Napoli Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Alex Meret - Two saves in clean sheet victory Meret registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Meret saw his first clean sheet of the season, having conceded three goals in his opening game. Last season, he only kept five clean sheets in 31 league games, and this is an area Napoli will be looking to improve upon, as he kept 15 clean sheets in the 2022/23 title-winning season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

NAPOLI-BOLOGNA 3-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Napoli bounce back in style! | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE

Kvaratskhelia inspires Napoli to 1st win of the Conte era with 3-0 victory over Bologna

Napoli coach Antonio Conte has Khvicha Kvaratskhelia back to his brilliant best and Napoli back to winning ways

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | NAPOLI - BOLOGNA | Serie A Enilive 2024/25

AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Fit for starting XI Buongiorno (ankle) is in the starting XI to face Bologna.

Impact Buorgiorno was questionable this week after practicing but has been cleared of all worries after making the starting XI. He is a regular starter and is expected to remain in that role moving forward, likely not falling out of the starting XI all that often.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Starting against Bologna Kvaratskhelia (head) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bologna.

Impact Kvaratskhelia was expected to return this week after being cleared of any issues following a knock to his head, and that has came to fruition after he made the starting XI Sunday. He should remain int he starting XI moving forward, as he has been a regular starter each of the last two seasons and is one of their most valuable players, notching 17 goal contributions last campaign.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen, Raheem Sterling and the 30 players who still need transfers before the window closes | Goal.com US Victor Osimhen and Raheem Sterling are some of the players who need to leave their current clubs before the summer transfer window slams shu...

AUGUST 23 • GOAL.COM

Alessandro Buongiorno - Still questionable for Bologna tilt Buongiorno (ankle) "is practicing, and we're assessing it day by day. He's a key player for out, and we count on recovering him," coach Antonio Conte stated.

Impact Buongiorno is trending in the right direction after being a late scratch for the opener due to an ankle sprain, but the gaffer kept things close to the vest. He'll start, replacing either Juan Jesus or Pasquale Mazzocchi, if in good enough condition.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Available for Bologna tilt Kvaratskhelia (head) has been cleared from lingering effects after spending some time at a local hospital last weekend and will make the squad for the Bologna game Sunday, but he h...

Impact Kvaratskhelia is in good shape after a blow to the end, but it remains to be seen whether he'll still start after a suboptimal week training-wise due to such a situation and the trip to his home country. Giacomo Raspadori or David Neres could fill in initially.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal are back in for Victor Osimhen! Gunners revive transfer interest in €100m-rated Napoli striker as Chelsea face competition | Goal.com US Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in bringing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to the Premier League before the summer transfer window...

AUGUST 21 • GOAL.COM

David Neres - Heads to Napoli Neres has transferred to Napoli on a permanent deal from Benfica, the club informed.

Impact Neres is on the move after a few productive seasons in Portugal and might unseat Matteo Politano on the right wing down the line. He logged one assist, ten shots (two on target), nine key passes and 11 crosses (two accurate) in six Champions League games. Instead, he scored five times and provided eight helpers in 24 domestic matches.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea pushing for Victor Osimhen loan deal despite Napoli insisting pathway is 'blocked', as PSG hand Blues huge boost in gruelling transfer pursuit | Goal.com US Chelsea continue to remain interested in a loan deal for Victor Osimhen despite Napoli making it clear the striker's exit will be 'blocked'.

AUGUST 19 • GOAL.COM

£100m flop Romelu Lukaku FINALLY nearing Chelsea exit as Napoli take key step in transfer pursuit | Goal.com US Napoli are in advanced talks with Chelsea to sign Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku permanently this summer.

AUGUST 19 • GOAL.COM

Giacomo Raspadori - Four crosses from bench Raspadori generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th mi...

Impact Raspadori did not start Sunday's season opener, but he came on at halftime to replace an injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. He put together a decent performance, recording four inaccurate crosses, two corners and one off-target shot. If Kvaratskhelia is forced to miss any time, Raspadori would have a good chance to take his place in the starting XI.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - Eight crosses in opener Politano recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Verona.

Impact Politano started his 2024/25 campaign off well as he recorded eight crosses, something he only did once last season. He also created three chances and took two off-target shots. While he did not record a goal contribution in the blowout loss, it appears his great form from last season has carried over through the summer.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Anguissa - Four shots in loss Frank Anguissa had four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Anguissa led his team with four shots in Sunday's season opener, putting one on target. He took 33 shots (six on target) in 34 Serie A appearances last season, so it's a promising start to his individual campaign despite the blowout loss. He also intercepted two passes and drew two fouls in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Meret - Concedes three in opener Meret made one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Verona.

Impact Meret's 2024/25 campaign got off to a rough start as he conceded three goals on four shots on target. He kept just five clean sheets last season after keeping 16 during the title-winning 2022/23 season, and the early signs are pointing towards another down season. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Bologna.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Completes suspension Zerbin cleared a one-match ban in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Verona.

Impact Zerbin will be eligible to play against Bologna but will be only a deep reserve on both wings if he ends up staying at Napoli. Instead, he featured regularly on loan at Monza from January on, assisting once and adding 12 key passes, 31 crosses (13 accurate) and 18 tackles.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

VERONA-NAPOLI 3-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Mosquera and Livramento shock Napoli | Serie A 2024/25

AUGUST 18 • YOUTUBE

Conte has work to do after Napoli 'melted like snow in the sun' at Verona

Antonio Conte has a lot of work to do

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'His desire is clear' - Napoli deliver Victor Osimhen transfer update as Chelsea & PSG battle for his signature | Goal.com US Napoli director Giovanni Manna has provided a key update on Victor Osimhen's future with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain looking to sign the...

AUGUST 18 • GOAL.COM

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | VERONA - NAPOLI | Serie A Enilive 2024/25

AUGUST 18 • YOUTUBE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Bows out early against Verona Kvaratskhelia generated two shots (one on goal) before leaving Sunday's game against Verona near the end of the first half after a collision with an opponent, La Gazzetta dello Spo...

Impact Kvaratskhelia didn't have a great showing and subbed off after his best attempt of the game from close range, which was thwarted by a slide by Jackson Tchatchoua. He crashed into an opponent right afterward and asked to come out indicating a head/eye injury. He'll have to pass the protocol to play in next Sunday's home game versus Bologna. He was substituted by Giacomo Raspadori.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Ruled out Sunday Buongiorno (ankle) is not in the squad to face Verona on Sunday.

Impact Buongiorno was a doubt in the buildup to the match after turning an ankle in training Thursday. The defender will have to wait at least a week to make his competitive debut for the club.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Rui - Unavailable for early games Rui isn't practicing with the rest of the squad because he's on his way out, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Rui is seeking to go back to Portugal after several years in Italy, but he might opt also for other destinations. He won't be an option for the first three games while the situation unfolds. Leonardo Spinazzola, Mathias Olivera and Pasquale Mazzocchi will handle the role in the early going.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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