JUAN JESUS NEWS

Clears disqualification Jesus served a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Jesus will compete with Leo Ostigard and Natan to partner with Amir Rrahmani in the next two games against Barcelona and Cagliari. He has been routinely picked over his younger teammates. He has totaled eight tackles (five won), 13 clearances and one interception in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for next game Jesus won three duels, recorded one tackle (zero won) and three clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Jesus had a run-of-the-mill performance and will miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach could use Natan or Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the back or use a four-man line, inserting one more attacker.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Jesus registered two tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Lazio.

Impact Jesus helped his side keep a clean sheet in Sunday's draw, his second clean sheet of the season, both of which have come in his last four matches. He and his defense did not even allow a single shot on target from Lazio as his side played three at the back for the first time this season. Jesus contributed one tackle, one interception, three clearances and a blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Cagliari Jesus (undisclosed) had one tackle (zero won) and four clearances and committed two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Jesus managed to notch another start but wasn't particularly great and his side gave up a cheap goal. He might resume being a substitute with Mario Rui returning and Natan moving back to the middle of the defense. He has played in five of the last six matches, logging seven tackles, 16 clearances, and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Jesus (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Jesus is starting as expected after being deemed fit following an early departure in last week's match. The defender takes up a role in the center of Napoli's back four next to Amir Rrahmani.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for Cagliari game Jesus (undisclosed) is good to go and could start again on Saturday, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Jesus practiced regularly after leaving the last game a little early, unlike his competitor Leo Ostigard, who dealt with the flu for a couple of days. Whoever is in better shape will join Amir Rrahmani in the back. He has posted six tackles, one interception, and 12 clearances in his last four appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Tuesday Juan Jesus generated four tackles (one won) and one clearance in Tuesday's 2-0 win over SC Braga. He was injured and subbed out in the 73rd minute.

Impact The Brazilian center-back was subbed off midway through the second half due to an apparent injury, but Napoli have not announced whether he will be out for the team's upcoming Serie A contest against Cagliari on Saturday. He should be considered questionable for that matchup, with Leo Ostigard being an option to replace him.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Salernitana Jesus (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Jesus was part of the game-day squad list, but Leo Ostigard and Amir Rrahmani got the nod and played the full game. Natan will return from suspension in the next game, likely making him the fourth option in the back. He has logged 11 tackles, four interceptions, and 12 clearances in five starts, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Juan Jesus (thigh) is on the bench to face Salernitana on Saturday.

Impact Juan Jesus was slated to return, so his presence on the bench is not surprising, though it remains to be seen if he'll see minutes as the game progresses. Amir Rrahmani and Leo Ostigard will be the starting center-back pairing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return versus Salernitana Jesus (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus reported back to his team after about ten days at a specialized facility and trained with no limitations. He'll resume being an option after missing eight fixtures due to a thigh problem and a small relapse. He's unlikely to start right away, but he'll come in handy with Natan suspended for the next game.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing away from the team Jesus (thigh) was granted permission to go to the Villa Stuart's clinic in Rome to recuperate, president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced.

Impact Jesus was expected to return from a thigh injury after the break but suffered a relapse and requested to try something different this time. He'll miss at least a few matches, and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to return, as the club didn't disclose the full extent of the new issue. Natan, Amir Rrahmani, and Leo Ostigard will be the defensive choices while he's out.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Jesus (thigh) was limited to therapies on Tuesday after ramping up in practice last week, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus might have suffered a relapse of his injury and will soon take some tests to assess its severity. He had begun training with the group last week before going backward. Natan would keep starting consistently if he had to miss more time.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for more games Jesus is nursing a first-degree distraction of the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus will most likely skip the next four games and return after the next break. Leo Ostigard and Natan are the only center-backs currently available, but Amir Rrahmani could be back before him. The young duo fared well against Bologna.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna game Jesus won't play against Bologna Sunday due to a left thigh injury, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus got hurt in the final practice and will be assessed in the coming hours. Leo Ostigard and Natan are the only healthy Napoli center-backs since Amir Rrahmani is out too. Giovanni Di Lorenzo will serve as an emergency option in a pinch.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

DNP versus Sampdoria Jesus didn't feature in a 2-0 win over Sampdoria in the season finale.

Impact Jesus filled in well when called upon, but that wasn't the case in this one. He'll stay at the club with the same role since his contract was picked up. He appeared 18 times (12 starts), logging 19 tackles, 11 interceptions, 34 clearances, and 16 blocks and contributing to six clean sheets.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty strong against Juventus Jesus won one duel and recorded two clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Jesus once again filled in admirably for one of the two starters, but chances are he will head back to the bench for the next game, as Kim Min-Jae and Amir Rrahmani will both be available and fully healthy. He has logged four tackles (two won), six clearances, one block, and four interceptions in the past three matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Verona game Jesus won two tackles and seven duels and had one chance created and two clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Jesus relieved Amir Rrahmani in this one and got a dry run ahead of Tuesday, as he's the frontrunner to replace Kim Min-Jae, who's suspended. He held his own as usual. He has posted three tackles (all won), two clearances, and three blocks in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Roma Jesus didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Jesus returned after missing one game, but he needs an injury to one of the starters or some rotation to see the pitch. He has logged ten tackles, nine interceptions, 25 clearances, and nine blocks in seven seasonal appearances.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option versus Roma Jesus had a clean week of practice and will be available for Monday's game against Roma, Il Mattino reports.

Impact Jesus didn't have lingering effects after skipping the previous game due to a knock, but the coach will likely roll with starters Amir Rrahmani and Kim Min-Jae in a crunch game.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Salernitana match Jesus won't be available for Saturday's away game versus Salerntiana due to a knock, Napoli announced.

Impact Jesus picked up a bruise late in the week and will miss the game to take some tests. Leo Ostigard will be the top backup behind usual starters Kim Min-Jae and Amir Rrahmani.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances versus Sampdoria Jesus had five clearances and one block and won three duels in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Sampdoria.

Impact Jesus started over Amir Rrahmani, who couldn't play twice in a row following an injury, and held his own against a pretty toothless side. He's poised to return to a bench role with the teammate now healthy, but he could be in the XI in Friday's clash with Juventus if Kim isn't able to go. He has logged ten tackles, nine interceptions, 25 clearances, and nine blocks in seven matches, contributing to four clean sheets and scoring once.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Bologna Jesus won one one of three tackles, had two clearances, and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Bologna.

Impact Jesus leveled the game in the first half with an opportunistic finish solving a scrum in the box following a corner kick. He has started the first two matches after Amir Rrahmani went down with an injury. He will occasionally be relieved by Leo Ostigard, but it appears he will be the starter going forward. He has logged seven tackles, five interceptions, 12 clearances, and four blocks in three matches.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Spezia Jesus won two of two tackles and three duels and had three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Jesus was given a token start in the season finale and held his own. He has appeared 27 times this season (19 starts), recording one goal, 34 tackles, 14 interceptions, 38 clearances and 18 blocks, with six clean sheets.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Verona Jesus (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Jesus was available despite a recent thigh issue, but he did need to be called up as Kalidou Koulibaly and Amir Rrahmani had no issues. He will continue to serve as the top backup in Saturday's home game versus Udinese.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE