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Diego Demme - Will return in Cagliari match Demme (knee) will be called up for Sunday's game versus Cagliari, coach Luciano Spalletti informed.

Impact Demme missed the early game due to a knee sprain, but he has been practicing fully for about a week. He will provide depth to the midfield, as Fabian Ruiz and Andre Zambo Anguissa have logged heavy minutes in recent games since Stanislav Lobotka was on the mend as well. He has posted two goals, three assists, 56 tackles and 20 chances created in 24 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dries Mertens - Expected back against Cagliari Mertens (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's match versus Cagliari, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Mertens has missed the early portion of the season as he was rehabbing from offseason shoulder injury. Considering the strong performances of Viktor Osimhen, he will likely play in a supporting role when fielded. He has tallied nine goals, eight assists, 54 shots and 36 chances created in 29 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Lobotka - Will stay out Lobotka (thigh) will not return in Sunday's game versus Cagliari, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Lobotka will miss the fourth Serie A game in a row due to a thigh pull. Napoli have mostly relied on Andre Zambo Anguissa and Fabian Ruiz in the midfield in the most recent tilts.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Osimhen has all the qualities of a modern striker

Victor Osimhen possesses all the ingredients of a modern-day striker and the 21-year-old Nigeria international has played a big role in Napoli’s perfect start to Serie A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Ospina - Keeps clean sheet against Sampdoria Ospina had five saves while blanking Sampdoria in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Ospina stayed in the lineup for the second game in a row despite Alex Meret being available, and he was fairly busy, although most of the saves were easy. He has allowed one goal, keep two clean sheets and made nine saves in three Serie A appearances. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Subs off versus Sampdoria Rrahmani won three duels, drew one foul and had four clearances and one interception in 48 minutes before subbing off due to a possible head injury in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampd...

Impact Rrahmani collided with an opponent in the first half, but he stayed in the game for a while before asking to come out just after intermission. He will be assessed by the team's doctors ahead of Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He had started twice in a row over Kostas Manolas.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Rui - Fares well versus Sampdoria Rui sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, had four interceptions and won two of two tackles in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Rui provided some punch from the left flank and also defended diligently in this one. He has logged two assists, nine chances created, 11 crosses and nine interceptions in five matches thus far. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Creates two chances versus Sampdoria Di Lorenzo sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions and four clearances in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Di Lorenzo continues to provide a valuable contribution in both phases and to fill the stat-sheet in multiple categories. He has recorded eight tackles, six chances created, six crosses and seven interceptions in five matches. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hirving Lozano - Provides two assists against Sampdoria Lozano took four shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up two assists in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Lozano had his best performance of the season in his second half, as he teed up both Fabian Ruiz and Piotr Zielinski before their accurate strike. He has been slowed down thus far by an offseason eye injury, but he is rounding into shape and has generally featured over Matteo Politano when healthy. He has posted eight shots, there chances and five crosses, on top of scoring once. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Scores versus Sampdoria Ruiz took two shots (one on target), won two of four tackles, drew one foul and scored a goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Ruiz hit the net again with a pinpoint lefty shot from outside the box. He is already up to two goals, while he has scored just four times in the entire previous season. He has added eight shots, 10 chances created, 14 tackles and five interceptions. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Sets up teammate twice in Sampdoria romp Insigne took two shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (zero accurate), created five scoring chances and picked up two assists in Thursday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Insigne took a backseat to his teammates in terms of finishing in this one, and he set up Victor Osimhen twice with slick feeds in the box. He has tallied one goal, three assists, 20 shots and 15 chances in five Serie A matches. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Bags brace versus Cagliari Osimhen took four shots (three on target), created one chance, drew one foul and scored twice in Thursday's 4-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Osimhen tacked on two more to his seasonal tally thanks to two relatively easy finishes from close range, and he has a couple of chances to further pad his stats. He is up to three goals, 13 shots, and two chances in four Serie A games, while he has hit the net twice in Europa League. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kalidou Koulibaly - Dominant again versus Sampdoria Koulibaly had three blocks, four clearances and one interception and won two duels in Thursday's 4-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Koulibaly once again engulfed all the attackers that operated in his area, contributing to the second clean sheet in a row for Napoli, the third in the season. He has scored twice and logged four tackles, four interceptions, 13 clearances and three blocks. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Piotr Zielinski - Scores against Sampdoria Zielinski took three shots (two on target), created one chance, had one interception and scored a goal in Thursday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Zielinski finally scored his first goal of the season with a precise shot from inside the box. He has been slowed down by a thigh problem to open the campaign and has split time with Elijf Elmas. He has tallied three shots, two chances and two crosses in four games thus far. Napoli will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Osimhen wants to keep working hard after Sampdoria brace ' Goal.com Victor Osimhen has promised to keep working hard after finding the net twice as Napoli silenced Sampdoria 4-0 in Thursday’s Serie A encounter.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

5 for 5: Napoli beats Sampdoria 4-0 to extend perfect start

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to rebound, Napoli eyes win streak

Barcelona visits Cádiz in the Spanish league as it tries to rebound from consecutive setbacks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter extends unbeaten start with 3-1 win at Fiorentina

Inter Milan’s attack might be better off without Romelu Lukaku

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Great team show' - Osimhen revels in Napoli's Serie A win at Udinese ' Goal.com Victor Osimhen opened his league account as Napoli’s bright start to the season continued with a key away win against Udinese.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM

David Ospina - Keeps clean sheet versus Udinese Ospina had one save and one clearance while keeping a clean sheet in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Ospina stayed on goal despite Alex Meret being called up for this one and had an easy day at the office as he had to intervene just once. It remains to be seen how long it will take the starter to take his job back. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Zambo Anguissa - Wins nine duels against Udinese Anguissa took one shot on target, won two of two tackles and nine duels and had five successful take-ons in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Anguissa had another quality performance in the midfield and picked up stats in multiple categories. He is likely to remain the starter even after Diego Demme and Stanislav Lobotka return. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Provides assist in Udinese rout Ruiz took one shot on target, created three scoring chances, had two interceptions and picked up an assist and a secondary one in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Ruiz was instrumental with his passing in two out of four goals and set up Kalidou Koulibaly's one with a backward feed in the box. He has scored once and added ten chances created, ten tackles and six shots in four games. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - 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

Mario Rui - Provides assist versus Udinese Mario Rui took two shots (one on target), created four scoring chances, won four duels and picked up an assist in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Mario Rui paced his team in chances and ultimately grabbed an assist by combining with Hirving Lozano ahead of the final goal of the contest. It is his second helper of the campaign. He has also tallied seven chances created, nine crosses and seven tackles. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Finds target versus Udinese Rrahmani took two shots (one on target), had three blocks, won five duels and scored a goal in Monday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Rrahmani drew a spot start as the coach decided to rest Kostas Manolas and, on top of defending diligently, he hit the net with a point-blank header. He will occasionally relieve the starter when the schedule gets busy. Napoli will face Sampdoria away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE