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Concedes four goals versus Porto Meret had four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus FC Porto.

Impact Meret had another rough day between the posts, as his defense unraveled in the final minutes, conceding three goals in rapid succession. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five starts, surrendering 13 goals and making 13 saves in that stretch. Up next, Napoli will host Lazio on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in Juventus match Meret had two saves and two clearances and gave up two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Meret returned to goal after one game and was beaten by two wonder goals from Kerim Alajbegovic and Jeremie Boga. He hasn't blanked the opponents in four showings, giving up nine goals and making nine saves over that span. Up next, Napoli will face Porto away in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and then host Lazio on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ships three for second straight game Meret recorded one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Roma.

Impact Meret endured another tough night against Roma on Saturday, as he conceded three goals for the second straight game and made just one save in a draw. The goalkeeper had also been beaten three times in the Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt in midweek, so Napoli's defensive issues in front of him have continued. The Italian will look to bounce back when Napoli travel to Monza on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten three times in Glimt game Meret had three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 4-3 win versus Glimt.

Impact Meret continued starting over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic but didn't have a great day on goal, as his defense was too lax again and allowed several clear-cut chances, and the opponents hit the net thrice. He has kept two clean sheets, made 21 saves and given up nine goals in seven starts. Up next, Napoli will host Roma on Saturday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Venezia Meret had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Venezia.

Impact Meret returned on goal after resting midweek and was beaten by a deflected shot from close range by Akor Adams in a fairly quiet day at the office. He might continue to alternate with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He has kept two clean sheets, made 18 saves and surrendered six goals in six starts. Up next, Napoli will host Bodo/Glimt in UEFA Champions League play on Tuesday and then Roma next Saturday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in return Meret had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Frosinone.

Impact Meret had little to do on his first outing since a thigh injury ruled him out of the last two games, with one save enough to secure his second league clean sheet of the season against Frosinone. His return comes at a useful time for Napoli, who travel to Villarreal on Tuesday for their second Champions League fixture after losing the opener to Arsenal, the match in which he got hurt.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

On goal for Frosinone bout Meret (thigh) is getting the call for Saturday's fixture against Frosinone.

Impact Meret will resume manning the sticks right away despite missing time with a thigh strain, and even though Vanja Milinkovic-Savic was serviceable in relief. He'll face one of the early revelations of the young Serie A season.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return against Frosinone Meret (thigh) practiced with no limitations Tuesday, Napoli relayed.

Impact Meret has completed his recovery from a thigh injury and will resume competing with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He had started every game before getting hurt, keeping one clean sheet, making 14 saves and giving up five goals in four matches, while the two used to alternate under a different coach last season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh injury Meret suffered a low-grade left adductor longus strain versus Arsenal, Napoli relayed.

Impact Meret won't be available against Bologna and Fiorentina but should be back in mid-October, as the injury isn't particularly severe. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will man the sticks in relief, while Nikita Contini will be the deputy.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Fit-again Ødegaard orchestrates Arsenal's win over Napoli in Champions League

Arsenal’s perfect start to the season continued in the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to Martin Ødegaard’s sudden rush of goals

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Forced off with muscle problem Meret (muscle) was substituted at halftime of Napoli's Champions League opener against Arsenal due to a muscle problem, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic replacing him, according to Gian...

Impact Meret suffered a muscle problem during Wednesday's match against Arsenal and was substituted at halftime, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic coming on in his place. The Italian goalkeeper will undergo instrumental tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the injury and possible recovery times. His availability therefore remains unclear until those tests provide more information, while his absence would leave Milinkovic-Savic as the replacement option after Meret started Napoli's first three Serie A matches.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals to Inter Meret made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Meret's outstanding display between the posts was not enough for his team to avoid defeat in a well-played match. He improved on his previous output of saves for the second straight game while adding to a total of 11 shots stopped in three starts. With Napoli struggling to prevent goal attempts when facing tough opposition, Meret will likely be busy in the upcoming European matchup versus Arsenal before returning to league play for a more convenient clash with Bologna.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two goals against Como Meret had four saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Meret was beaten by two neat finishes and prevented the score from getting out of hand with a few strong interventions throughout the game. It remains to be seen whether Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will get some chances once the UEFA Champions League begins. Meret has kept one clean sheet and made six saves through six games. Up next, Como will face Inter away Saturday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Genoa Meret had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Genoa.

