Napoli Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Leonardo Spinazzola - Late scratch for Lecce game Spinazzola didn't make the game-day squad list to face Lecce on Saturday due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Spinazzola picked up the issue in the final training and won't be risked. He'll attempt to recuperate for the midweek round. Mathias Olivera is starting at the position and will be backed up by Pasquale Mazzocchi and Juan Jesus.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - In goal as expected Meret (thigh) is in goal for Napoli during Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Meret returns as expected after missing Napoli's last three matches through injury. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves and keeping two clean sheets in his six Serie A starts this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - Set to return versus Lecce Meret (thigh) is poised to be available and start against Lecce on Saturday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Meret has completed his rehab from a thigh issue that cost him three matches and should reclaim the starting job right away even though Elia Caprile has been serviceable in relief. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed four goals and made nine saves in five tilts.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Mathias Olivera - Plays half an hour against Empoli Olivera (thigh) drew one foul and recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (zero won) in 31 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Olivera was a little limited by an ailment and the long traveling but came off the bench well and helped seal the game. He'll likely reprise starting over Leonardo Spinazzola in the next match. He has logged five tackles (three won), four clearances and one key pass in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Rrahmani - Solid in Empoli tilt Rrahmani had four clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Rrahmani didn't amass many stats but made his presence felt as Napoli once again blanked the opponents in this one. He has registered 20 clearances, three blocks and three interceptions in the last five matches, with four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Struggles versus Empoli Lukaku drew two fouls and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Lukaku never managed to shake loose, didn't produce and was pulled after an hour to try something different up front, which paid immediate dividends. He's been rather boom or bust statistically. He has tallied two goals, four assists, five shots (two on target) and seven key passes in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mctominay - Subdued in Empoli game McTominay drew three fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (both won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact McTominay was physical in the midfield but didn't make an impact on offense like in recent tilts. He has scored and assisted once in the last four matches, adding seven shots (two on target), one chance created and six tackles (all won).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Reliable as usual against Empoli Buongiorno had four tackles (two won), four clearances, one interception and one block in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Buongiorno had a customary shut-down performance as Napoli came away with another clean sheet. It's their fourth in the last five games, where he has scored once and registered seven tackles (four won), 17 clearances and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Di Lorenzo - Wins three tackles against Empoli Di Lorenzo had four clearances, two interceptions and three tackles (all won) and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Di Lorenzo was more needed in the back than offensively in this one and turned in a solid shift. He has scored once and added four shots (one on target), five key passes, 14 tackles (seven won) and 15 clearances in the last five rounds, contributing to four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Blanks Empoli Caprile registered four saves and two clearances and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Caprile had his busiest performance since taking over from Alex Meret (thigh) but didn't have to pull off any monster save to preserve the result. He won't cede the job until the teammate is completely healthy. He has conceded once, kept two clean sheets and made seven saves in four appearances. Napoli will host Lecce on Saturday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Decides Empoli game Kvaratskhelia converted a PK to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Kvaratskhelia didn't have a lot of volume as Napoli had trouble creating offense but kept his aplomb from the spot to allow his team to claim all three points. He has hit the net thrice in the last five fixtures, adding one assist, 11 shots (four on target) and seven key passes.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Bench option for Empoli game Olivera (thigh) is available for Sunday's clash with Empoli.

Impact Olivera drops to the bench, with Leonardo Spinazzola starting, but he'll avoid missing time after picking up a minor physical problem while on international duties.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Not dealing with serious injuries Olivera (thigh) "is a little fatigued after the last game and the flights, and we have alternatives," coach Antonio Conte stated.

Impact Olivera appears to have avoided strains and other substantial muscular problems and should be available against Empoli unless the team is very cautious. On the other hand, he's likely to drop to the bench given the situation, with Leonardo Spinazzola getting the nod.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - Not coming back against Empoli Meret (thigh) "is getting closer, but it makes no sense to risk since Elia Caprile is doing well," coach Antonio Conte informed.

Impact Meret will stay on the mend due to a thigh injury that has cost him the past two matches and will not be rushed back since they have a reliable deputy.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Lobotka - Will miss some time Lobotka has been diagnosed with a grade one distraction of the left semitendinous muscle, Napoli announced.

Impact Lobotka will be sidelined for the matches against Empoli and Lecce and will try to return against Milan in two weeks, Sky Italy reported, although it'll depend on how the rehab goes. Billy Gilmour and Michael Folorunsho will absorb his minutes.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Subs off in Uruguay tilt Olivera asked to come out late against Ecuador due to a possible muscular injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Olivera signaled some discomfort in the final minutes and will have to be assessed upon his return to Italy. Leonardo Spinazzola would return to the XI if he had to miss time.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Lobotka - Subs off with Slovakia Lobotka left Tuesday's Nations League game versus Azerbaijan due to a flexor injury, Mediaset relayed.

Impact Lobotka will soon report back and be evaluated ahead of Sunday's away game versus Empoli. His deputy is Billy Gilmour.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Anguissa - Valuable defensively against Como Anguissa won two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), five interceptions and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 victory against Como.

Impact Anguissa was muscular and pivotal in stopping the opponents in the midfield, even though they still managed to bag one. He has posted nine tackles (seven won), 11 interceptions and two key passes in the last four games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Not great versus Como Kvaratskhelia generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 win against Como.

Impact Kvaratskhelia had mostly an off-game even though his side came away with the win and scored three times. He has hit the net twice and added 10 shots (three on target), six chances created and six crosses (two accurate) in the last four rounds.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

David Neres - Rounds out the score against Como Neres scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 3-1 win versus Como.

Impact Neres was once again instant offense off the bench and sealed the deal by finishing with aplomb in front of the goalie after escaping the offside trap. It's his first goal since joining, while he has dished three assists already. Despite his good showings, Matteo Politano has managed to keep ahold of the starting job and has been good as well. He has recorded three shots (two on target), three key passes and eight crosses (three accurate).

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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