MATTEO POLITANO NEWS

Six crosses in return Politano recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Monza.

Impact Politano made his return to the pitch Sunday after missing the past four matches with an ankle injury. He came off the bench and contributed six crosses (one accurate), three corners, one off-target shot and two chances created in his 28 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused agaisnt Fiorentina Politano (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Politano was cleared to return but didn't get minutes right away. He should resume featuring versus Monza, especially with Hirving Lozano seemingly picking up a serious injury in this one.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Fiorentina Politano (ankle) returned to full training Saturday, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano has shaken off the sprain that sidelined him for the past three games and should be a bench option against Fiorentina. His return will impact Hirving Lozano and Elijf Elmas' minutes. He has registered seven off-target shots, two chances created, 20 crosses (four accurate), and six corners in his last five appearances.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a while Politano sustained a grade-one right ankle sprain, Napoli informed.

Impact Politano will likely have to sit a couple of weeks to recover. Hirving Lozano, Elijf Elmas, and Giacomo Raspadori will pick up the slack on the flanks.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Politano suffered a right ankle sprain in Tuesday's clash with Milan, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano will undergo further tests in the next few days but seemed in a great deal of pain and couldn't put much weight on his leg at first. Hirving Lozano is next in line on the right flank.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Milan Politano was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal match against AC Milan in the 34th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Politano went down in the first half of Tuesday's UCL quarterfinal second leg after a hard challenge and was replaced by Hirving Lozano on the right wing.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Verona Politano won three duels and generated two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Politano led the charge for a large portion of the game until a few starters came in, but he lacked precision in his crosses and shots. He'll compete with Hirving Lozano to start Tuesday. He has recorded five attempts (zero on target), one key passes, 14 deliveries (three accurate), and four corners in his last four appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses against Milan Politano drew two fouls and recorded three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Politano started over Hirving Lozano and was decently effective despite the result. He has assisted once and added seven shots (three on target), six chances created, and 19 crosses (seven accurate) in his last four appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Politano assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Politano took advantage of a great pass from Stanislav Lobotka and delivered a pinpoint cross to Victor Osimhen, who nodded the ball home from the penalty spot. The winger shares a starting role with Hirving Lozano, but he made his presence felt in this one. He should continue to see regular minutes in both league and UCL play.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Very productive versus Atalanta Politano created five scoring chances and registered two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Atalanta.

Impact Politano returned to the XI since Hirving Lozano was out and had one of his best showings of the season, pacing his team in both deliveries and key passes. He might get the nod again midweek. He has recorded three shots, five chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate), and six corners in his last five appearances (two starts).

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses against Sassuolo Politano drew one foul, won one duel, and recorded four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Politano drew the nod after a few matches where Hirving Lozano started over him, but he didn't do much other than co-leading his team in crosses, although without precision. He has logged three shots (one on target), five chances created, and seven deliveries (zero accurate) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in cup game Politano (calf) came off the bench in Tuesday's Coppa Italia match versus Cremonese.

Impact Politano avoided any kind of problem after leaving the last game early, as the issue turned out to be just a knock. He'll be in contention with Hirving Lozano to start Saturday's away game versus Salernitana. He has notched three shots (one on target), six chances created, and 17 crosses (three accurate) in the last three matches.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Juventus Politano drew three fouls, won three duels, and generated three crosses (zero accurate) in 45 minutes in Friday's 5-1 win over Juventus before leaving due to a calf problem, Tuttom...

Impact Politano was not as effective as his teammates in the first half and got banged up in a tackle and didn't return after intermission. The coach went with Elijf Elmas over Hirving Lozano to replace him. He's headed for some tests to determine the severity of the issue.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses penalty against Sampdoria Politano created five scoring chances and had three shots (one on goal) and seven crosses (three accurate), and missed a PK in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Sampdoria.

Impact Politano marred a great showing where he led his team in crosses and key passes by getting his attempt intercepted by Emil Audero. The hierarchies have been fluid at Napoli in that regard, and they could turn to other options in the next instances. He has started over Hirving Lozano in three of the last four games, posting four shots (one on target), eight chances created, and 16 crosses (four accurate). Napoli will host Juventus Friday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli beats Sampdoria to stretch league lead as Milan draws

Napoli has bounced back from its first league defeat of the season to beat 10-man Sampdoria 2-0 and extend its lead at the top of Serie A

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides spark versus Udinese Politano won two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Udinese.

Impact Politano got fairly busy considering that he played only half an hour in this one. He's likely going to continue splitting time with Hirving Lozano moving forward. He has tallied four goals, three assists, 30 shots (eight on target), and 23 chances created in 19 appearances (11 starts).

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in seven crosses in Empoli game Politano won five duels, drew three fouls, and had seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Politano was the runner-up in crosses for his side, but he had terrible aim in this one and didn't pick up other stats on the offensive end. He has posted one assist, two off-target shots, three chances created, and 19 crosses (two accurate) in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Roma Politano assisted once to go with five crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, and one corner in 15 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Roma.

Impact Politano didn't get many minutes in this one, but he provided a key contribution, as he sprung Victor Osimhen loose with a timely through ball ahead of the game-winning goal, registering his third assist of the season. He has scored once in the last four matches (two starts), posting five shots (one on target), two chances created, and nine crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Bologna Politano created two scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Bologna.

Impact Politano was quieter than in some of his recent showings and was pulled at halftime, and his replacement Hirving Lozano quickly found the target. He has scored twice in the last five appearances, adding one assist, nine shots (three on target) and seven chances created. Napoli will visit Roma Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buries PK versus Cremonese Politano scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Politano broke the deadlock with a successful attempt from the penalty spot and has taken over those duties after a few mistakes by Piotr Zielinski. He also chipped in across the board offensively. He's in a groove with three goals, one assist, 15 shots (six on target), and seven chances created in the last five appearances. Napoli will host Ajax in Champions League Wednesday and then Bologna Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Torino Politano (ankle) created three scoring chances and assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Torino.

Impact Politano put up his usual numbers upon shaking off an ankle problem rapidly and slipped it to Frank Anguissa ahead of the second goal, although the teammate covered half the pitch before hitting the net. He's up three goals and two assists in the season. He has posted 13 shots (five on target), five chances created, and 12 crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Torino Politano is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Torino.

Impact Politano makes an early return after suffering an ankle injury towards the end of September that was expected to keep him out multiple weeks. The attacker has three goal involvements in seven appearances to start the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature against Torino Politano (ankle) returned to full training Friday, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano has progressed more quickly than anticipated, as the team had previously ruled him out for multiple weeks. He will compete with Hirving Lozano to start on the right wing, as it happens routinely. He has tallied three goals, one assist, 20 shots (seven on target), and 11 chances created in nine games (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for three weeks Politano is likely to be sidelined for three weeks because of his ankle sprain, Napoli doctor Raffaele Canonico told Radio Kiss Kiss.

Impact Politano sprained a ligament in the past game against Milan but, while he's set to miss some games, the break will limit the amount of fixtures he sits out. Hirving Lozano will see the lion's share of minutes on the right flank while he recovers, with Alessio Zerbin and Gianluca Gaetano as the backups.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be sidelined through break Politano sprained the anterior talofibular ligament in the right ankle, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano is nursing an injury that's more serious than anticipated, and the time remaining before the Torino game, which will take place on October 1, might not be enough for him to recuperate. He's been alternating with Hirving Lozano on the right wing so far.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE