Alessandro Buongiorno - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Set for knee surgery Buongiorno will go under the knife to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno tried to push through the injury during the pre-season retreat, but the discomfort wasn't subsiding. He could be sidelined for up to three months after the operation, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed. Amir Rrahmani, Sam Beukema, Rafa Marin and Luca Marianucci will be the top options at the position while he's on the mend.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Udinese match Buongiorno is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Udinese due to a knee contusion, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Buongiorno picked up a knock late in the week and won't be involved, closing a workmanlike campaign with 10 clean sheets in 40 matches, posting 45 tackles, 49 interceptions and 128 clearances. Mathias Olivera has been picked over Sam Beukema and Juan Jesus to replace him in the season finale.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output against Como Buongiorno registered one clearance, one block and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.

Impact Buongiorno helped limit the opponents with a diligent performance, although the defense was frequently bailed out by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, but didn't fill the stat sheet. He has logged at least one clearance in 19 straight appearances, amassing 70, notching 31 interceptions and 10 blocks and contributing to five clean sheets over that span. Instead, he halted an 11-game streak with one or more tackles in this one.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three tackles versus Cremonese Buongiorno recorded three tackles (one won), one key pass and four clearances and drew one foul in Friday's 4-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Buongiorno had a relatively easy day at the office, as Cremonese mustered some offense only when the game had long been decided. He has tallied multiple clearances in 13 fixtures in a row, amassing 58 and adding 25 interceptions and five blocks during that stretch, with three clean sheets. Moreover, this marked his 11th straight outing with one or more tackles, for a total of 22 (11 won). However, he snapped a nine-match streak with at least one interception.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defending in Cagliari match Buongiorno registered five clearances, one interception and two tackles (zero won) in Friday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Buongiorno logged routine numbers in a relatively easy game for the Napoli defense, contributing to his first clean sheet since mid-January. He has notched at least one clearance in 14 consecutive games, amassing 54. This marked his seventh straight display with one or more tackles, for a total of 16 (eight won). He has posted at least one interception in six straight contests, piling up 14.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa returns to Italy’s team as the Azzurri enter high-stakes World Cup playoffs

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Højlund rescues Napoli with dramatic 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A

Rasmus Højlund has scored a last-gasp penalty to help 10-man Napoli win 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Jonathan David finding his form at Juventus with home World Cup in Canada approaching

Jonathan David scored his third goal in four matches and Juventus beat defending champion Napoli 3-0 in Serie A

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Wednesday Buongiorno had one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Buongiorno kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Wednesday, his first since Nov. 30. He won four duels, made one clearance and won one tackle on the defensive end. He also provided a bit of a threat on the attack as he recorded just his second shot on target of the season and also recorded two crosses for the first time since Aug. 30. He completed the full 90 minutes for the eighth time this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's title hopes in Serie A take a hit with a 0-0 draw against Parma, Inter beats Lecce 1-0

Napoli faces frustration after a 0-0 draw against Parma at home, losing more ground in the Serie A title race

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Napoli draws 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Serie A setback as Inter Milan increases lead

Napoli is surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

Napoli has advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Cagliari

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs four clerances in Atalanta tilt Buongiorno generated one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Buongiorno was sturdy as usual, but his side allowed one goal early in the second half. He has been able to avoid injuries in the last couple of months. He has tallied multiple clearances in six straight matches, racking up 25 and posting seven tackles (five won) and four interceptions over that span, with three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive display Buongiorno generated four tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Buongiorno has started five straight matches since recovering from a thigh injury in mid-October. He delivered a strong defensive display, helping secure the team's third clean sheet of the week with a season-high four tackles attempted, one interception, and three clearances, though he also committed five fouls, his most this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in Lecce meeting Buongiorno drew one foul and generated one tackle (one won) and five clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Buongiorno played big minutes for the third game in a row after shaking off a thigh injury and was spotless in the back. He had at least one clearance, as he's done in every fixture so far, tallying 31. Instead. He failed to register an interception after notching one or more in his six previous appearances, amassing eight. He contributed to his first clean sheet of the season.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne goes off after scoring in Napoli win, Vardy celebrates 1st Cremonese goal with backflip

Kevin De Bruyne’s goal has helped Napoli secure a 3-1 win over Inter Milan but it may come at a cost

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays half an hour in Torino game Buongiorno (thigh) registered two clearances and one interception in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Buongiorno was eased into action after missing three fixtures and wasn't under pressure during his time on the pitch, as his side pulled the strings in the final portion of the game. He'll resume starting over Juan Jesus in one of the next two matches. He has registered multiple clearances in his last four displays, racking up 17 and posting six interceptions, five tackles (four won) and two blocks over that span, but failing to contribute to any clean sheet.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Torino game Buongiorno (thigh) has recovered and ramped up during the break, but he'll likely begin on the bench versus Torino before returning to the XI in the ensuing matches, Corriere dello...

Impact Buongiorno is set to return after missing the past three matches but will probably be eased into action, as he has dealt with two physical problems already, and Napoli will face Inter in a week. Juan Jesus should get one or two more chances from the get-go. Buongiorno has featured four times so far, tallying five tackles (four won), five interceptions and 16 clearances, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh strain Buongiorno picked up a grade one strain of the right adductor longus in his left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno will miss at least the next three matches against Milan, Sporting CP and Genoa and will look to recover during the next international break. The coach has generally fielded Juan Jesus in relief since he's also left-footed, but Sam Buekema and Amir Rrahmani are both healthy now.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured Buongiorno came off with an apparent injury during the second half of Monday's clash with Pisa.

Impact Buongiorno picked up an issue late in the second half Monday, and was replaced by Juan Jesus. It's a tough turn, as Buongiorno has been one of the key parts of the starting XI throughout the season. Jesus could be in for more minutes in the coming weeks if the injury proves to be a serious one.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench in win Buongiorno delivered an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in two accurate crosses and made one clearance after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Buongiorno made his first appearance of the season, taking the pitch to replace Juan Jesus in the 69th minute. Normally a contributor on the defensive side of the ball, he ended up being key for his team to win all three points as he made the assist for Frank Anguissa to score the lone goal of the match deep into stoppage time. After struggling with injuries last season, the center-back proved he's fully recovered and will hope to get more playing time after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A champion Napoli produces more drama vs. Cagliari; Gasperini picks up perfectly from Ranieri

Frank Anguissa scored five minutes into stoppage time as defending Serie A champion Napoli edged past Cagliari 1-0 in its home opener

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns in friendly Buongiorno (groin) came off the bench late in Thursday's friendly versus Olympiacos.

Impact Buongiorno managed to recover from surgery before the opener but played limited minutes during the summer and might be managed in the first couple of tilts while he works on his conditioning. Amir Rrahmani and Sam Beukema would get the bulk of the minutes in the middle of the defense if that were the case.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent offseason surgery Buongiorno "had groin surgery after the end of the previous campaign, and we'll hope he'll be ready in three weeks," coach Antonio Conte reported.

Impact Buongiorno dealt with a few muscular problems in 2024/2025 and decided to address it with an operation after the season finale. He's currently expected to be good to go for the opener but will need to be monitored throughout the summer.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Cagliari Buongiorno (thigh) was an unused sub in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Buongiorno was technically available even though he hadn't fully recovered. He was rock-solid when available but missed more time due to injury than in any of his past Torino campaigns. He logged 39 tackles, 35 interceptions, 73 clearances and 18 blocks in 22 games, helping secure 10 clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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