OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
STANISLAV LOBOTKA #68 - MIDFIELDER - NAPOLI
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Wins seven duels against Ajax Lobotka won seven duels and one of three tackles, drew three fouls, and had one interception in Wednesday's 4-2 victory against Ajax.
Impact Lobotka helped out the defense with a very gritty showing in the midfield, as he's one to do. He has recorded four chances created, 16 tackles (ten won), and three interceptions in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pretty good versus Ajax Lobotka won six duels and three of three tackles, created three scoring chances, and drew three fouls in Tuesday's 6-1 win against Ajax.
Impact Lobotka didn't make the stat-sheet differently from several teammates, but he had a commanding display and pulled the strings in the midfield. He has posted five chances created, 13 tackles (eight won), and two interceptions in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up assists in Monza game Lobotka drew one foul and assisted once to go with two chances created and one clearance in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Monza.
Impact Lobotka was active in the final third for the second match in a row and teed up the second goal by Kvicha Kvaratskhelia with a clever pass. He is already up to one goal, one assist, two chances created and four tackles after two matches, which already matches his entire offensive production of the last few seasons.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hits the net against Verona Lobotka took two shots (one on target), won three of four tackles, drew three fouls and scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 win over Verona.
Impact Lobotka bagged a rare goal by venturing forward and slotting it home late in the game. It's just the second in the last five years in La Liga and Serie A, as his role is generally very defensive. He posted 39 tackles, 15 chances, 12 interceptions and 12 clearances last season.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Di María shines as Juventus tops Sassuolo; Napoli wins 5-2
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Wins one tackle versus Spezia Lobotka created one scoring chance, won one tackle and two duels and was dispossessed three times in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Lobotka got the start in this one but he did not have a noteworthy performance on either end. His role grew this season, allowing him to post 15 chances, 45 tackles, 13 interceptions and 12 clearances in 25 appearances (20 starts). He might be even more featured next season depending on Napoli's move in the midfield.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal as substitute Lobotka scored one goal across 17 minutes during a 3-0 win Sunday versus Genoa.
Impact Lobotka logged his first goal of the 2021-22 Serie A. Fantasy managers should not expect him to regularly score goals though, especially when considering he is a backup for fellow Napoli central defensive midfielders Frank Anguissa and Fabian Ruiz.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench versus Torino Lobotka (thigh) drew one foul and won one duel in 13 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.
Impact Lobotka returned after a two-week absence but he played limited minutes. He will be in contention with Dries Mertens and Fabian Ruiz in the final two games. He has tallied one chance, eight tackles (five won) and two interceptions in the last five appearances. Napoli will host Genoa next Sunday.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On track for Torino game Lobotka (thigh) returned to full training Monday, Napoli announced.
Impact Lobotka is set to be available for Saturday's home game versus Torino after missing two matches with a thigh strain. Napoli have fared well with a more offensive scheme, with Dries Mertens playing over a central midfielder. He will compete with Fabian Ruiz and Piotr Zielinski in the remaining fixtures. He has tallied 14 chances, 37 tackles, 12 interceptions and 12 clearances in 20 Serie A games (18 starts).
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss time Lobotka was diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the biceps femoris muscle in the right thigh, Napoli announced.
Impact Lobotka will have to miss two or three more matches after leaving early in the Roma one. Piotr Zielinski and Diego Demme will absorb his playing time in the midfield, with the former having a higher fantasy ceiling, but also making the lineup more offensive.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off in Roma game Lobotka won two of three tackles and three duels in 56 before leaving Monday's 1-1 draw with Roma at the 56th minute with an apparent thigh injury.
Impact Lobotka contributed only to the defensive phase before asking to come out after signaling some discomfort in the area. Coach Luciano Spalletti said in the post-game that the problem did not look too serious, but the upcoming tests will clarify its severity. Piotr Zielinski or Diego Demme would replace him in the XI in Sunday's away game versus Empoli if he could not go.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inter gains as Milan, Napoli falter in Serie A title race
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Gritty against Atalanta Lobotka had one interception, drew three fouls and won two of two tackles and six duels in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Lobotka was instrumental in holding the opponents in check by bringing the hustle in the midfield. He has started four straight games, where he has recorded six tackles, three interceptions and one clearance, creating just one chance on the offensive end, though. Napoli will face Fiorentina at home next Sunday.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench versus Lazio Lobotka (thigh) played nine minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.
Impact Lobotka returned after missing time with a thigh strain, but he did not see enough minutes to pick up stats. He will likely unseat Diego Demme in Sunday's home game versus Milan. He generally is not a fantasy asset and has posted 13 chances, 27 tackles, nine interceptions and 11 clearances in 14 matches.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Lazio game Lobotka (thigh) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.
Impact Lobotka is back earlier than expected after missing two weeks with a thigh strain. He would normally start over Diego Demme, but it is probable the coach will bring him off the bench in his first game back. He is generally not a big fantasy asset. He has posted eight chances, two crosses, three tackles and four clearances in the last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Suffers thigh strain Lobotka picked up a low-grade biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Napoli announced.
Impact Lobotka looked fine but picked up the injury during the most recent game against Inter. He will be out for the standard two-to-three weeks. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa will resume being the starter in the role, while Diego Demme will be the top backup.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wins heap of duels against Venezia Lobotka created two scoring chances, drew three fouls and won 11 duels and two of five tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.
Impact Lobotka turned in another respectable shift in midfield contributing mostly to the defensive phase. His minutes will go down once Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa returns from AFCON. He has logged 13 chances, 24 tackles and 11 clearances in 12 appearances. Napoli will host Inter Saturday.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A
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Wins three duels versus Milan Lobotka (thigh) drew one foul, won three duels and had one clearance in 36 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Milan.
Impact Lobotka returned after a few matches on the shelf with a bruised thigh and was mostly busy defensively. He will compete with Diego Demme to start in Wednesday's home game against Spezia. He has tallied ten tackles, five interceptions and six clearances in six matches so far.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will return versus Milan Lobotka (thigh) was not listed among the absentees for Sunday's game versus Milan by coach Luciano Spalletti.
Impact Lobotka sat out the last two matches with a bruise, but he returned to full practice in the lead-up of the game. He will have a more modest role with Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa and Diego Demme both currently healthy. He has logged ten tackles, five interceptions, five clearances and two chances created in five appearances.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Empoli match Lobotka (thigh) has remained limited in practice after the previous game and will be unavailable Sunday versus Empoli, Napoli announced.
Impact Lobotka filled in for Fabian Ruiz, who is still sidelined, in the previous tilt, but he picked up a knock that will not allow him to perform in this one. Andrea-Franck Zambo Anguissa will be back from an injury Sunday and will be in contention with Diego Demme in the role.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knock Lobotka suffered a high-grade contusion on the biceps femoris muscle of the right thigh in the Atalanta match, Napoli announced.
Impact Lobotka was forced to sub off but avoided strains or other long-term issues. He will be evaluated daily ahead of Sunday's home game against Empoli, the club informed.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
