MATTEO POLITANO NEWS

Features in Europa League tilt Politano (thigh) came off the bench and scored in Thursday's 2-4 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Politano worked his way back after missing two matches because of a thigh injury. He will resume alternating with Elijf Elmas on the flank until Hirving Lozano (shoulder) returns. He has posted one goal, one assist, four shots and 13 crosses in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barca advances in Europa League, Rangers knock out Dortmund

Barcelona found its scoring touch again to reach the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win over Napoli on Thursday, while Rangers knocked out Borussia Dortmund in Glasgow

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona faces Napoli in Europa League playoffs

Barcelona makes its first appearance in the second-tier Europa League after nearly two decades playing alongside the top European clubs in the knockout rounds of the Champions Leag...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diagnosed with moderate injury Politano suffered a soleus pull in the right calf, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano will have to miss some time, probably two or three games, but the problem is less severe than initially thought. Elijf Elmas and Adam Ounas are next in line on the right flank since Hirving Lozano (shoulder) is out as well.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in first half against Inter Politano sent in three inaccurate crosses and bowed out after 26 minutes in Saturday's game versus Inter due to an apparent calf injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Politano got off to a good start but could not continue after clutching his right calf. Elijf Elmas replaced him before intermission. Napoli would be shorthanded on the flanks if he was to miss time since Hirving Lozano (shoulder) is also hurt.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Venezia game Politano sent in six crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, took one off-target shot and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Politano was one of the most active men for his side, led it crosses and found Victor Osimhen in the middle of the box with a soft one in the second half. He is poised to have a more consistent role with Hirving Lozano expected to miss time with a recent shoulder injury. He has logged one goal, three assists, 34 shots and 72 crosses in 22 Serie A matches. Napoli will host Inter Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Juventus game Politano took four shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chances and picked up an assist in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Politano lacked precision in this one, but he salvaged his day by finding Dries Mertens in the box ahead of the lone goal for his side. He is set to get some run since his main competitor Hirving Lozano is still in Mexico because he contracted COVID-19. He has logged ten shots, four chances and 17 crosses in the last five games. Napoli will host Sampdoria Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in ten crosses in Spezia game Politano took two off-target shots, sent in ten crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and had one successful take-on in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Politano returned to the starting lineup after four matches and had a decent outing, although he lacked some touch in his deliveries. The coach had preferred Elijf Elmas and Hirving Lozano in previous games. He has posted one goal, one assist, 23 shots and 60 crosses in 17 matches (ten starts). Napoli will visit Juventus on January 6th.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes sub appearance against Sassuolo Politano (COVID) took one off-target shot, won one tackle and committed one foul in 24 minutes in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Politano worked his way back after missing three matches due to the viral infection, but he did not have a great impact of the bench. He generally rotates with Hirving Lozano, but they might start together Saturday against Atalanta if Lorenzo Insigne (calf) was sidelined. He has posted one goal, one assist, 18 shots and 45 crosses in 13 games.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Sassuolo game Politano (COVID) was able to practice with no limitations and will travel with the team for Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano had no lingering effects after a short bout with COVID and will quickly be back on the squad list. He will resume alternating with Hirving Lozano, likely coming off the bench in his first game back. He has posted two shots, three chances created, 17 shots and 13 chances in 12 matches.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID Politano has tested negative and will soon return to practice, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano has not missed much time because of the infection and he could be back to the squad list for Wednesday's game versus Sassuolo depending on how he looks in the next couple of training sessions.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Politano has contracted Coronavirus and is isolating at home, Napoli announced.

Impact Politano is fully vaccinated, the club noted. He will miss at least Sunday's match versus Inter, where Hirving Lozano will get the start on the right wing. Napoli will be undermanned on the flanks since Adam Ounas is also out. Kevin Malcuit will serve as an emergency backup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty peppy in Verona game Politano took two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Politano contributed across the board in the final third, but he lacked some touch in the key moments. He continues to split time with Hirving Lozano. He has tallied one goal, one assist, 17 shots and 13 chances created in 12 games (nine starts). Napoli will face Inter away after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses in win Politano took two shots off target, delivered three crosses, won one tackle and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Politano was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The winger has now registered one goal and one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing seven shots, three chances created and 14 crosses in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses against Roma Politano took five shots (two on target), drew one foul, won two duels and took one off-target shot in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Roma.

Impact Politano led his team in crosses but he was not overly dangerous in this one. He continues to split time with Hirving Lozano. He has posted one goal, one assist, 13 shots and 37 crosses in nine games. Napoli will face Bologna at home Thursday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho's Roma humbled 6-1 in ECL; Tottenham also loses

Jose Mourinho’s Roma has been routed 6-1 by Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt in the Europa Conference League

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive against Udinese Politano sent in six crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, won one of two tackles and drew one foul in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Politano turned in another solid performance and amassed stats in multiple categories. He has been able to fend off the competition coming from Hirving Lozano thus far, but the teammate scored off the bench in this one. He has tallied one goal, one assist, eight shots and 22 crosses in four games. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Juventus Politano took five shots (one on target), sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created two chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Politano had a very productive outing as he paced his team in shots and crosses and punched it in on a poor save by Wojciech Szczesny. He is getting a ton of minutes with Hirving Lozano still hampered after a troublesome preseason. He has tallied one goal, one assists, eight shots and six chances created thus far. Napoli will face Udinese away next Monday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist versus Genoa Politano took two shots (both on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Politano had a decent performance and slipped it to Fabian Ruiz ahead of the first goal of the game. He also paced his side in chances. He is likely poised to alternate with Hirving Lozano once Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens will both be available. Napoli will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European Championship

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sassuolo forward Raspadori gets 1st call up to Italy's squad

Sassuolo’s 21-year-old forward Giacomo Raspadori received his first call-up to Italy’s national team when coach Roberto Mancini named a 33-man squad for the Azzurri’s first Europea...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta draws 1-1 at Roma to remain 3rd in Serie A

Ten-man Atalanta wasted a chance to move into second place in Serie A with a 1-1 draw at Europa League semifinalist Roma

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo responds to critics with fast hat trick for Juventus

A fast hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo still wasn’t enough for third-place Juventus to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS