Sporting Braga vs. Napoli - News - September 20, 2023 | FOX Sports

Alex Meret - Beaten once in Champions League win Meret recorded one save, two punches, and three clearances and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over SC Braga.

Impact Meret was pretty good but couldn't put his hands on a point-blank strike by Bruma. He has kept just one clean sheet so far, surrendering six goals and making just three saves. Napoli will face Bologna away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jesus - Racks up clearances in Braga match Jesus won seven duels and had two blocks and seven clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over SC Braga.

Impact Jesus picked up another start as the coach is being cautious with newcomer Natan and offered a serviceable performance in the back, but his side conceded again. He has notched 11 tackles, four interceptions, and 12 clearances in four games, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Plays well against Braga Olivera won two of four tackles and five duels and had three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over SC Braga.

Impact Olivera returned to the XI after a partial day off and was productive on both ends, as he's one to do. He seems to have the upper hand over his competitor Mario Rui for now. He has recorded six chances created, eight crosses (two accurate), and nine tackles in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Piotr Zielinski - Swings in six crosses against Braga Zielinski drew two fouls and generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate), and six corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against SC Braga.

Impact Zielinski did most of the damage out of corner kicks, but just one of his deliveries found a teammate. He led his squad in such a category, but his showing was nothing to write home about. He has scored and assisted once so far, adding ten shots (three on target), and 15 chances created. Napoli will face Bologna away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Creates five chances against Braga Kvaratskhelia had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), five key passes, and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 win against SC Braga.

Impact Kvaratskhelia continues to search for a slump-busting goal, as he last did damage in March but was the main engine of the offense in this one. His conditioning seems to be improving after a challenging summer. He has logged 12 shots (two on target), 11 key passes, and seven crosses (two accurate) in four games, dishing one assist. Napoli will face Bologna away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Politano - Serviceable in UCL win Politano created two scoring chances and generated two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate), and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against SC Braga.

Impact Politano wasn't as good as in the previous game but still contributed across the board offensively and faces little competition at the moment as the coach has yet to properly break in Jesper Lindstrom. He has scored twice and posted seven shots (three on target), seven chances created, and 21 crosses (eight accurate) in five appearances. Napoli will face Bologna away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Misses end product Wednesday Osimhen won nine duels, had three interceptions, and took nine shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus SC Braga.

Impact Osimhen uncorked a series of attempts but was rarely accurate and was denied by the goalie a couple of times. He rocked the crossbar in his best effort. He paced his team and set a new season high for shots. He hasn't scored in three games in a row after hitting the net thrice in the first two ones. Napoli will face Bologna away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE