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Option against Genoa Meret (illness/thigh) "practiced regularly since the start of the week. I'll speak with the goalkeeping coach to see whether to use him in this game or if it's better to wait for t...

Impact Meret was poised to return to the bench in the previous tilt but came down with an illness on game day. He's set to resume being the top option over Pierluigi Gollini, but the teammate might be given another start since he's not yet 100 percent.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Milan game Meret was a late scratch for Sunday's match versus Milan due to a stomach bug, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Meret was slated to return, likely on the bench, following a thigh injury, but he came down with an illness and didn't make the game-day squad list. He has about a week to recover ahead of Saturday's match versus Genoa, where he might supplant Pierluigi Gollini between the sticks.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Milan clash Meret (thigh) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Milan on Sunday.

Impact Meret has recuperated from a thigh strain that cost him four games, but he's not a lock to return to the XI since Pierluigi Gollini has been reliable and he has just a pair of practices under his belt.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for multiple games Meret suffered a grade two lesion of the semimembranosus muscle in his left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret will be out for a month or so because of the injury. Pierluigi Gollini appears to have quickly shaken off an ankle problem and will take over between the sticks for the foreseeable future, with Nikita Contini as his backup.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saves penalty, leaves injured Meret made three saves without conceding a goal before leaving injured in the second half of Friday's match with Monza.

Impact Meret saved a penalty in the 68th minute, but was forced off with an injury in the 74th, being replaced by Nikita Contini. The keeper has nine days to recover ahead of Napoli's next match at Torino.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals Meret had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored past Meret, who has conceded multiple goals twice in four of his appearances across December. He will look to prevent a third Friday against Monza, one of seven Serie A teams averaging less than one goal per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Meret allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Meret conceded a goal in the 72nd minute, but was backed with two goals as Napoli claimed all three points. The keeper has allowed 17 goals in 14 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 29.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Tuesday Meret made five saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against SC Braga.

Impact Meret had a lot of work, particularly in the second half, but he was able to hold down the fort and close the UCL group stage with a clean sheet as Napoli progressed to the knockout stages. Meret had two shutouts in six UCL appearances.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once by Juventus Meret recorded one save and one clearance and allowed one goal in Friday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Meret wasn't called into action much and couldn't do much on a point-blank header by Federico Gatti. He has surrendered eight goals and made seven saves in three games since coming back from injury, with no clean sheets. Napoli will host Braga in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Cagliari next Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals at home Meret recorded one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Meret was back in the starting XI after recovering from a leg injury, but allowed three or more goals for the fourth time in the season -- and third at home. The goalkeeper has only five clean sheets so far. He will now face another tough matchup when they visit Juventus on Friday.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees four go by in loss Meret recorded five saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-2 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Meret allowed a season high of four goals during Wednesday's loss. He was only able to hold on to one clean sheet in five UCL matches this season, totaling 16 saves while allowing nine goals in that span. The keeper will return to Serie A play on Sunday to face off against Inter, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Atalanta Meret (lower leg) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Meret was good to go but hadn't practiced much, and the coach went his deputy. He'll return on goal once close to 100 percent.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Atalanta Meret (lower leg) has been called up for Saturday's game versus Atalanta.

Impact Meret returned to full training Friday, so he's not necessarily a lock to start despite being the top option as he might not yet be 100 percent. Pierluigi Gollini would start if he didn't. He has kept two clean sheets in his last five appearances, allowing four goals and making 22 saves.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might be sidelined through the break Meret is nursing a first-degree lesion of the tibialis posterior muscle on hie left leg, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret is dealing with a worse injury than anticipated and might sit out a game or two despite the two-week pause. Pierluigi Gollini will start while he's on the mend.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Empoli game Meret suffered a calf injury while warming up and will miss Sunday's match versus Empoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact Meret will take some tests to determine whether he could recover during the break. Nikita Contini will serve as the backup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in draw Meret made five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Meret logged his second-most saved in the season so far, but conceded after halftime and they ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper still has only four clean sheets in the season. He will look to bounce back against Empoli on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Salernitana Meret registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Meret was reactive on the few shots on goal by Salernitana, which weren't very threatening throughout the match. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five games, giving up six goals and making 17 saves. Napoli will host Union Berlin in the Champions League Wednesday and then Empoli next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in stalemate Meret had four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Meret made four or more saves for the third time this season but failed to keep a clean sheet for the first time in those three instances. Up next Napoli play against relegation-threatened Salernitana.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in Berlin Meret registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Meret earned his fourth clean sheet of the season in 12 games played and has conceded 14 goals across those contests. He will look to make it two clean sheets in a row against AC Milan on Sunday.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Verona Meret had eight saves, one clearance, and one punch, and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Meret couldn't keep the clean sheet due to a thunderbolt by Darko Lazovic but was nonetheless instrumental in the win with multiple interventions, primarily on attempts from outside the box. He recorded a new season high in saves. He has had 17 saves in the past five matches, surrendering eight goals,and blanking the opponents once. Napoli will visit Union Berlin in Champions League Tuesday and then host Milan next Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three conceded Meret conceded from all three of the shots on target that he faced in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Meret failed to make a save, though he was not at fault for any of the goals. The keeper has conceded six in his last two appearances, one less than he conceded in the previous eight. He will be desperate to put in a good performance when Napoli face Verona after the international break.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky own-goal leads to loss Meret registered three saves and allowed three goals, but also 2 an own goal in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Meret was tested by Real Madrid all game and did well to hold off come pivotal chances, making three saves, but was unfortunate when a thunderous strike from Federico Valverde hit off the crossbar into Meret's back for an own goal. The goalie now has made four saves in the UCL while allowing four goals. His next match will be a much easier task but could still be difficult, as he faces a Fiorentina team that has scored 15 goals in seven matches.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in Lecc game Meret had four saves, two clearances, and two punches and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Meret had to bat away a few shots on target before Napoli pulled away in the score. He kept his second clean sheet in the last five games, where he has made ten saves and conceded four goals. Napoli will host Real Madrid in Champions League Tuesday and then Fiorentina next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet game in win Meret made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Meret made two stops, a number of saves he is yet to surpass in a single game so far this season, and conceded one goal. He has two clean sheets through seven matches and is yet to let in more than two goals in a single match.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Bologna Meret recorded two saves, one clearance, and one punch and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Meret wasn't particularly threatened in the stalemate and answered the bell when he needed to. He has blanked the opponents twice, allowed five goals, and made five saves in the last five games. Napoli will host Udinese Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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