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Antonio Vergara is in line for his first Italy cap in Paris, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo set to start on the bench. According to Sky Sport Italia, via AreaNapoli, the Napoli midfielder could start on the right of a front three as Roberto Mancini juggles his options with Moise Kean’s fitness in doubt.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 26

Bergomi: ‘Mancini old ideas, Italy not reflecting aggressive Serie A approach’

Italy legend Beppe Bergomi feels Roberto Mancini showed he is out of touch with a changing Serie A. ‘We saw old ideas, none of what we’re seeing at Inter, Roma, Frosinone or Como.’ The Azzurri were beaten 2-0 at home by Belgium in the opening Nations League match last night, the return of Mancini to the bench after walking away in 2023.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 26

'The team gave everything' - Giovanni Di Lorenzo defends Italy approach despite 2-0 defeat to Belgium

Roberto Mancini's tenure in charge of the national team began on a dismal note as the Azzurri were humbled 2-0 by Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico. The visitors took control courtesy of Paris Saint-Germain forward Mika Godts in the first half before substitute Dodi Lukebakio sealed the contest on a swift counter-attack.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 25

Di Lorenzo: ‘Tearing Italy apart is not helpful’ after 2-0 defeat to Belgium

Giovanni Di Lorenzo insists fans and media need to have patience with Italy after a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. ‘If we start tearing the Nazionale apart again already, it’s not helpful.’ The Azzurri began their second era under Roberto Mancini, who oversaw the last positive experience for fans when winning the European Championship in 2021.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 9

Di Lorenzo: ‘Napoli defended too deep, but we knew Arsenal were strong’

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo admits they ‘defended a little too deep’ against Arsenal and are smarting after three defeats, but not all is lost in the Champions League.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 8

Di Lorenzo: ‘Napoli gradually getting Allegri ideas, Arsenal at right time’

Giovanni Di Lorenzo insists Arsenal come at ‘the right time’ to revitalise Napoli after back-to-back Serie A defeats. ‘We will gradually get into what Max Allegri wants from us.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 3

Napoli and Roma Keeping Tabs on Fiorentina Mainstay

Napoli have been searching for a proper Giovanni Di Lorenzo deputy for a few years and will do so again this summer, and Dodo is emerging as an option after the talks with Union SG regarding Anan Khalaili stalled, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 11

McTominay: ‘Di Lorenzo one of the best captains I’ve experienced’

Scott McTominay claims the return of Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo against Bologna is crucial. ‘He’s one of the best captains I’ve experienced, to be honest.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 7

Di Lorenzo ready for first Napoli start after 100 days of injury

Thursday’s reports confirm that Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is ready to return to Antonio Conte’s starting line-up in Serie A this weekend as the

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 1

Di Lorenzo back for Napoli 3 months after knee injury

Napoli have arrived in Como for tomorrow’s Serie A match and there was a surprise with the return of captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News and Content – Free Trial – Click Here The Week 35 fixture is set to kick off at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Saturday at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 30

Di Lorenzo and Vicario join Italy teammates in 2026 World Cup camp

Giovanni Di Lorenzo is injured, but he has joined Guglielmo Vicario in flying to Zenica with their Italy teammates for the World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 29

Di Lorenzo injury delay is worrying for Napoli

There are concerns that Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo could be out for another month, as his injury is more serious than previously thought. Read

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 28

Pio Esposito agent backs Italy coach Gattuso to ‘make the right choices’ about Inter starlet

Mario Giuffredi, one of Italian football’s most prominent agents, has spoken at length about several of his clients ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoff final against Bosnia, touching on Pio Esposito’s potential starting role, Matteo Politano’s remarkable evolution and Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s injury timeline.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 7

Conte: ‘Di Lorenzo out for 2 months, cannot force Lukaku return’

Antonio Conte reveals Giovanni Di Lorenzo will be out ‘for circa two months’ and Napoli must not ‘force’ Romelu Lukaku back too quickly, but Genoa’s Daniele De Rossi is ‘destined for greatness.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi, at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET).

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / February 5

Napoli Finally Getting Some Good News from the Infimary

Napoli lost Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the last round, as the fullback suffered a significant knee injury and then decided to undergo surgery to address a lingering left foot issue.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / February 4

Di Lorenzo to have surgery despite all-clear on ACL: ‘The pain was unbearable’

Napoli have confirmed that captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is set to have surgery, despite the fact that he was given the all-clear from a potential ACL injury earlier this week.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 3

Italy and Gattuso hope injured Di Lorenzo returns for World Cup play-off

Exams undergone by Giovanni Di Lorenzo have ruled out a serious knee injury, and with his recovery time expected to be between 40 and 60 days, Italy and Gennaro Gattuso hope the versatile defender will be available for the World Cup play-off next month.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Spalletti: ‘Juventus don’t want Icardi, Kalulu like Di Lorenzo’

Luciano Spalletti explains Pierre Kalulu’s positioning at Juventus, reveals a Kenan Yildiz fitness problem, and assures they ‘don’t want Mauro Icardi’ from Galatasaray.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Di Lorenzo has avoided serious ligament damage

Napoli are breathing a sigh of relief after tests showed Giovanni Di Lorenzo avoided serious knee ligament damage, so he might only be out for a month.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 31

Napoli ready to secure Alisson Santos with €20m option to buy

Despite the serious Giovanni Di Lorenzo injury, Napoli will reportedly go ahead and complete the swoop for Sporting CP wide striker Alisson Santos, on loan with option to buy for a total €20m.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / October 27

Napoli 3-1 Inter Milan – Ex Serie A Referee Delivers Verdict On Controversial Penalty: 'Not Even Sought But Created By Di Lorenzo'

Former Serie A referee Luca Marelli delivered his verdict on Maurizio Mariani after a controversial Serie A match between Napoli and Inter Milan. Speaking to DAZN via FCInter1908, Marelli slammed the 43-year-old’s decision to award a ‘non-existing’ penalty to the Partenopei.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / April 3, 2024

Manchester United and Aston Villa Eyeing Di Lorenzo

Giovanni Di Lorenzo seemed poised to end his career with Napoli, but he’s considering leaving at the end of the season, with Manchester United and Aston Villa on his trail.