JUAN JESUS NEWS

Logs three interceptions in Lecce tilt Jesus had one off-target shot, one tackle (one won), three interceptions and three clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Jesus turned in another solid shift, helping Napoli secure a rare clean sheet. He has been playing consistently in recent weeks, but Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani are both healthy now, which is going to affect his minutes, even though he proved to be reliable when called upon. He has tallied one or more clearances in his last eight displays, racking up 30,

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Napoli beats Lecce 1-0, Camarda in tears after penalty miss; Milan held at Atalanta

Napoli moves clear at the top of Serie A with a 1-0 win over Lecce

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Fares well in Inter match Jesus had four tackles (three won), eight clearances, one block and four interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Inter Milan.

Impact Jesus got the nod over Sam Beukema, teaming up with Alessandro Buongiorno, and put together his busiest stat line yet, setting new season highs in interceptions and clearances. Amir Rrahmani (thigh) shouldn't be far from returning, increasing the competition in the back. He has tallied one or more clearances the last seven fixtures, totaling 27 and logging 10 tackles (seven won), five interceptions and four blocks over that span, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Holds the line in win Juan Jesus had one tackle (one won), six clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Sporting CP.

Impact Juan Jesus put forth an example of effort Wednesday in leading the Napoli defense with six clearances as they held-off Sporting CP for a 2-1 victory. Across his last three appearances (two starts), the defender has made four tackles (four won), 10 clearances and one block.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reliable in Sassuolo fixture Jesus had four tackles (two won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Jesus got the call over newcomer Sam Beukema and Alessandro Buongiorno, who returned from injury not to long ago, and turned in a solid shift next to Amir Rrahmani. He may not play as much as last season but he remains a valuable part of the rotation, at least in the early going. He helped keep three clean sheets in 15 appearances in 2024/2025.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't star in Cagliari match Jesus (thigh) wasn't fielded in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Jesus was back on the bench after sitting out more than a month due to a thigh strain but wasn't needed. He was a steady hand in relief and totaled 25 tackles, nine interceptions, 39 clearances and three blocks in 15 appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Jesus (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Cagliari.

Impact As expected, the defender will be an option off the bench. He's alternated between the starting lineup and the bench, though, and could see minutes down the stretch if Napoli are in need of protecting the lead.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be option against Cagliari Jesus (thigh) announced that he's back in training on his social media pages but might not feature versus Cagliari, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Jesus is in better shape after missing five matches due to a thigh strain, but the gaffer, which should select the whole roster for the last game, is highly likely to roll with the players he has leaned upon recently in the back, Mathias Olivera and Leonardo Spinazzola since Alessandro Buongiorno (thigh) is in a similar spot.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out for multiple games Jesus has been diagnosed with a muscular distraction of the semimembranosus muscle of the right thigh and might not return this season, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Jesus will be sidelined for four to six weeks and might not be able to recover before the end of the campaign. Rafa Marin will hold down the fort next to Amir Rrahmani until Alessandro Buongiorno (thigh) is good to go.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Forces off in Empoli tilt Jesus had three clearances, two blocks and one tackle (one won) in 72 minutes in Monday's 3-0 win over Empoli before leaving due to a muscular injury, coach Antonio Conte announced...

Impact Jesus filled in well for Alessandro Buongiorno (thigh) but picked up an injury in the second half and will have to be assessed. Rafa Marin would start versus Monza if neither of the two banged-up players recovered for Saturday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assist to crucial goal Jesus assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Jesus logged the assist to Leonardo Spinazzola's latest goal, which saved Napoli one point against Roma. As a defender, Jesus is not expected to regularly record assists, especially considering he has not logged one in his last nine years of Serie A action.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Jesus had two tackles (zero won) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Jesus made two tackles and also completed 112 passes. He has started five games, starting the last four and has amassed 11 tackles, 10 clearances and two interceptions.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to clean sheet against Lecce Jesus created one scoring chance and generated one clearance and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Jesus returned to the XI after one game and didn't need to do much to help his side contain the opponents. He played more than expected this year due to Kim Min-Jae's departure and Natan's struggles. He has featured in 29 matches, posting 53 tackels, 76 clearances and 27 interceptions, with three goals and one clean sheet.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Empoli Jesus (back) had five tackles (one won), three interceptions, six successful duels and two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Empoli.

Impact jesus amassed a sound amount of stats but wasn't particularly impressive and could have done more on the lone goal of the game. He has logged 12 tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 10 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back after one match Jesus (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Jesus returns as expected after missing last week's match against Frosinone through injury. The defender is a locked in starter when fit having made four tackles, three interceptions and five clearances over his last three league starts.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming back versus Empoli Jesus (back) went back into full training Thursday, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus has shaken off a back problem that sidelined him for one fixture and will most likely partner with Leo Ostigard against Empoli on Saturday due to Amir Rrahmani's suspension. He has posted 12 tackles (six won), 13 clearances and six interceptions in his last five showings, scoring once and with no clean sheets.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Frosinone Jesus (back) hasn't been called up for Sunday's tilt versus Frosinone, Napoli informed.

Impact Jesus will be sidelined by an ailment and attempt to return next week versus Empoli. Leo Ostigard or Natan will start next to Amir Rrahmani in relief.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Frosinone game Jesus didn't train Saturday due to a back injury, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus is at serious risk of being sidelined for Sunday's clash with Frosinone given the recency of the problem and the fact that he wasn't able to practice in any capacity. Leo Ostigard and Natan are the next men up in the back.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli players take a knee in public show of support after alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus

Napoli’s players have taken a knee before their Serie A game against Atalanta in a public show of support for teammate Juan Jesus

MARCH 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Juan Jesus says he is 'bitter' about Italian league not punishing Acerbi for alleged racial abuse

Napoli defender Juan Jesus says he has been left feeling “very bitter” and “crestfallen” by the Italian league’s decision not to punish Inter Milan player Francesco Acerbi for an a...

MARCH 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Acerbi won't be penalized for alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus. Napoli calls ruling 'astonishing'

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi will not face any sanctions for allegedly racially abusing Napoli's Juan Jesus in a Serie A match because there wasn’t enough proof

MARCH 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Inter's Acerbi facing investigation over alleged racist abuse of Napoli's Jesus Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi is facing an investigation over an alleged racist remark he made towards Napoli’s Juan Jesus during Su...

MARCH 19, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inter defender Acerbi sent home from Italy camp. Denies racially abusing Napoli's Juan Jesus

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi has been sent home from Italy’s training camp after an allegation he racially abused Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus in Sunday’s Serie A match

MARCH 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Levels Inter clash Jesus scored one goal to go with four blocks, two interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Jesus was pretty dependable in the back and tied the game in the final minutes with a sneaky header on a corner kick. It's his first goal of the season. He has been a regular starter in the second half of the season. He has posted 11 tackles (five won), eight interceptions and 16 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three tackles against Napoli Jesus won eight duels and one of three tackles and had one interception and three clerances in Friday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Jesus turned in a solid shift, but his team didn't manage to shut down the opponents in this one. He has logged seven tackles (three won), five interceptions and 13 clerances in the last four games, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE