ALESSANDRO BUONGIORNO NEWS

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 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench but not likely to play Buongiorno (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Cagliari but is not expected to be available for selection.

Impact Similar to Stanislav Lobotka, Buongiorno isn't expected to see minutes since he's not completely recovered from his thigh injury. However, he'll be on the bench since Napoli have a shot at winning the title, and the manager has called up the entire squad as a result.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Cagliari tilt Buongiorno (thigh) should be called up for Friday even though he hasn't fully recovered, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Buongiorno is improving but hasn't ramped up enough in training to start and is unlikely to be deployed but is expected to be on the bench like every other player for the final match of the season with the title on the line.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss remaining matches Buongiorno has been diagnosed with a right adductor longus strain, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno suffered a more serious injury compared to the one that sidelined him recently and is highly likely to sit out the last four matches, Gianluca Di Marzio reported. He's been dominant but has featured in just 22 matches due to multiple injuries. Leonardo Spinazzola and Rafa Marin will fill in for him down the stretch, with Mathias Olviera playing in the middle of the defense in the first case.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early versus Torino Buongiorno had two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's tilt against Torino before subbing off at the 64th minute due to a thigh injury, Gazzetta dell...

Impact Buongiorno returned after skipping the last two contests and got the nod right away but had to sub off in the second half due to discomfort in the same area. He's headed for some exams to determine whether it's another flare-up of his tendinopathy or if he sustained a different thigh injury. Rafa Marin substituted for him off the bench and could do it from the start versus Lecce on Saturday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Torino game Buongiorno (thigh) is likely to be available against Torino and could get the nod considering the absences of other regulars, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Buongiorno sat out the last two games because of a nagging thigh injury but has returned to practice and could reclaim his starting job since David Neres and Juan Jesus are missing due to thigh injuries and Giacomo Raspadori (illness) is iffy. The alternatives would be Pasquale Mazzocchi and Rafa Marin.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from lingering injury Buongiorno has been diagnosed with right adductor longus tendinopathy, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno was available but didn't play Monday and is set to skip one or two more matches to get healthier, as the problem isn't severe but needs time to subside. Juan Jesus and Rafa Marin will pick up the slack.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh problem Buongiorno "wasn't risked Monday because he didn't train fully last week because of a small thigh issue," Napoli assistant Christian Stellini informed.

Impact Buongiorno was available but uncharacteristically didn't start and didn't get minutes and was replaced by Juan Jesus. He'll look to get fully healthy for the next contests versus Empoli on Monday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Inter tilt Buongiorno recorded two tackles (one won), one block and six clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Buongiorno had his best display since recuperating from a serious back injury, but it didn't suffice to completely shut down the opponents. He has notched seven tackles (three won), four interceptions, 11 clearances and one block in the last three fixtures.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first since since major injury Buongiorno registered two tackles (two won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Buongiorno returned to the XI a couple of weeks after recovering from a back fracture and looked fine for the most part, although he didn't have 90 minutes in his legs yet. Napoli conceded one of the two goals after he was subbed out. He'll be a fixture going forward, but Juan Jesus could stay in the XI until Mathias Olivera (calf) returns.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Monza Buongiorno (back) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Buongiorno was good to go after being sidelined by a serious back injury, but Juan Jesus played the whole game. He could start being reintroduced before eventually reclaiming the starting job in the next couple of games.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Roma clash Buongiorno (back) is available for Sunday's game versus Roma.

Impact Buongiorno is good to go after sitting out six weeks due to a back fracture but will be managed at first, with Juan Jesus continuing to start over him for the time being.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Has begun ramping up Buongiorno (back) "has started working with us this week, but he has to re-do the physical preparation because he lost some muscular mass. We're trying to get him back into shape....

Impact Buongiorno has missed the last five weeks due to a back fracture and has an outside shot of making the bench Saturday, although he doesn't appear fit enough to get minutes yet given the boss' remarks. Juan Jesus is set to stay in the XI a while longer.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out multiple multiple games Buongiorno is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Buongiorno will attempt to return in the second half of January after suffering two back fractures. Juan Jesus and Rafa Marin will fill in for him initially, but Napoli might add a new defender early in the window.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers back injury Buongiorno has been diagnosed with two transverse process fractures after a hard fall in training, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno cracked the protusions of two vertebrae in training and will miss at least a pair of games, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed. Juan Jesus and Rafa Marin are the next men up in the defense.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Very solid in Inter bout Buongiorno recorded three tackles (three won), two blocks, four clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Buongiorno played a major role in stopping the opposing strikers even though Napoli gave up one goal on a long-range effort. He has contributed to three clean sheets in the last five rounds, totaling 13 tackles (nine won), 15 interceptions and 12 clearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five interceptions versus Atalanta Buongiorno won three of five tackles and had five interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Buongiorno had a good showing from a personal standpoint and wasn't directly at fault in any of the three goals, but Napoli had their roughest defensive performance since the opener, when he wasn't available. He has tallied 10 tackles (six won), 12 interceptions and nine clearances in the last five matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps shut down Milan Buongiorno drew one foul and had one tackle (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Buongiorno was tested by Alvaro Morata and company, but Napoli resisted despite sitting back a lot following the two-nil goal. He has logged five tackles (three won), seven interceptions and 11 clearances in the last five matches. He has contributed to a clean sheet in all but two seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Intercepts two balls against Lecce Buongiorno drew one foul, committed one, created one scoring and had two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Buongiorno had an unusually silent performance in the back, as Lecce mostly attacked on the wings, but Napoli shut out the opponents once again. They have done it five times in the last six matches, where he has registered seven tackels (four won), four interceptions and 17 clearances, scoring once.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reliable as usual against Empoli Buongiorno had four tackles (two won), four clearances, one interception and one block in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Buongiorno had a customary shut-down performance as Napoli came away with another clean sheet. It's their fourth in the last five games, where he has scored once and registered seven tackles (four won), 17 clearances and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads one home against Cagliari Buongiorno scored one goal to go with three tackles (two won), four clearances, and three blocks in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Buongiorno did his part in the back and rounded out the result with a towering header on a corner kick for his first goal of the season. He has tallied 10 tackles, two interceptions and eight clearances in three games, contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles agaisnt Bologna Buongiorno (ankle) had one interception and one clearance and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Buongiorno didn't put up huge numbers but was highly instrumental in keeping the clean sheet. The defense surely looked much better with him at the helm than in the opener, where they had given up three goals.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for starting XI Buongiorno (ankle) is in the starting XI to face Bologna.

Impact Buorgiorno was questionable this week after practicing but has been cleared of all worries after making the starting XI. He is a regular starter and is expected to remain in that role moving forward, likely not falling out of the starting XI all that often.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable for Bologna tilt Buongiorno (ankle) "is practicing, and we're assessing it day by day. He's a key player for out, and we count on recovering him," coach Antonio Conte stated.

Impact Buongiorno is trending in the right direction after being a late scratch for the opener due to an ankle sprain, but the gaffer kept things close to the vest. He'll start, replacing either Juan Jesus or Pasquale Mazzocchi, if in good enough condition.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Buongiorno (ankle) is not in the squad to face Verona on Sunday.

Impact Buongiorno was a doubt in the buildup to the match after turning an ankle in training Thursday. The defender will have to wait at least a week to make his competitive debut for the club.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE