Alisson Santos
NAP
Dealing with relapse of same injury
Santos sustained a second medium-grade left biceps femoris strain, Napoli announced.
Analysis: Santos looked shifty in his return but got hurt again in one of his final attempts and is set for another spell on the sidelines. He missed 40 days in the previous instance. He might be held out for longer this time. He could be back in early December, but it'll hinge on how the rehab goes, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported. Giovane and Noa Lang will pick up the slack until David Neres (thigh) returns. Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne could also move to a more attacking role.
Will need to be assessed again
Santos had six shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner and created three scoring chances in 36 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Venezia, but "he felt something on one of his final shots and will need to be evaluated by the doctors. It looks like he got hurt again," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Analysis: Santos had an excellent cameo in his return from a thigh injury, co-leading his side in attempts and posing a constant threat, but he couldn't put one past the goalie and will undergo tests to assess the severity of his new injury. Giovane and Noa Lang have replaced him in recent tilts.
Fit for Venezia fixture
Santos (thigh) "will return against Venezia," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.
Analysis: Santos will be back after missing about a month and a half due to a thigh strain. He'll likely be eased into action before reclaiming his regular spot over Noa Lang and Giovane, while David Neres (thigh) got hurt. He has posted at least one shot, totaling nine (one on target), and one cross, amassing 14 (one accurate) in his four appearances, but with no goal contributions.
Out for a while
Santos has been diagnosed with a medium-grade left biceps femoris strain, Napoli announced.
Analysis: Santos is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks and might need more time after the first international break to be ready. Noa Lang, who's coming off a one-game team-mandated suspension, David Neres and Antonio Veragara will handle the role while he's out.
Limps off in Arsenal match
Santos recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) before exiting Wednesday's game versus Arsenal at the 59th minute due to a possible musuclar injury, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Santos was fairly active considering that his side barely attacked in this one, but he required some medical attention in the second half and was unable to continue. He'll be examined before Sunday's game versus Bologna. Antonio Vergara and David Neres would be next in line at the position if need be.
Lively in Genoa contest
Santos registered three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Genoa.
Analysis: Santos frequently glided past his direct opponent on the flank and led his side in attempts and deliveries, but his touch was lacking. Noa Lang was equally impactful off the bench, but his starting job shouldn't be at risk anytime soon. He tallied four goals, 29 shots (16 on target), 14 chances created and 41 crosses (seven on target) in 14 displays (nine starts) since moving in January of 2026.
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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