Leonardo Spinazzola
NAP
Suffers thigh problem
Spinazzola picked up a low-grade right biceps femoris strain against Roma, Napoli stated.
Analysis: Spinazzola got hurt during a brief cameo off the bench and will be forced to sit out the next three or four matches. Mathias Olivera will take over the position, and the coach will have to come up with a makeshift solution if he has any issues, as there are no other left-backs in the squad.
Sets up teammate in Glimt game
Spinazzola assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won) and four chances created in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Glimt.
Analysis: Spinazzola registered his maiden helper by finding Matteo Politano with a crisp feed from the flank in the first minute of the game. He also posted a new season high in key passes. He has started in three of the last four matches, as Mathias Olivera dealt with a minor injury, tallying seven chances created, seven crosses (two accurate) and three tackles (two won) over that span.
Active offensively against Venezia
Spinazzola had four crosses (one accurate), one clearance and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Venezia.
Analysis: Spinazzola attacked at will down the flank in this one, registering a new season high in key passes and matching the one in crosses. His competitor, Mathias Olivera, returned from injury and will likely affect his playing time. He has notched seven chances created, nine crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (two won) in his last five showings (three starts).
Rather quiet in Frosine match
Spinazzola (thigh) had one off-target shot, one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (zero won) in 81 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 win over Frosinone.
Analysis: Spinazzola returned from injury and played almost the whole game, but didn't take advantage of the fact that he had more freedom to attack thanks to a schematic change. He has registered at least one clearance in his last three appearances, amassing four and adding four key passes, five crosses and three tackles (two won) in that stretch.
Gets nod Saturday
Spinazzola (thigh) is starting in Saturday's clash with Frosinone.
Analysis: Spinazzola is playing from the get-go as he's expected, as he's the only pure left wing-back left with Mathias Olivera (hip) and Costantino Favasuli (thigh) on the mend. He'll feature in a more attacking role, as Napoli are switching to a three-man defense, and he'll have Benoit Badiashile behind him.
Probable for Frosinone clash
Spinazzola (thigh) was back in full training Tuesday, Napoli communicated.
Analysis: Spinazzola took advantage of the break to recuperate from a thigh contracture with ease and is currently the lone option at left-back, as Mathias Olivera (hip) is likely to miss some time, while Costantino Favasuli (thigh) will be out for a while. He has notched five key passes, five crosses (one accurate) and three clearances in four appearances, with two clean sheets and no goal contributions.
Will skip Fiorentina fixture
Spinazzola won't be available Sunday due to a thigh contracture, Napoli announced.
Analysis: Spinazzoli suffered a mild muscular issue in training and should be able to recuperate during the break. Mathias Olivera is the only other pure left-back in the squad. Costantino Favasuli and Benoit Badiashile could get some minutes there in a pinch.
Productive in Sunday's win
Spinazzola recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Bologna.
Analysis: Spinazzola had a productive outing Sunda, notably keeping his second clean sheet of the young campaign. He was fairly productive on the attack too, recording a season-high four crosses and creating two chances in his full 90 minutes off action.
Fires two shots in Genoa contest
Spinazzola generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one interception and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.
Analysis: Spinazzola wasn't as bubbly as usual down the wing but got the job done in the back, helping his side stymie Genoa and secure its first clean sheet of the season. He appears to have a clear edge over Mathias Olivera to start the season.
Sidelined for season finale
Spinazzola is absent for Sunday's clash with Udinese because of a bruised knee, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.
Analysis: Spinazzola suffered a minor injury in training and will conclude his campaign a little earlier. Miguel Gutierrez is filling in on the left flank. Spinazzola produced more than in previous years in 2025/2026, finishing up with three goals, three assists, 36 key passes and 90 crosses (27 accurate) in 36 fixtures (27 starts).
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