Antonio Vergara
NAP
Comes in late against Roma
Vergara (calf) had one clearance and completed 11 passes in 11 minutes in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Roma.
Analysis: Vergara made a small cameo after recovering from a calf injury, without leaving his mark on the game. He'll try to eat into Noa Lang and Matteo Politano's playing time while Alisson Santos (thigh) faces a long-term spell on the sidelines.
Available from bench
Vergara (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Roma.
Analysis: Vergara returns to the matchday squad after making sufficient progress in his recovery from a calf injury. He could provide cover in midfield or on the wing if called upon, though his minutes will depend on how the match unfolds and his readiness to return to competitive action. He has posted multiple clearances in all four appearances, totaling 13 (nine) and adding two key passes, five crosses and two shots (one on target), with one goal and one assist.
Selected for Saturday
Vergara (calf) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Roma on Saturday.
Analysis: Vergara did enough in the last training session to be an option and could get some minutes either in the midfield, deputizing for Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne, or as a winger behind Noa Lang, Matteo Politano and Giovane. He has posted multiple clearances in all four appearances, totaling 13 (nine) and adding two key passes, five crosses and two shots (one on target), with one goal and one assist.
Late call for Roma fixture
Vergara "has returned to full training, but we'll evaluate Saturday whether to call him up right away," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.
Analysis: Vergara is close to returning after missing the last four matches after getting hurt with Italy. He'll undergo a final evaluation on game day to assess whether he's fit enough to be selected versus Roma or if he needs a few more days of training. He'll be an extra option off the bench in multiple roles if he's cleared.
Makes first Italy start
Vergara logged 84 minutes in his first start for Italy against Turkey on Monday.
Analysis: Vergara led the match with five tackles before being replaced in the 84th minute. It was the 23-year-old's first international start following a debut off the bench against France on Friday. The winger has scored a goal and an assist across three Serie A appearances for Napoli this season in just 130 minutes. Nevertheless, Vergara was forced off the pitch late as he picked up a right calf injury and will be missing around a month of Italian top-flight action.
Diagnosed with calf injury
Vergara is dealing with a medium-grade right soleus strain, Napoli announced.
Analysis: Vergara bowed out late in the most recent match with Italy and will be sidelined for a month or so, skipping several contests. Mattia Politano, David Neres and Noa Lang are the only healthy wingers, as Alisson Santos (thigh) and Costantino Favasuli (thigh) are also on the mend.
Picks up injury Monday
Vergara left Italy's 3-1 win over Turkey on Monday with an undisclosed injury in the second half.
Analysis: The extent of the injury is uncertain, but Vergara should be assessed by Napoli's medical staff to see if he'll be available for the match against Frosinone on Saturday. The winger has one goal and one assist in three appearances (two starts) in the 2026/27 Serie A campaign. If he's unable to feature Saturday, names such as David Neres and Noa Lang could be in line for more playing time.
Scores and assists versus Genoa
Vergara scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one on target) and one chance created in 23 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Genoa.
Analysis: Vergara willed his team to victory alongside Kevin De Bruyne off the bench, as the two combined on both goals. He found his teammate in the box to set up the first one, while he slotted it in the empty ned after getting past the goalie on the game-sealing one. He'll push Matteo Politano for minutes this year after his breakout season was cut short by a foot injury. He posted two goals, two assists, 16 shots and 15 key passes in 16 showings (10 starts) in 2025/2026.
Unused sub in Bologna game
Vergara (foot) didn't play in Monday's 3-2 loss to Bologna.
Analysis: Vergara shook off a significant foot injury but wasn't deployed in this one, even though Napoli were short-handed without Kevin De Bruyne (eye). The starter isn't dealing with a serious issue, and Giovane and Eljif Elmas are also options in the role. Vergara has registered five shots (one on target), four key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances.
Named to bench
Vergara (foot) is on the bench for Monday's match against Bologna.
Analysis: Vergara is on the team sheet again after training this week, ending a seven-match absence by earning a spot on the bench. He saw a string of starts before his injury but was unused for nearly the entire first half of the season, hoping to earn some in the final few games of the campaign.
Should be option for Bologna match
Vergara (foot) has successfully ramped up in training this week and will be part of the squad Monday, barring a late setback, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Vergara hasn't played since early March due to a severe case of plantar fasciitis, missing seven games in a row. He was a regular prior to his injury, but Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa and Scott McTominay have all recovered since then, and the coach tweaked the scheme. He has created at least one chance in his last three displays, accumulating four, assisting once and notching three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances during that stretch.
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