MATTEO POLITANO NEWS

Probable for Verona game Politano (thigh) wasn't mentioned among the players that would miss Sunday's clash with Verona in coach Antonio Conte's pre-game presser.

Impact Politano reprised training late in the week, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed, and could start right away over Cyril Ngonge and Giacomo Raspadori, while Leonardo Spinazzola is likely to move to a more defensive role to replace Mathias Olviera (calf). He has tallied five shots (one on target), 10 key passes, 40 crosses (nine accurate) and 15 corners in his last five outings.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina clash Politano will sit out Saturday's game versus Fiorentina due to a calf problem, coach Antonio Conte announced.

Impact Politano will be better assessed in the next few days. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is unavailable as well, so Giacomo Raspadori, Leonardo Spinazzola or Cyril Ngonge will start opposite David Neres on the wings.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses Saturday Politano registered one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Genoa.

Impact Politano recorded nine crosses in Saturday's win, his third consecutive match with nine or more. He also created multiple chances in his second straight outing. Despite his consistent production of crosses and chances created, he has not recorded a single assist through 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in away win Politano had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Politano continued his run as the most common set piece taker for Napoli as he attempted four corners in a game where he had eight crosses. This is the third time in four matches he has hit this number and by completing three this is only the second time he has completed this number.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws four fouls in Inter game Politano had three crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances and drew four fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Politano was pretty lively down the flank but didn't put up great numbers like most Napoli players in a low-scoring affair. He has tallied one off-target shot, three chances created and 19 crosses (four accurate) in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Farily lively in Atalanta game Politano created one scoring chance and had eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Politano was the only Napoli forward who logged his usual numbers in the lopsided loss. He hasn't contributed to a goal in the last five matches but has notched four chances created, 21 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Cagliari match Politano created one scoring chance and recorded three crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won), and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Politano picked up meager numbers across the board in a tightly-contested game. He has hit the net once and posted eight key passes, 26 crosses (eight accurate) and five shots (two on target) in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses in Como game Politano created one scoring chance and had five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 win against Como.

Impact Politano paced his side in deliveries but wasn't tremendously accurate. David Neres is outplaying him but he has held onto his perch so far. He has scored once and added eight shots (two on target), nine key passes and 34 crosses (eight accurate) in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal in 2-0 win Politano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Monza. He was subbed off due to injury in the 8...

Impact Politano opened the scoring in the 22nd minute of the game with his only shot. The forward also continued taking his share of set pieces and is currently Napoli's top set-piece taker this season. The Italian has now had two chances created or more in three successive matches.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in drawPol Politano had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in nine crosses (three accurate) and drew four fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against juventus.

Impact Politano was his team's best player, especially during the first half, when he initiated several dangerous action from the right flank, but that wasn't enough to break the deadlock. Coming off what can be considered the best campaign of his career, the winger is off to another productive start despite still not scoring or assisting this year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in six crosses in Cagliari match Politano generated two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate), two key passes and two corners in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Politano was lively as usual but wasn't involved in any of the four goals. Despite his sound performances, he might struggle to keep ahold of the starting job given David Neres' displays. He has yet to score or assist, while he has posted 12 shots (two on target), seven chances created and 29 crosses (seven accurate).

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Most shots on pitch but no goal Politano generated five shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Politano took five shots, more than any other player on the pitch, but only got one on target. Last season, he finished with a total of eight goals and seven assists, but he only had two games in which he also had at least five shots.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in opener Politano recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Verona.

Impact Politano started his 2024/25 campaign off well as he recorded eight crosses, something he only did once last season. He also created three chances and took two off-target shots. While he did not record a goal contribution in the blowout loss, it appears his great form from last season has carried over through the summer.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses against Lecce Politano created one chance and recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Politano was yanked at the interval even though he was lively in the first half. He put up better numbers this year as he faced less competition for minutes, ending up with nine goals, eight assists, 88 shots (25 on target) and 81 chances created in 45 appearances (39 starts).

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Fiorentina Politano assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Politano teed up Amir Rrahmani with a precise corner kick in the early going and had a ho-hum showing afterward, contributing across the board on offense. He has logged two assists, 13 shots (four on target), nine key passes and 28 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PK in Bologna clash Politano registered three shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners and was denied from the spot in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Politano had a fine showing and piled up stats offensively, pacing his team in crosses along with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but wasted a major opportunity to re-open the contest in the first half by getting his PK saved by Federico Ravaglia. Napoli have alternated takers since they have had a few errors. He has tallied one goal, one assist, 12 shots (four on target) and 11 key passes in the last five tilts.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Monday Politano assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Politano assisted his side's lone goal Monday as his cross in the 51st minute connected with Victor Osimhen's head to take the 1-0 lead. It marked his sixth assist of the season and his first since Feb. 28. He also created two chances and intercepted two passes as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly lively against Empoli Politano (calf) registered two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate), one interception and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Empoli.

Impact Politano wasn't bothered by a recent ailment as he played the large majority of the game and was active down the flank but also rather imprecise. He relinquished the starting job to Cyril Ngonge just once in the last nine matches. He has scored twice in the most recent five, adding six shots (three on target), nine key passes and 24 crosses (six accurate).

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Empoli Politano (calf) is starting for Napoli during Saturday's trip to Empoli.

Impact Politano is good to go after being forced off early last week due to cramping. The attacker lines up on the right side of Napoli's front three having scored in two straight matches.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes without injury Politano didn't suffer a significant problem and asked to come out versus Frosinone because of cramps, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Politano couldn't continue after signaling some discomfort to the bench and receiving medical attention, but he didn't need further tests and has been training fully since the start of the week. He'll be good to go for Saturday's away game versus Empoli, where he'll compete with Cyril Ngonge on the right wing. He has scored twice and added an assist, six shots (three on target) and 10 chances created in the last five matches.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and subs off against Frosinone Politano scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Frosinone before leaving at the 7...

Impact Politano bagged another lefty piledriver to open the scoring and co-paced his team in deliveries but was unable to finish the match due to a muscular problem that will require some tests in the coming days. Cyril Ngonge will return from suspension against Empoli and would likely take his place in the XI if he couldn't go.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from the bench Politano scored with his only shot in Sunday's 4-2 win at Monza.

Impact Politano was dropped to the bench having started the previous six. He was introduced just before the hour mark and scored with a spectacular volley from the edge of the area. The goal was his seventh of the season and his first since mid-January. The attacker is three short of his career best, the 10 he achieved in 2017/18 while playing for Sassuolo.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses against Atalanta Politano drew one foul and recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Politano had a run-of-the-mill performance in the rough defeat. He has recorded just an assist in the last five games, adding seven shots (three on target), nine key passes and 22 crosses (six accurate). His last goal dates back to mid-January.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Inter fixture Politano drew four fouls and recorded eight crosses (two accurate), three chances created and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Politano was the peppiest man for his side and led it in deliveries and key passes thanks to a few precise set pieces, including the one that led to Juan Jesus' goal, although it was deflected by a pair of players, so he wasn't credited with an assist. He has provided three assists in the last five matches and has tallied 21 crosses (five accurate), 11 chances created and seven shots (two on target) in the last five tilts.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes helper in Barcelona game Politano assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two key passes in Tuesday's 3-1 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Politano was one of the few bright spots up front for Napoli, co-pacing them in deliveries and hitting Amir Rrahmani in strides in the box to set the table for their lone goal. It's his sixth assist of the season and the third in the last four games, where he has posted seven shots (two on target), eight chances created and 13 crosses (three accurate).

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE