Matteo Politano
NAP
Scores in defeat
Politano scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Inter Milan.
Analysis: Politano got a second chance after the goalkeeper denied his initial shot, and he ended up finding the net with his weaker foot in the 50th minute of this game. He's one of two members of Napoli's front line alongside Rasmus Hojlund who have started in all three Serie A matches in the opening stretch of the season, having contributed from the right wing and taken some set pieces in that span. With the goal marking his first involvement in the score sheet in league play since April 6, Politano will hope to remain a consistent threat heading into a busy period.
Lively on the wing against Como
Politano recorded six crosses (two accurate), one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Como.
Analysis: Politano led his club in deliveries but connected with a teammate in just a couple of them, and they didn't capitalize. He played alongside David Neres and Alisson Santos for the final siege, while Antonio Vergara stayed on the bench this time. He has logged at least five crosses in the first two games, totaling 11 (two accurate) and adding three tackles (one won) and two corners.
Sends in five crosses in Genoa bout
Politano drew two fouls and recorded five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.
Analysis: Politano did his part on the wing and was the runner-up in deliveries for his team, but he was severely outplayed by Antonio Vergara off the bench, so he'll have to perform consistently to hold onto his minutes. He registered two goals, five assists, 52 shots (14 on target) and 105 crosses (47 accurate) in 2025/2026.
Lively showing against Udinese
Politano created one scoring chance and recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Udinese.
Analysis: Politano was one of the most active men for his side and led it in a pair of categories. He sent in at least one cross in his last six displays, totaling 32 (six accurate). He's been a fixture for most of the season, tallying two goals, five assists, 52 shots (14 on target) and 205 crosses (47 accurate) in 40 appearances.
Available against Udinese
Politano served a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Pisa.
Analysis: Politano was replaced by Sam Beukema in this one, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo playing in a more attacking role and Leonardo Spinazzola taking care of the left wing. Miguel Gutierezz and Pasquale Mazzocchi are also options in those roles. Politano had started in five straight matches before his suspension, registering at least one cross and one corner in each of them, totaling 29 (five accurate) and 10, respectively, and adding four key passes, three shots (zero on target) and two tackles (zero won) during that stretch.
Will skip Pisa contest
Politano recorded six crosses (two accurate), two chances created and three corners and was cautioned for the fifth time in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Bologna.
Analysis: Politano was sprightly on the wing and paced his club in deliveries, but he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He has swung in at least one cross for the fifth straight contest. He'll miss Sunday's away game versus Pisa due to yellow-card accumulation, considering he was booked once in the Supercoppa. Leonardo Spinazzola and Pasquale Mazzocchi will pick up the slack.
Passable display in Como bout
Politano generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.
Analysis: Politano led his side in deliveries despite the low number, as Napoli didn't muster a lot of offense in this one. He has started in four consecutive matches over either Leonardo Spinazzola or Miguel Gutierrez, sending in at least one cross in each of them, amassing 23 (three on target) and adding three shots (zero on target), seven corners and two chances created.
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