Noa Lang
GAL
Left Winger
One-v-One Creator
Jun 17, 1999 (27)
Right
5'9"
154 lb
Fires four shots against Glimt
Lang recorded four shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created and drew one foul in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Glimt.
Analysis: Lang resumed starting after two matches and was lively in the final third, but didn't participate in any goal despite coming close a few times and his side hitting the net four total times. He might not start regularly but should see steady minutes while Alisson Santos (thigh) and David Neres (thigh) are on the mend. He has logged one tackle in his last seven displays, winning four of them and adding 13 shots (six on target), six chances created and 15 crosses (one accurate) in that stretch, with one goal.
Scores first season goal
Lang scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Frosinone.
Analysis: Lang was one of Napoli's most active players during their victory over Frosinone, scoring his first goal of the year with a close-range strike that made it 2-0. The winger took five shots and set up two additional opportunities before being substituted in the second half. He has now started the last two matches, marking his third start overall.
Fires two shots against Fiorentina
Lang had two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.
Analysis: Langa returned to the starting lineup after three matches and played with a decent amount of juice on the wing, but wasn't clutch when it came to finishing and didn't rack up offensive stats. He'll split time with Antonio Vergara and David Neres until Alisson Santos (thigh) returns. He has recorded at least one cross, amassing nine (one accurate), and one tackle, totaling four (two won), in four consecutive outings. Furthermore, this was his third display in a row with one or more shots, for a total of four, but with zero on target.
Plays one half in Bologna game
Lang created one scoring chance and had one off-target shot, three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.
Analysis: Lang didn't get the start following a minor incident with the coach, but saw plenty of action and had a respectable performance in the final third. He'll rotate with David Neres and Antonio Vergara while Alisson Santos (thigh) is out. He has sent in multiple crosses in his three appearances, amassing eight (one accurate) and adding two off-target shots, two key passes and three tackles (two won).
Will return versus Bologna
Lang (team-mandated suspension) could start against Bologna on Sunday, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Lang was punished by the coach for the midweek match, as he reportedly showed some discontent after he was informed he wouldn't get the call against Arsenal, but the minor incident won't have further consequences. He'll compete with Antonio Vergara and David Neres to replace Alisson Santos (thigh), who will miss multiple matches. He has recorded five crosses (two accurate), one off-target shot and one key pass in his two appearances so far.
Discipined in Arsenal fixture
Lang "will watch the game from the stands due to unprofessional behavior, but he apologizied to the group, and the case is closed," director Giovanni Manna told Sky Italy.
Analysis: Lang has been handed a one-game, team-mandated suspension for breaking some sort of internal rule in recent days. He should be back versus Bologna, considering the exec's remarks, but the incident won't help him gain ground on Alisson Santos and David Neres in the depth chart.
Returning to Napoli
Lang headed back to Napoli, as Galatasaray didn't activate their option to redeem him.
Analysis: Lang had a serviceable turn in Turkey, posting two goals and three assists in 19 appearances in the second half of the season, but the fixed sum to keep him permanently was rich. He'll be assessed by new Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri during the summer.
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