Matteo Politano
32-Year-Old
Napoli
Serie A
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 2/15/2026
Nursing thigh strain
Politano suffered a semimembranosus muscle lesion in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.
ANALYSIS
Politano is expected to be out for three to four weeks, missing multiple contests in Serie A and the last two UEFA Champions League contests. If David Neres (ankle) doesn't return, Noa Lang, Antonio Vergara and Pasquale Mazzocchi will replace him, as he has been playing in a few roles as of late.
Politano is expected to be out for three to four weeks, missing multiple contests in Serie A and the last two UEFA Champions League contests. If David Neres (ankle) doesn't return, Noa Lang, Antonio Vergara and Pasquale Mazzocchi will replace him, as he has been playing in a few roles as of late.
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Hurt late in Sassuolo fixture
Politano generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo, soldiering through a thigh injury late in the game, Il Mattino reported.
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Whips in 13 crosses Wednesday
Politano generated one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.
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Quiet showing in Inter bout
Politano had three crosses (one accurate) and one corner and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.
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Passable in Bologna meeting
Politano generated five crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Bologna.
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Takes three shots versus Lecce
Politano created one scoring chance and had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.
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Valencia eyeing him
Politano is one of the top targets for Valencia, which hired former Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso, Sky Italy informs.
ANALYSIS
Politano hinted that he wished to leave since he was not a full-time starter last season. Valencia reportedly tabled a low opening bid, which was rejected, but they are set to raise it once they complete some departures, the outlet informs.
Politano hinted that he wished to leave since he was not a full-time starter last season. Valencia reportedly tabled a low opening bid, which was rejected, but they are set to raise it once they complete some departures, the outlet informs.