Mathías Olivera
NAP
Subs in late against Venezia
Olivera (hip) had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in eight minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Venezia.
Analysis: Olivera made a short cameo after shaking off a hip injury, relieving Leonardo Spinazzola as he normally does. He has posted four chances created, three crosses (zero accurate) and six tackles (three won) in his last four outings (two starts). Instead, he halted a three-game streak with at least one clearance.
Option for Venezia tilt
Olivera (hip) "has recovered from his injury," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.
Analysis: Olivera will be back after sitting out two fixtures and will compete with Benoit Badiashile and Leonardo Spinazzola in a pair of positions on the left-hand side of the pitch. He has registered eight tackles (three won), three clearances and four key passes in his five displays (three starts).
Will miss some time
Olivera will sit out a couple of weeks due to an obturator muscle strain, Corriere del Mezzogiorno reported.
Analysis: Olivera is dealing with a relatively minor injury but will still skip multiple contests, considering the upcoming dense schedule. Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh) and Benoit Badiashile will handle the role unless the coach opts to change the scheme.
Injured with Uruguay
Olivera is heading back to Naples early due to a groin problem, the Uruguayan FA announced.
Analysis: Olivera has been diagnosed with a mild strain and would most likely miss some time if it were confirmed by the club as well. On the other hand, the starting left-back Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh) should be good to go for Serie A's resumption, having missed the previous game with a minor muscular injury.
Active offensively against Fiorentina
Olivera recorded four shots (one on goal), two clearances and two chances created and won two of four tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.
Analysis: Olivera saw full minutes since Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh) was missing and was one of the liveliest men on the pitch for his club, almost scoring with a close-range effort. He paced his team in attempts, notching a new season high. His competitor should easily recover in the next couple of weeks. He has registered six shots (one on target), four key passes and eight tackles (three won) in his last five displays (two starts). He has notched at least one clearance in the last three matches, totaling four.
Imperfect against Como
Olivera registered two shots (zero on goal), two tackles (zero won) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Como.
Analysis: Olivera got the nod over Leonardo Spinazzola, likely because of his defensive prowess, but he had a bad read on a long ball, and Assane Diao zoomed past him and set up the opening goal. He paced his team in shots alongside Alisson Santos on the other end. He had played just nine minutes last week, recording one interception.
Makes six tackles in loss
Olivera had one cross (zero accurate) and six tackles in Friday's 1-0 loss to Spain.
Analysis: Olivera made the second-most tackles for Uruguay, and what would be his season-high considering his Napoli campaign in 2025-26. The versatile defender also won the second-most duels (seven) during the loss. He finished the World Cup with five chances created, eight tackles and seven clearances in three starts.
Solid individual display
Olivera created three chances, won four duels, won four aerials, and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde.
Analysis: Olivera produced a solid individual display, winning defensive duels, helping Uruguay maintain possession, and providing stability on the left side of the defense. His work rate and defensive presence were positives, but the collective defensive lapses that led to Cape Verde's two goals prevented what otherwise could have been viewed as a strong outing in a disappointing 2-2 draw. He'll look to close group play strong in a battle against Group H leaders Spain on Friday.
Loaded stat line
Olivera registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. He also added five clearances and six aerials won.
Analysis: Olivera was nearly unbeatable defensively, leading the team in aerials won and co-leading the team in clearances alongside Sebastian Caceres. Olivera can play both as a center-back and left-back, and he's a lock to remain in the XI in either role when Uruguay take on Cape Verde on Sunday. If he plays at left-back, he could have more fantasy upside, though.
Set for left-back role
Olivera has been named in Uruguay's World Cup squad and is expected to start at left-back under coach Marcelo Bielsa, arriving at the tournament after a solid season with Napoli in Serie A.
Analysis: Olivera posted 42 tackles and 15 interceptions across 25 appearances including 15 starts this season, delivering a consistent defensive performance level that underlines his reliability and physicality on the left side of the backline. His ability to defend aggressively, win duels and contribute in the attacking phase with his overlapping runs and delivery from wide areas gives Uruguay a well-rounded and dynamic option at left-back. For Uruguay, Olivera provides the left-back position with a Serie A-tested defender whose defensive solidity and attacking ambition give the Celestes balance and energy on that side of the pitch throughout what promises to be a demanding group stage against strong opposition.
DNP in Bologna contest
Olivera (undisclosed) was an unused sub in Monday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.
Analysis: Olivera wasn't fielded after recuperating from a muscular ailment, as defenders Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani played the whole game. He'll try to challenge one of the three in the last two fixtures.
Returns to bench
Olivera (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Bologna.
Analysis: Olivera was training this week, and that has led to his return Monday, with the defender fit for a spot on the bench. He only missed one match due to the injury, and after seven straight starts before the injury, he hopes to return to that role to end the campaign.
Probable for Bologna meeting
Olivera (undisclosed) has been spotted in training after missing the previous game and will likely be a bench option Monday, Corriere dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Olivera escaped without more serious issues after being ruled out late last week, but Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Sam Beukema have better chances of starting in this one. He has registered three or more tackles in his last three outings (all starts), amassing 13 (five won) and posting four key passes, two interceptions and four clearances during that stretch, with no clean sheets.
Late scratch for Como fixture
Olivera won't play Saturday due to muscle fatigue, Napoli stated.
Analysis: Olivera made the trip to Como but was deemed unfit to perform because of some discomfort and will be re-evaluated ahead of May 11's home game versus Bologna. Sam Beukema is taking his place in the XI, while Giovanni Di Lorenzo is the only defender on the bench since Juan Jesus (personal) is also absent.
Solid in Cremonese contest
Olivera recorded three tackles (one won) and one interception and created two scoring chances in Friday's 4-0 win versus Cremonese.
Analysis: Olivera retained his spot even though Amir Rrahmani reclaimed one of the starting jobs, as he was picked over Sam Beukema and Juan Jesus. He had a respectable outing in the back and matched his season high in key passes. He'll have to keep up the good work to remain a regular. He has logged three or more tackles in the last three matches, piling up 13 (six won) and tallying two interceptions, four chances created and one block over that span, with no clean sheets. On the other end, he interrupted a six-game streak with one or more clearances.
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