Alisson Santos shines in Europe, Sporting loanee dreams of joining Neymar | OneFootball

In just over a month, Alisson Santos' career took a significant turn. The Brazilian winger left Sporting, where he was mainly used as a substitute by Rui Borges, was loaned to Napoli, and quickly gained prominence in the team managed by Antonio Conte.

Since arriving in southern Italy, the 23-year-old player has already played five games, four of them as a starter, and scored two goals, becoming an increasingly regular presence in the Neapolitan eleven. His initial impact has been accompanied by various praises from the Italian coach, who has highlighted the Brazilian's offensive capabilities.

The good form has not gone unnoticed in Spain either. The newspaper AS emphasizes that Alisson arrived in Naples as “a complete unknown”, labeled as an “underdog,” but quickly became almost indispensable for Conte.

The Spanish publication particularly highlights the winger's ability to dribble at speed, as well as stats like nearly 60% of duels won and about 80% pass accuracy, indicators that help explain the immediate impact on Italian football.

His performance has also caught the attention of the CBF. According to AS, members of the Brazilian federation recently traveled to Italy to watch players with a view to the upcoming call-ups for the national team - for which Neymar is pre-selected -, with Alisson being included in the list of athletes under observation.

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