Dries Mertens News and Features

Marcelo Gallardo It was yet another special weekend for Dries Mertens and Siem de Jong, while Besiktas saw their unbeaten run come to an end.

Dries Mertens With Serie A hat-tricks against both Cagliari and Torino, Napoli forward Dries Mertens matched the 1974 achievement of Pietro Anastasi.

Neymar Neymar's devastating record against Celtic is among Opta's top statistics ahead of the second day of Champions League matchday five.

José Callejón Bueno Napoli secured top spot in Group B as a second-half cameo from Dries Mertens produced a 2-1 Champions League victory over Benfica.

Mauro Zárate Manolo Gabbiadini's penalty sealed a point for Napoli in a 3-3 draw with Fiorentina, for whom Federico Bernardeschi was the star.

Maurizio Sarri Although Napoli were beaten at Shakhtar Donetsk, Maurizio Sarri has stood by his decision to rest Dries Mertens, considering his fitness.

In Other News... The Belgian can do no wrong this season – this time he made an instant impact off the bench against Juventus in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg on Wednesday night.

Maurizio Sarri Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri feels his side needlessly complicated matters for themselves after being defeated by Besiktas.

Dries Mertens Napoli attacker Dries Mertens is on the verge of signing a contract renewal as he looks to retire at the Stadio San Paolo.

Roberto Martinez Roberto Martinez said his Belgium side missed Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a "physical" Greece side.