Alisson Santos
NAP
Joins Napoli permanently
Santos is staying at Napoli, which exercised their option to acquire him from Sporting CP.
Analysis: Santos made a strong impact after joining during the January window, de facto replacing the injured David Neres in the rotation, scoring four goals and adding 29 shots (16 on target), 14 key passes and 41 crosses (seven accurate) in 14 appearances (nine starts). His recent injury was minor and won't affect his summer.
Hurt early in Udinese game
Santos recorded one shot on goal before leaving Sunday's match versus Udinese after just 10 minutes due to a thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Santos almost scored immediately but botched a finish and limped off after pulling up during a sprint, clutching the back of his thigh. He's set for tests to assess the severity of the problem. He progressively earned a larger role after joining in January, tallying four goals, 29 shots (16 on target), 14 chances created and 41 crosses (seven accurate) in 14 appearances (nine starts).
Scores against Bologna
Santos scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.
Analysis: Santos was a very prominent part of the offense without Kevin De Bruyne (eye), leading his team in key passes and hitting the net with a powerful daisy-cutter early in the second half. It's his fourth goal since joining in January. He registered at least one cross in the last six games, amassing 21 (six accurate). Additionally, this marked his fifth straight fixture with one or more shots, for a total of 14 (six on target). Finally, he has created multiple scoring chances in the last four bouts, accumulating 10.
Pretty good against Como
Santos registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.
Analysis: Santos was one of the few Napoli players who managed to get something going in the final third, threatening the opposing defense with his sprints and leading his club in key passes. He has had multiple ones in three straight fixtures, accumulating seven chances created. Additionally, this marked his fifth consecutive game with one or more crosses, for a total of 16 (five accurate), and his fourth one with at least one shot, for a total of 10 (four on target). On the other hand, he halted a three-game streak with one or more corners.
Strikes in Cremonese match
Santos scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 4-0 win against Cremonese.
Analysis: Santos resumed starting after four fixtures, as the coach went with him over Frank Anguissa in a more aggressive look, and rounded out the result early in the second half with a precise strike at the end of a lengthy run. It's his third goal since joining in January. He has tallied at least one cross in the last four bouts, racking up 15 deliveries (five accurate) and adding nine chances created, six corners and two interceptions over that span. Furthermore, this marked his third straight display with one or more shots, for a total of nine (three on target).
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