MARIO RUI NEWS

Provides assist against Milan Rui won one of three tackles and assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Rui had lower volume than usual on offense, but he had a major impact on the game as his lone cross found Giovanni Simeone between two defenders for the game-winner. It's his second assist of the season, while he has added 19 chances, 31 crosses (12 accurate), and 13 tackles in eight appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in six crosses in Monza tilt Rui created thee scoring chances, won one of two tackles and had six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Rui took care of a few corner kicks with decent touch and co-paced his team in crosses alongside Piotr Zielinski. So far he hasn't ceded his starting job to newcomer Mathias Olivera. He has tallied one assist, seven chances created, 14 crosses (seven accurate) and ten tackles in two games.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Verona romp Rui sent in eight crosses (four accurate), created four scoring chances and provided an assist and a secondary one in Monday's 5-2 win over over Verona.

Impact Rui paced his team in crosses and uncorked multiple precise corner kicks, with one leading to Victor Osimhen's goal in the first half after a deflection by Giovanni Di Lorenzo. instead, he set up Stanislav Lobotka with a through ball. He posted six assists last season. He faces increased competition due to the arrival of Mathias Olivera, but he will retain the starting job at first.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spared in season finale Rui did not play in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Rui spent the day on the bench as the coach decided to give a sendoff to Faouzi Ghoulam. He has provided six assists in 39 appearances this season, adding 47 chances, 90 crosses (18 accurate), 74 tackels and 51 clearances.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Torino Rui had one block and one interception and won four of five tackles and six duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Rui did not contribute offensively, differently than usual, but he shined in the back, containing his direct opponent and helping keep a rare clean sheet. He has recorded two assists, three chances, 15 crosses (three accurate) and 16 tackles (nine won) in the last five matches. Napoli will host Genoa next Sunday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Sassuolo game Rui sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had two interceptions, won three of four tackels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Rui provided his third assist in the last six matches by finding Dries Mertens in the box with a timely through ball. He has tallied seven shots (three on target), seven chances, 15 crosses (three accurate) and 15 tackles (ten won) in the last five matches. Napoli will face Torino away Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Empoli Rui sent in five crosses (zero accurate), had three interceptions, drew three fouls and won one of three tackles in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Empoli.

Impact Rui lacked precision in his crosses, but he was otherwise able to match his usual production on both ends. He has tallied two assists, six shots (two on target), six chances and 16 crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches. Napoli will host Sassuolo Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses versus Roma Rui sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, had three interceptions, drew three fouls and had four clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Rui had the usual busy display on both ends as he is taking care of corner kicks more often than in earlier portions of the season and once again paced his team in crosses. He has logged two assists, six shots (two on target), seven chances and 11 crosses (five accurate) in the last five matches. Napoli will visit Empoli Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Rui logged one assist during a 3-2 win Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Rui took advantage of a brief high press from Fiorentina's central defenders and sent an excellent long pass to Victor Osimhen, who logged the second Napoli team goal Sunday. The left-back has three assists across his last eight league appearances.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in Atalanta match Rui had three interceptions and six clearances and won three of four tackles and eight duels in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Rui did not attack much but racked up stat in the back, masterfully containing his direct opponent Davide Zappacosta. He has posted four shots, five chances, three crosses and nine tackles in the last five games, providing one assist. Napoli will face Fiorentina at home next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Udinese Rui took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, drew four fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Rui was the runner-up in chances within his side and teed up the equalizer with a clever free-kick early in the second half. It is his fourth helper in the season and the second in the last six matches, where he has added four shots, six chances, 16 crosses and nine tackles. Napoli will face Atalanta away after the break.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well on offense and defense Rui had one shot (off target), three crosses, one interception, two tackles, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 2-1 victory over Verona on Sunday.

