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Suffers new injury Meret sustained a left shoulder sprain in training, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret is back on the mend shortly after recovering from a foot fracture. He's set for more tests to determine the severity of the issue and the timetable for his return. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has run away with the starting job at this point.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lazio Meret (foot) has recovered and will resume being an option Sunday against Lazio, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Meret hasn't played late October because of a foot fracture. He'll challenge and rotate with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who had gained a slight upper hand before the teammate got injured. Meret started four times before going down, keeping two clean sheets, making eight saves and giving up four goals.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back soon Meret (foot) recently shed his walking boot and will return in late December/early January, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Meret fractured his right foot in late October and is expected to need two months to make a full recovery if everything goes to plan. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will start consistently while he's out, while Nikita Contini will serve as the no.2.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Suffers foot injury Meret sustained a second metatarsal fracture in his right foot as a result of a clash in training, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret would have likely returned between the sticks in one of the next two matches, but he got hurt while practicing, and he'll be sidelined for at least a month. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will be backed up by youngster Mathias Ferrante since third-stringer Nikita Contini (hand) is also on the mend.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

One save in loss Meret recorded one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Meret faced three shots during Sunday's loss and conceded on two of them. It was a cagey match, where an exceptional goalkeeping performance was required to be the difference maker. In the end he was unable to make the most of the shots he faced. Meret will hope to bounce back in the Champions League before the international break.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent for win Meret had four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory against Pisa.

Impact Meret stopped four of the six shots he faced Monday, doing well to earn a win on what proved to be a tough night. He was excellent at shutting down chances, and despite a late goal, he did enough to come away with three points. Meret will need to be at his consistent best with matches coming up across three competitions.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Meret (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Manchester City.

Impact Meret returned to full training earlier this week, but the coaching staff has decided to keep Vanja Milinkovic-Savic between the posts for this one. Meret should eventually return to his regular starting role in the near future.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Meret (thigh) practiced regularly with the rest of the group Tuesday, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret is fully on track to be available for Thursday's game versus Manchester City after missing the previous match due to an ailment. Then, it'll be up to the coach to decide whether to start him or trust Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, as the two are expected to split duties throughout the season. He has kept two clean sheets and made three saves in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Fiorentina meeting Meret is unavailable for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina due to muscle fatigue, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Meret picked up an ailment in training and will be a heavy doubt for Thursday's clash with Manchester United. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is making his debut with Napoli and will be backed up by youngster Mathias Ferrante since third-stringer Nikita Contini (hand) is hurt as well.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps another clean sheet Meret made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Meret wasn't much threatened here as his team dominated the entire game but, anyway, starting a season with back-to-back clean sheets is always a great sign for a goalkeeper, especially one coming off the best campaign of his career last year.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Doesn't concede against Sassuolo Meret registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Meret didn't have a challenging game and responded to the limited number of shots taken by the Sassuolo forward. He's facing more serious competition after the arrival of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, so he'll have to avoid blunders to keep hold of the job. Napoli will host Cagliari on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pens extension with Napoli Meret has agreed to a new contract until 2027, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret put pen to paper late, as he has often done, but he'll continue at Napoli, where he first arrived in 2018. He'll likely have a better deputy next season, as Alex Scuffet wasn't retained after his loan spell. He kept 16 clean sheets and allowed 25 goals in 34 matches in 2025/2026.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet to seal the title Meret made one save and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Meret kept his 16th clean sheet of the season, with six coming in the last seven matches, which have been essential for Napoli securing the title. His one save in this game was his fifth in the last two games, where he hasn't conceded.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Keeps clean sheet Meret had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Meret kept the clean sheet for his 15th of the season. He needs just one more to match his career high with one more regular season game left. He's been a brick wall with only two goals conceded in the last six Serie A fixtures, picking up five clean sheets in the process. The keeper face off with Cagliari for the final match of the season Friday in hopes to clinch the league title.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Conceded twice versus Genoa Meret registered one save and allowed two goals, including an own one, in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Meret had a subpar and unlucky showing, as he was saddled with an own goal because the ball ricocheted off the woodwork and his hands on the first Genoa goal, where he had an imperfect save on a header. His streak of consecutive clean sheets ended at four. He has made three saves and four clearances in the last five matches. Napoli will face Parma away Sunday.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Clean sheet in crucial away win Meret made one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Meret collected his 14th clean sheet of the season as he was only required to make one save as his side picked up an important win in their chase of the Serie A title. This made it four clean sheets in a row and his third in away games in a row.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Untroubled in victory Meret had no saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Meret was not forced to make a save and made one clearance Sunday as Napoli eased past Torino in a 2-0 victory. Over his last five starting appearances Napoli's first-choice keeper has made seven saves and six clearances while conceding just one goal and recording four clean sheets. Meet will look to continue his strong run of form Saturday when Napoli travel to tussle with relegation-threatened Lecce.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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