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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

Beaten once in Champions League win Meret recorded one save, two punches, and three clearances and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over SC Braga.

Impact Meret was pretty good but couldn't put his hands on a point-blank strike by Bruma. He has kept just one clean sheet so far, surrendering six goals and making just three saves. Napoli will face Bologna away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in loss Meret made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Genoa.

Impact Meret has conceded five goals and made two saves to go with one clean sheet in the first four games of the season. He was well-beaten twice today and his lack of saves is concerning given Napoli's mixed results to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Napoli Meret made no saves, had one clearance, and gave up two goals in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Meret couldn't keep out a point-blank flick by Luis Alberto and a potent shot by Daichi Kamada and didn't have to intervene otherwise. He has kept one clean sheet, allowed three goals, and made one save in three matches. Napoli will visit Genoa on September 16.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Meret made one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Meret only made one save but got away with a clean sheet. He has conceded only one goal in two games so far this season and also made a clearance. He is expected to have a much tougher game against Lazio later this week.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Frosinone Meret had one punch, one clearance, and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Frosinone.

Impact Meret was beaten by an early PK and mostly plucked grass for the rest of the evening, as Frosinone had no other shot on goal. He kept 20 clean sheets and allowed 32 goals last season. Napoli will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in season finale Meret recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sampdoria.

Impact Meret kept a clean sheet in Sunday's season finale, as he saved all four shots on target he faced. He had an impressive season as he helped Napoli become Serie A champions. He finished the season with a career high 16 clean sheets in 34 starts, and made 69 saves while conceding just 24 goals.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once by Inter Meret had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Inter.

Impact Meret mostly plucked grass, but Inter surprised him and his defenders with a quick action that led to Romelu Lukaku's goal late in the game. He has surrendered three goals, made seven saves, and kept one clean sheet in his last four appearances. Pierluigi Gollini started the last two matches. Napoli will visit Bologna Sunday.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets one in against Udinese Meret made two saves, one clearance, and one punch, and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Meret was beaten early by a screamer by Sandi Lovric and wasn't called into action after that. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five fixtures, giving up three games, making 12 saves, and saving one PK. Napoli will host Fiorentina Sunday.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Meret made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Meret failed to keep out Boulaye Dia's curling effort in the 84th minute. He also made one clearance in the match. He has been crucial in Napoli's title charge and has made 63 saves and also kept 15 clean sheets. He can win his first league title as early as Thursday.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Juventus Meret had four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Meret answered the bell when he needed to and wasn't threatened too severely in this one. He has kept two clean sheets in the past five games, conceding three goals and making 12 saves. Napoli will face Salernitana at home Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denies PK and concedes once in Milan game Meret had three saves, parried away a penalty kick, and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Meret did his part by batting away a PK by Olivier Giroud and another clear-cut chance in the early going, but the opponent eventually managed to beat him with a tap-in, paving the way for Milan. He has kept two clean sheets, surrendered seven goals, and made 14 saves in the past five matches. Napoli will visit Juventus Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Verona Meret registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Meret didn't have to do much and was spared by Cyril Ngonge on a late counter, as the opponent misfired badly in a one-on-one situation. He has blanked the opponents three times in the last six contests, allowing six goals and making 12 saves. Napoli will face Milan at home in Champions League Tuesday and Juventus away next Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one gaol in Milan clash Meret had one save, two clearances, and one punch and gave one goal in Wednesday's 0-1 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Meret was unable to keep a low-driven effort by Ismael Bennacer out of the net despite getting to it with his right foot. He wasn't called into action beyond that. He has secured two clean sheets in the past four matches, surrendering six goals and making ten saves. Napoli will host Verona Saturday.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Lecce Meret made two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Lecce.

Impact Meret couldn't catch a close-range finish by Federico Di Francesco but had otherwise a fine display. He has kept two clean sheets, surrendered five goals, and made nine saves in the past four matches. Napoli will visit Milan in Champions League Wednesday and then host Verona Saturday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pounded by Milan Meret registered four saves and gave up four goals in Sunday's 0-4 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Meret was severely let down by his defense and stung by multiple quality finishes by the opponents, and he kept things from further unraveling with a few difficult saves. He had at most given up two goals in a game prior to this romp. He has kept three clean sheets in the last five matches, making nine saves. Napoli will visit Lecce Friday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Torino Meret made two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Meret was barely called into action as Napoli completely pulled the strings in this one. He has surrendered just one goal in away fixtures in 2023. He has kept four clean sheets in his last five appearances, conceding one goal and making six saves. Napoli will face Milan at home on April 2.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Wednesday Meret had one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Meret didn't have a lot of work Wednesday and recorded another clean sheet, his fourth in eight Champions League appearances. Barring an injury, he should remain the starting goalkeeper for the club going forward.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Meret (wrist) will feature in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, per UEFA.com.

Impact Prior to getting hurt, Meret secured five clean sheets in his last six contests while making nine saves and allowing just one goal. The run of form includes the first leg against Eintracht in which he shut out the German side with just one save. With his wrist problem behind him, Meret should continue to be the preferred choice of keeper for Napoli.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid, Napoli look to advance in Champions League

Two quarterfinal spots are at stake Wednesday in the Champions League

MARCH 14, 2023 • Associated Press

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