Matteo Politano Archives - Page 3 of 5

Roma Attacker Makes His Italy Return After Two Years

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Luciano Spalletti has called up Stephan El Shaarawy to replace Nicolò Zaniolo, who left Coverciano along with Sandro Tonali after being questioned by the police about illegal gambling. The midfielder hasn’t been replaced yet. The Roma forward makes his Azzurri return after two years.

Matteo Politano visibly showed his frustration for getting replaced in the second half of the Fiorentina game, becoming the third Napoli player to do that.

Another Napoli Player Takes Umbrage with the Coach

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Matteo Politano visibly showed his frustration for getting replaced in the second half of the Fiorentina game, becoming the third Napoli player to do that in the early portion of the season. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen had similar minor incidents beforehand.

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis jumped the gun a little when he claimed that they were about to shake hands with Victor Osimhen but not by a lot.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Lecce: Subs Going Nuclear in Puglia

September 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

High-flying Napoli put on another convincing performance following a 4-1 demolition of Udinese on Wednesday. This time, Lecce felt the wrath of the reigning Serie A champions' bid to silence their critics, finishing on the wrong side of a 4-0 scoreline at Stadio Via del Mare.

Italy took home a precious victory over Ukraine in the most recent Euro qualifier despite being down a few meaningful pieces.

Trio Finds the Net After Leaving Italy Camp with Injury

September 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Italy took home a precious victory over Ukraine in the most recent Euro qualifier despite being down a few pieces. Luciano Spalletti and the medical staff were careful with banged-up players. They quickly sent them home even if they could have potentially played through their ailments to avoid irking their clubs.

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. Gilardino feels his Genoa have to proceed with caution.

Genoa Manager Gilardino Proud of His Players After Napoli Stalemate

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Newly-promoted Genoa came agonizingly close to posting their second win of the new Serie A campaign, and against defending champions Napoli no less. However, Alberto Gilardino's team left a two-goal lead slip through their fingers down the final stretch and eventually had to settle for a 2-2 draw.

Matteo Politano was among the players who got hurt and left the Italy set-up before the decisive Euro qualifier versus Ukraine.

Genoa vs Napoli 2-2: Substitutes Inspire Champs to Hard-Earned Draw

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Genoa thought they were on the cusp of upsetting the apple cart and defeating reigning Serie A champions Napoli at home. However, Rudi Garcia's men pulled off a stunning late comeback to eke out a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris and avoid another disappointment.

Italian agent Mario Giuffredi, who represents Di Lorenzo and Politano, has backed the latter to sign with Napoli for life, following the former's footsteps.

Agent Giuffredi: “Politano Would Like to Stay at Napoli for Life”

September 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italian agent Mario Giuffredi, who represents Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Matteo Politano, has backed the latter to sign with Napoli for life, following the footsteps of the former who earlier last month, signed a five-year extension with the Partenopei. He coaxed Politano to perhaps do the same.

The international break has been a cause of concern for multiple clubs, but most of the latest physical injuries suffered by Serie A aces are mild.

Most of the Recent Injuries to Serie A Stars Are Minor

September 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The international break has been a cause of concern for multiple clubs, but most of the latest physical injuries suffered by Serie A aces are mild. Federico Chiesa could be present in Saturday’s clash with Lazio as his tests came back clean. Maignan and Hernandez are good to go.

Italy vs Ukraine: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 11, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

Giuseppe Meazza is the venue as Italy and Ukraine go head-to-head in Tuesday's pivotal Euro 2024 qualifying showdown. Let’s look at our match preview for this high-stakes contest.

Napoli Coach Mulling Options to Replace Injured Winger

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Matteo Politano was among the players who got hurt and left the Italy set-up before the decisive Euro qualifier versus Ukraine. The winger drew the nod versus North Macedonia but subbed off at the interval. The Federation later revealed that he picked up a right calf problem.

After omitting Orsolini from his initial squad for Italy’s qualifiers, Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness concerns with others.

Italy Include Riccardo Orsolini as Emergency Option for Ukraine Game

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A

September's international break looks to be going from bad to worse for Italy. A frustrating 1-1 away draw against North Macedonia is the least of Luciano Spalletti's piling stock of problems. After Federico Chiesa, two more first-team stars have landed a place in the infirmary.

Although Napoli will look to get back to winning ways once the campaign resumes following the break, Politano admitted to his side’s inefficiency vs Lazio.

Politano Vows Napoli Resurgence Following Lazio Loss

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Daichi Kamada’s left-footed strike doomed Scudetto holders Napoli to their first defeat of the new season at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, in turn gifting Lazio their maiden victory. Although the Partenopei will look to get back to winning ways once the campaign resumes, Matteo Politano admitted to his side’s inefficiency.

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