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Andrea Petagna - Decides Genoa contest Petagna took one shot on target, drew one foul, won three duels and scored a goal in eight minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Petagna had a brief but clutch cameo off the bench as he put his game on top late with a clever header off a set piece. He played limited minutes despite the fact that Victor Osimhen was suspended, as the coach preferred going with a light attack. That could be the case again in two weeks when Napoli will play Juventus at home.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Rui - Provides assist versus Genoa Rui sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Rui found Andrea Petagna with a precise free-kick to set up the late game-winner. He had provided just two assists in the entire 2020/2021 season. He is facing little competition as Faouzi Ghoulam is currently recovering from a major injury. Napoli will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Scores against Genoa Ruiz took one shot on target, created two chances, won two of five tackles and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ruiz broke the deadlock in the first half by putting a gorgeous lefty curled shot in the bottom corner from just outside the box. He scored three times last season. Napoli will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - 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

Lorenzo Insigne - Fires six shots against Genoa Insigne took six shots (three on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won two of three tackles and had two successful take-ons in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Insigne paced his team in shots and often found the target, however Salvatore Sirigu always managed to deny him. He had scored in the opener, although he had also missed a PK. Napoli will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kalidou Koulibaly - Solid against Genoa Koulibaly won two of two tackles and seven duels and had four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Koulibaly had a pretty good performance and often engulfed his direct opponents, however Napoli did not manage to keep a clan sheet in this one. They will host Juventus in two weeks.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Genoa 1-2 Napoli ' Petagna wins the game for Napoli! ' Serie A 2021/22

AUGUST 29, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Piotr Zielinski - Ruled out for Genoa game Zielinski (thigh) was omitted from the squad list to face Genoa Sunday.

Impact Zielinski is not dealing with a major problem as he is nursing a bruise, but he has been unable to practice regularly during the week. Elijf Elmas will slide into the XI, while Gianluca Gaetano and Luca Palmiero will provide depth to the midfield.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

European debutants avoid biggest clubs in new competition

UEFA’s newest competition will give several teams their first chance to play in the group stage of a European tournament

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uefa Europa League: Moses' Spartak Moscow, Ndidi's Leicester City and Osimhen's Napoli drawn in the same group ' Goal.com Victor Osimhen’s Napoli, Victor Moses’ Spartak Moscow and Wilfred Ndidi’s Leicester City have been placed together in Group C of the Uefa Europa League.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Hirving Lozano - Comes off bench against Venezia Lozano (eye/head) had four passes and committed one foul in 19 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Lozano saw limited playing in the opener as expected after a troubled pre-season, where he had to deal with the effects of a massive collision during the Gold Cup. His playing time and role is bound to get bigger as he gets his legs fully underneath him. Napoli will face Genoa away Sunday.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Suspended for two games Osimhen was handed a two-match ban by the League for voluntarily hitting an opponent in the face with a slap, but his club plans to appeal.

Impact Osimhen would miss the games against Genoa and Juventus if the decision was upheld. He is certainly out for the next one versus Genoa. The result of the appeal will be announced during the international break. Since Dries Mertens is hurt, Andrea Petagna is the only center-forward available, unless the coach decides to use somebody else as a false-nine.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - Keeps clean sheet in win Meret made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Meret had a great season opener for Napoli, being flawless when called into action and leaving the pitch with his first clean sheet of the season despite having his side playing with one man down since the 23rd minute. The goalkeeper will probably be much more tested during next Sunday's visit to Genoa.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Makes three clearances in win Manolas made one tackle (won), three clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Manolas didn't rack up any huge fantasy stat, but was part of a very solid defense that handled the opposing attack very well despite Napoli had to play with one man down since the 23rd minute. The centre back will probably be on much higher demand during next Sunday's visit to Genoa, so expect some great numbers from him.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Scores off bench in win Elmas scored a goal off his lone shot, made three tackles (all won) and two clearances and drew two fouls after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Elmas was brought in the 35th minute, replacing injured Piotr Zielinski (thigh), and did a great job on the left flank, which included the goal that sealed the 2-0 win for Napoli. The youngster was mostly an option off the bench last season, but could receive more opportunities during this campaign. If Zielinski isn't able to recover for next Sunday's visit to Genoa, Elmas is the most probable option for the starting XI.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Converts PK, misses another in win Insigne scored a penalty goal, missed another penalty, had five shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezi...

Impact Insigne wasn't at his best here and even missed a penalty kick in the 57th minute. Luckily for him, there was another opportunity from the spot five minutes later so he was able to redeem himself and open the scoring for Napoli. Up next for Insigne is Sunday's visit to Genoa.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spalletti warns Osimhen after red card in Napoli win over Venexia ' Goal.com Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has warned his star striker Victor Osimhen after red card agaisnt Venexia

AUGUST 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Piotr Zielinski - Dealing with minor injury Zielinski suffered a knock on the right thigh in Sunday's game against Venezia, Napoli announced.

Impact Zielinski avoided serious muscular problems and has a shot to be available for Sunday's road game against Genoa, but that will hinge on how he recovers during the week. Elijf Elmas scored in relief Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo starts on bench as Juventus wastes 2-goal lead

Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Juventus got off to a disappointing start as two mistakes from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny saw his side relinquish an early two-goal lead to draw...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piotr Zielinski - Subs off against Venezia Zielinski created one scoring chance, won one due and drew one foul in 35 minutes in Sunday's match against Venezia before limping off with an apparent muscular problem.

Impact Zielinski appeared to pick up an issue right above the knee and is set to undergo some tests next week. Elijf Elmas replaced him and would enter the XI if Zielinski was forced to miss next Sunday's road game against Genoa.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Sent off early against Venezia Osimhen took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, had one interception and was red-carded after 23 minutes in Sunday's game versus Venezia.

Impact Osimhen got off two a good start and came close to scoring twice in the early going. However, he pushed off an opponent while the two were tangled up in the box and the referee deemed it enough for a red card. He will miss at least Sunday's road game versus Genoa. Andrea Petagna is the only other available striker at the moment.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hirving Lozano - Good to go for opener Lozano (eye/head) is available for Sunday's match against Venezia, Napoli informed.

Impact Lozano has been practicing regularly for about a week and will likely be a bench option in this one. Matteo Politano is the frontrunner to get the start on the right wing versus Venezia.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Faouzi Ghoulam - Unavailable against Venezia Ghoulam (knee) did not make Napoli's squad list to face Venezia Sunday.

Impact Ghoulam is finishing off his rehab from an ACL tear, but he is not quite ready yet. Mario Rui will be the clear starter at left-back until Ghoulam is ready to challenge him.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen on target again as Napoli end pre-season with Pescara win ' Goal.com Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continued his excellent form for Napoli with another goal in their pre-season friendly on Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • GOAL.COM