, 28 crosses (five accurate), and 13 tackles in 12 seasonal appearances (six starts).
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Cagliari match Rui (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's game versus Cagliari.
Impact Rui is available after a month and a half on the shelf with a thigh injury. Even though Mathias Olivera is missing, he's unlikely to be rushed back into the XI, as he had just one full session this week. Natan should get another start as a left-back. He has posted five chances created, 15 crosses (four accurate), and three tackles in his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will be out for a while Rui has been diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the adductor muscle in his left thigh, Napoli announced.
Impact Rui got hurt during a cameo versus Empoli and will have to miss 30-to-40 days since the problem is more severe than a standard lesion. Mathias Olivera, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and Alessandro Zanoli will play at left-back while he's out.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hurt in Empoli game Rui had one cross (zero accurate) and one successful duel in five minutes before being helped off late in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Empoli due to a leg injury, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Rui got roughed up in a tackle quickly after entering the game and bowed out after trying to play through the pain, leaving his team with ten men. He's headed for some tests. Alessandro Zanoli would back up Mathias Olivera if he had to miss time.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists against Union Berlin Mario Rui recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.
Impact Mario Rui assisted Matteo Politano in the 39th minute to log his first assist of the season. The left-back also had a good defensive outing with the second-most clearances (four) for Napoli. But he has yet to keep a clean sheet so far after 10 appearances.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swings in four crosses against Verona Rui recorded four crosses (two accurate), two key passes, two clearances, and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Verona.
Impact Rui returned to the XI after a while since Mathias Olivera spent the international break in South America and provided his usual offensive contribution. He has started just three times so far and hasn't come off the bench on four occasions. He has posted five chances created, 16 crosses (two accurate), and ten tackles in seven appearances.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recovers from injury Rui (thigh) came off the bench in Friday's friendly against Apollon Limassol.
Impact Rui made his preseason debut in the final game after dealing with a thigh problem for multiple weeks. He'll be available for the first match versus Frosinone, but his competitor Matias Olivera figures to be in better shape.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up thigh issue Rui suffered a grade-one distraction of the rectus femoris muscle in the right thigh, Napoli announced.
Impact Rui has roughly three weeks to be ready for the opener, and he could set for a slow start since he will miss time during the pre-season preparation. Mathias Olivera emerged as a rock-solid backup last season and will likely see the bulk of minutes in the role in the early going.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swings in five crosses against Sampdoria Rui created one scoring chance, sent in five crosses (two accurate), took one off-target shot, and won two of three tackels in 77 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Rui returned to the XI after a pair of injuries and put up his usual numbers. He routinely alternated with Mathias Olivera at left-back, which capped his playing time relative to previous campaigns. He finished up with seven assists, 52 chances created, 126 crosses (38 accurate), and 40 tackles in 28 appearances (26 stars).
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in season finale Rui (thigh) is in Napoli's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Sampdoria.
Impact Rui is making his first league start in almost two months on Sunday after recovering from multiple injuries he's picked up since early April. He's lining up at left-back for the Serie A finale against Sampdoria.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
