Simone Verdi

Napoli attacker Simone Verdi has expressed his desire to ‘stay here and prove my worth’. Napoli paid Bologna €25m to sign Verdi last season, but injuries and competition for places…

Carlo Ancelotti singled out Simone Verdi for praise after the 4-1 win over Roma and called for Napoli “intensity” against Arsenal. The Partenopei dominated at the Stadio Olimpico, emerging with…

Patrick Cutrone’s agent has refused to confirm the striker’s future lies at Milan but says fellow client Simone Verdi ‘has only shown half of his worth’ at Napoli. Krzysztof Piatek’s…

Carlo Ancelotti urged Adam Ounas to “make the most of that talent on the ball” and praised the Napoli approach as they beat Zurich 2-0 in the Europa League. The…

Adam Ounas was Man of the Match with a goal and assist for Simone Verdi as Napoli beat FC Zurich 2-0, reaching the Europa League last 16 with a 5-1…

Simone Verdi admits injuries delayed his development at Napoli, but he is focused on securing Europa League qualification against FC Zurich. It kicks off at 17.55 GMT after a 3-1…

Dries Mertens and Simone Verdi are back in the Napoli squad to face Torino, but Mario Rui remains on the treatment table. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 GMT,…

Mario Rui and Simone Verdi have been ruled out of Napoli’s Europa League last-32 first leg against FC Zurich on Thursday. Napoli’s official website confirmed Rui was carrying a hamstring…

Simone Verdi’s agent has denied speculation linking the Napoli winger with a shock return to Milan on deadline day. Sportitalia reported on Thursday afternoon that Verdi had been offered to…

Napoli are without Raul Albiol, Elseid Hysaj, Amin Younes and Simone Verdi for Tuesday’s Coppa Italia quarter-final against Milan, but Allan is back. Corriere dello Sport reports Albiol and Hysaj…

Dries Mertens could miss Napoli’s Coppa Italia last-16 tie against Sassuolo on Sunday with a sprained ankle. Napoli announced on Thursday that Mertens was unable to train after he sprained…

Simone Verdi was back in Napoli training today, so should be available for the weekend trip to Cagliari. The winger has been out since October 20, and missed the Champions…

Simone Verdi is out for Napoli’s trip to face Liverpool, but otherwise Carlo Ancelotti has a full squad available. The Partenopei will qualify for the Last 16 if they avoid…

Napoli announce that both Simone Verdi and Amin Younes suffered injuries in today’s training session. The Partenopei face bottom of the table Chievo on Sunday afternoon, and it was reported…

Amin Younes could reportedly be included in the Napoli squad for the first time against Chievo this weekend. The winger signed for the Partenopei in January, but his career in…

Dries Mertens is in the Napoli squad after his injury on Tuesday night, but Simone Verdi won’t make the trip to Genoa. The Partenopei drew with Paris Saint-Germain in the…

Simone Verdi expects to return to the Napoli squad after the international break - “I’ve almost fully recovered”. The forward hasn’t played since a late substitute appearance against Udinese on…

Simone Verdi could miss Napoli’s next two games after picking up a thigh injury against Udinese on Saturday. Verdi pulled up just four minutes into Napoli’s 3-0 win at Friuli,…

Lorenzo Insigne and Simone Verdi race against time to be fit for Napoli’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).…

Napoli winger Simone Verdi discusses the “unforgettable emotion” of beating Liverpool in the Champions League. The Partenopei secured a dramatic last-gasp win over last season’s finalists thanks to Lorenzo Insigne’s…