Giovanni Di Lorenzo
NAPAverage showing versus Udinese
Di Lorenzo created one scoring chance and registered one tackle (zero won), two blocks and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.
Analysis: Di Lorenzo returned to the rearguard after playing on the wing last week and helped secure the clean sheet but wasn't too busy. He has put up at least one clearance in the final three contests, totaling five. He halted a three-game streak with at least one cross in this one. He's been affected by a pair of significant injuries this campaign, appearing just 35 times, scoring twice and logging 48 crosses (six accurate), 52 tackles and 53 clearances, with 12 clean sheets.
Finds the target in Bologna bout
Di Lorenzo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.
Analysis: Di Lorenzo returned to the XI after months but didn't look 100 percent and had a rough outing in the back, struggling to keep up with the opponents and causing a PK. However, he hit the net with an alert finish on a set piece. He'll face competition from Sam Beukema and Mathias Olivera in the last two games. He has tallied nine crosses (one accurate), six tackles (three won) and six clearances in his last five outings, with no clean sheets.
Returns to bench
Di Lorenzo (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Como.
Analysis: Di Lorenzo has been included in the squad after closing in on full fitness following three months on the sidelines due to a knee sprain and foot injury, with the coaching staff easing him back via the bench in line with the approach taken with other Napoli players returning from major injuries in recent weeks. The versatile defender has recorded eight tackles, nine crosses and five clearances in his last five appearances prior to his setback, contributing to one clean sheet over that span, and his gradual reintegration will eventually see him compete with Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus, Mathias Olivera and Matteo Politano across multiple roles. His return to the starting lineup is expected to follow in the coming fixtures as he builds back his match sharpness after such a prolonged absence.
Expected back for Como clash
Di Lorenzo (foot) has successfully ramped up in training and should be a bench option for Saturday's game versus Como, Mediaset reported.
Analysis: Di Lorenzo is close to full fitness after missing three months because of a knee sprain and foot injury. He'll likely be eased into action like other Napoli players returning from major injuries in recent weeks. He'll compete with Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus, Mathias Olivera and Matteo Politano once he's able to start, as he can handle multiple roles. He has recorded eight tackles (five won), nine crosses (one accurate) and five clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.
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