Impact Meret had an easy day at the office, as Genoa were never too dangerous on offense, and he was forced to intervene on just two meek shots. He has opened the season ahead of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the pecking order, which wasn't the case last year, also because of his injury woes. He kept three clean sheets, made 21 saves and allowed 15 goals in 12 starts in 2025/2026. Up next, Napoli will host Como next Sunday.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

'Allegri makes us feel good' – Napoli goalkeeper Meret enjoying time with new boss Massimiliano Allegri was appointed as Napoli head coach this summer, and Alex Meret revealed the early impact of the new boss.

AUGUST 12 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Doesn't concede versus Udinese Meret made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Meret had a relatively easy day at the office in his second consecutive start over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He has paid the price for the competition and a fairly big injury this season, starting just 12 times, during which he secured three clean sheets, made 23 saves and gave up 15 goals. It remains to be seen whether Napoli will continue with two starting-caliber goalkeepers.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in XI return Meret had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Pisa.

Impact Meret was selected again after seven straight games on the bench and delivered a solid performance, successfully handling the limited tests he faced by saving both shots on target. It marked his third clean sheet in 10 Serie A starts this season and his first in the last eight appearances. Napoli will close their season on Sunday against Udinese.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Allows one in win Meret made one save and conceded one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Meret couldn't do much when Jamil Siebert beat him with a very well-placed header in the 3rd minute and then didn't have much work the rest of the way to offset that goal. That's now 11 saves and 11 goals allowed over the last six starts for the goalkeeper, who got the nod over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic most of the times since returning from a series of injuries that kept him out of the team for almost four months.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in XI return Meret registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Meret returned to the starting XI after spending the previous two matches on the bench, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic dropping back to a reserve role. The goalkeeper was rarely tested, finishing with just one routine save while conceding via a deflected effort. Napoli face Torino on Friday, and it will ultimately come down to coach Antonio Conte's tactical decision whether Meret retains his spot.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lukaku's last-gasp goal ends Napoli's winless run and Inter 13 points clear in Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's first goal of the season with the last kick of the match has ended Napoli’s winless run

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Allows two goals versus Genoa Meret made one save and one clearance allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Meret caused a very early PK by tackling an opponent while trying to get to a teammate's errant pass and also conceded in a one-on-one situation later in the game. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic returned from a thigh injury and resided on the bench in this one, and the two goalies will compete going forward. Meret has been solid but not spectacular while manning the sticks in the last four matches, giving up nine goals and making nine saves, with no clean sheets. Up next, Napoli will host Roma next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Højlund rescues Napoli with dramatic 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A

Rasmus Højlund has scored a last-gasp penalty to help 10-man Napoli win 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Beaten once versus Napoli Meret recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Meret couldn't secure the clean sheet but preserved the result with at least a couple of majestic saves on point-blank attempts. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (thigh) shouldn't be out for much longer, but Meret won't necessarily go back to being the deputy. He has given up seven goals and made eight saves in the last three matches. Up next, Napoli will face Genoa away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens

Antonio Vergara is proving to be Napoli’s new hero as the team’s injury crisis deepens

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

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Fit-again Ødegaard orchestrates Arsenal's win over Napoli in Champions League

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

Lukaku's last-gasp goal ends Napoli's winless run and Inter 13 points clear in Serie A

Højlund rescues Napoli with dramatic 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A

Local hero Vergara shines again as Napoli beats Fiorentina but injury crisis deepens