Impact Though Rui did not contribute to either of the goals, he has been stepping his game up lately. Increasing his numbers in both crosses and tackles indicates that the defender may be a player to watch going forward. It will be interesting to see how he does against Udinese.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Milan Rui drew three fouls, won eight duels and four of five tackles and was dispossessed once in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Rui worked very hard in the back, but he did not manage to provide some offensive punch, differently from what he normally does. He has logged one assist, two chances, 123 crosses and seven tackles in the last four games. Napoli will face Verona away Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance against Lazio Rui sent in five crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and had three clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Rui could not connect in any of his deliveries, but he managed to pick up stats at both ends, as per usual. He has provided an assist and logged three chances, 15 crosses, eight tackles and six clearances in the last five games. Napoli will face Milan at home Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist aganst Cagliari Rui took one shot on target, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Rui paced his team in crosses and, while he did not have great touch throughout the game, he set up Victor Osimhen in his lone accurate delivery, registering his third assist of the season. He has tallied five shots, six chances, 11 crosses and six interceptions in the last five appearances. Napoli will face Lazio away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores late for Napoli in 1-1 draw at Cagliari

Substitute Victor Osimhen has headed in a late equalizer and Napoli drawn at Cagliari 1-1 to move within two points of the Serie A lead

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers six crosses against Bologna Rui (return from COVID-19) took two off-target shots, created two scoring chances, sent in six crosses (zero accurate) and had two interceptions in Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Rui did not skip a beat despite missing two matches because of the viral infection, although he did not have great accuracy in his first game back. He has posted two assists, 21 shots, 28 chances and 41 crosses in the 19 Serie A games so far. Napoli will host Salernitana Sunday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bologna Rui (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Bologna.

Impact Rui makes an immediate return to the XI Monday after missing the last two matches with COVID-19. Given that absence, it wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't go a full 90, though that'll be hard to bet on, as he's gone at least 86 minutes in every start this season in which he wasn't sent off.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Rui has cleared the health and safety protocols and will resume training Friday, Napoli announced.

Impact Rui has been out for ten days due to the viral infections. He is generally the starter at left-back but will compete with Faouzi Ghoulam and Kevin Malcuit in his first game back. He has posted two assists, 35 crosses, 31 tackles and 23 clearances in 18 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Rui has contracted Coronavirus, Napoli announced.

Impact Rui is vaccinated and asymptomatic and will have to isolate for a few days. He was already suspended for the Juventus clash, but and he will most likely be out versus Sampdoria as well. Kevin Malcuit tested positive as well, so the next men up are the rarely-utilized Faouzi Ghoulam and Alessandro Zanoli.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Juventus game Rui (thigh) sent in four crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, won three duels and had two clearances in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Spezia and will have to miss one gam...

Impact Rui was not bothered by the recent thigh problem and put up his usual numbers on both ends. However, he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. Either Kevin Malcuit or Faouzi Ghoulam will replace him in the XI for the January 6th's away game against Juventus.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Rui (thigh) will feature in the starting XI against Spezia on Wednesday.

Impact Rui returns to the pitch following just one match on the sidelines due to his thigh issue. In his previous five appearances (all starts), the defender generated six shots (two on target), 11 crosses (two accurate) and 10 clearances. Rui should continue to offer solid top-half fantasy value now that he is back in the squad.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in Spezia game Rui (thigh) has practiced fully in the last two days and is set to be an option Wednesday versus Spezia, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Rui sat out the most recent game, but his problem was not significant. He might quickly reprise his starting role, although Kevin Malcuit fared well in relief versus Milan. He has tallied six shots, six chances created and 11 crosses in the last five games.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Milan game Rui will miss Sunday's match versus Milan because of thigh muscle fatigue, coach Luciano Spalletti informed.

Impact Rui picked up the ailment in the previous match and has not been able to shake it off during the week. Either Fouzi Ghoulam or Kevin Malcuit will replace him in the back.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots against Atalanta Rui drew two fouls, created one scoring chance, had one foul and took four shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Rui played in a slightly more offensive role than usual thanks to a tactical change and surprisingly paced his team in shots, although he was not particularly precise. He has been a mid-tier asset so far as he has tallied two assists, 18 shots, 22 chances created and 26 crosses in 16 games. Napoli will host Empoli next Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE