David Neres - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Comes off the bench midweek Neres (knee) drew one foul and committed one and completed seven passes in 14 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Neres continues to see limited action after a challenging summer from an injury standpoint, as he's working his way back to full fitness after knee surgery. He's set for increased opportunities if he can handle more minutes, since the starter, Alisson Santos (thigh), will be out for a while. He'll likely share time with Noa Lang and Antonio Vergara.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit again Neres (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Neres is back and fit for Napoli as they take on some UCL action, with the attacker recovering from a knee injury after fully training. He is likely to be a bench option in most games moving forward as he finds starts through rotation. He can be a productive player, although any limited time is likely to limit his contributions as well.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LIkely to be available Wednesday Neres (knee) "was able to train fully on game day," Sky Italy reported.

Impact Neres is trending in the right direction after dealing with some soreness prior to the match and should be an option. It remains to be seen whether he'll be deployed, though, as Alisson Santos and Noa Lang are in better shape. He has come off the bench twice so far, taking two off-target shots.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Arsenal fixture Neres "is in doubt for Tuesday because of knee pain," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Neres only worked on the gym Tuesday because of some discomfort in his surgically repaired knee and will undergo a fitness test on game day to see whether he could be available. He's unlikely to see a lot of minutes even if cleared, given the circumstances. He has come off the bench twice so far, backing up Matteo Politano and Alisson Santos.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Genoa contest Neres (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Neres made the bench after recovering from a knee treatment late but will need some more time to be a real option, also because Napoli are rather deep on the wings, as they can count on Alisson Santos, Matteo Politano, Antonio Vergara and Noa Lang.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Genoa match Neres (knee) will be an option Saturday, Napoli announced.

Impact Neres managed to ramp up enough to be called up in the final week before the opener despite missing the entire pre-season. He's likely to be used sparingly behind Mattia Politano and Alisson Santos at first. He tallied three goals, three assists, 66 crosses (17 accurate) and 27 key passes in 22 showings (12 starts) before an ankle injury in the previous campaign.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will continue to miss time Neres (knee) hasn't logged any minutes in the preseason, as he's recovering and working on his fitness after undergoing a regenerative treatment early in the summer, Tuttomercatowe...

Impact Neres is practicing on grass, but not yet with the rest of the group, although he's reportedly making progress. He'll be unavailable versus Genoa this week, while he has a better chance of being available for the second or third round. Matteo Politano, Alisson Santos, Antonio Vergara and Giovane are the other options on the wings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ends campaign on the shelf Neres (ankle) isn't an option for Sunday's tilt versus Udinese.

Impact Neres won't be brought back despite being cleared two weeks ago and will look to properly ramp up during the summer. He had been pretty good before getting hurt, scoring three goals, providing four assists and adding 20 shots (seven on target), 27 chances created and 66 crosses (17 accurate) in 22 showings (12 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Pisa match Neres (ankle) is unavailable for Sunday's fixture versus Pisa.

Impact Neres reportedly traveled with the team to Pisa but isn't listed on the game-day squad list. It remains to be seen whether he'll be selected for the season finale, but he'd be a long shot to get minutes regardless following a multi-month absence.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Recuperates from serious ankle problem Neres (ankle) has been working regularly with the rest of the group this week and has strong chances to be selected for Sunday's Pisa game, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Nes hasn't played since mid-January after spraining his ankle and aggravating it later on, necessitating surgery. He might not be deployed, but he's been able to heal up before the end of the campaign. Alisson Santos has absorbed his minutes for the most part. He has tallied five shots (one on target), five key passes and 18 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances (all starts), with no goal contributions.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Undergoes ankle surgery Neres had surgery in London to assess a tendon problem in his ankle, Il Mattino reported.

Impact Neres visited with a couple of specialists after reinjuring his ankle in a recent cameo and elected to go under the knife rather than try conservative therapy. He's expected to miss three months. Napoli will lean on Giovane, Antonio Vergara and Elijf Elmas while Matteo Politano (thigh) is also on the mend and might opt to bring in another attacker following Noa Lang's exit.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Experiences setback in rehab Neres (ankle) "was progressing in training, but he still has some pain, so we decided to pump the brakes a little. He's doubtful for the Juventus and Chelsea matches, but we'll see...

Impact Neres will be re-evaluated later on, as he's not dealing with structural damage, but he might sit out three further fixtures because of an ankle sprain. Elijf Elmas, Noa Lang and Antonio Vergara will fill in since Matteo Politano (thigh) got hurt as well.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Neres (ankle) won't be available Saturday out of an abundance of precaution, Mediaset reported.

Impact Neres was expected to be fit despite a lingering ankle injury, but the staff eventually decided not to rush him back, and he'll be re-evaluated ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League game versus Copenhagen. Antonio Vergara is drawing a rare start next to Elijf Elmas, while Matteo Politano and Noa Lang are on the bench.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Sassuolo Neres (ankle) will be called for Saturday, but his minutes will continue to be watched closely, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Neres has avoided a significant setback after subbing in and out midweek and has been a full-go in training afterward. He's expected to be a bench option again. Two among Elijf Elmas, Matteo Politano, Noa Lang and Antonio Vergara will get the nod behind the striker. Neres has recorded five crosses (one accurate), five key passes and 18 crosses (five accurate) in his last five showings, with no goal contributions.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Still hurting Neres (ankle) had one inaccurate cross, was booked and bowed out after 31 minutes despite coming off the bench "because he still felt some pain while running and changing direction...

Impact Neres had an uneventful return and was unable to finish the game because he hasn't completely overcome the previous injury. His status will need to be monitored ahead of Saturday's game versus Sassuolo. Noa Lang and Matteo Politano started on the offensive wings in this one, while Elijf Elmas came off the bench.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Wednesday Neres (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash against Parma.

Impact Neres is back on the bench for Wednesday's match against Parma after missing the previous two matches due to an ankle injury. The forward is a regular starter when healthy and is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting XI in upcoming matches, though the coaching staff is managing his minutes to avoid another setback. Noa Lang is starting in his place against Parma on Wednesday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Lecce fixture Neres (ankle) is feeling better and should return Wednesday versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Neres has done more in training after sitting out the Inter game and will go through a game-day fitness test, but he has strong chances of returning from a two-match absence and would be in the mix with Matteo Politano, Elijf Elmas and Noa Lang in two roles in that event. Neres has posted five shots (one on target), five key passes and 17 crosses (five accurate) in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Neres (ankle) will remain unavailable for Saturday's game versus Inter, Mediaset reported.

Impact Neres tried to give it a go in training late in the week but still felt some pain and won't be risked. Noa Lang substituted for him against Verona, but the coach could choose a more defensive-minded option in a more difficult match.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes without serious consequences Neres has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain with no ulterior damage, Napoli announced.

Impact Neres will sit out the midweek round against Verona but has a chance to recover for the crunch match against Inter later in the week, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed. Noa Lang, Miguel Gutierrez or Alessandro Buongiorno will replace him in the next game, as the coach can move a few pieces across the formation.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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