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Blanks Salernitana Meret had two saves while keeping a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Meret put his hands on the lone real chance the opponents had in this one, a close-range effort by Krzysztof Piatek after a defensive mishap. He has kept two clean sheets in 2023, giving up two goals and making six saves in four matches. Napoli will face Roma at home next Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Juventus Meret made two saves, had one clearance, and allowed one goal in Friday's 5-1 win versus Juventus.

Impact Meret couldn't catch a sharp finish by Angel Di Maria, but he parried away a deflection by Amir Rrahmani that would have tied the game in the first half, so he played a role despite the romp. He has kept one clean sheet, surrendered two goals, and made four saves in the last three matches. Napoli will face Salernitana away next Saturday.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Sampdoria Meret recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Sampdoria.

Impact Meret didn't have to intervene much as Napoli pulled the strings after an early red card against Tomas Rincon. He has now blanked the opponents in nine of 23 matches, surrendering 19 goals and making 50 saves. Napoli will face Juventus at home Friday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Meret allowed a goal without making a save during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Meret allowed the lone goal of the match in the 56th minute as Napoli dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in 16 league starts while his save total remained at 32.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice versus Udinese Meret had three saves, two clearances, three accurate keeper-sweepers and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Meret paid the price for his side pulling the plug too early after going up three-nil in the score, and he could do little on the two opposing goals, which came on brilliant strikes. He has fared well as the full-time starter, surrendering 18 goals, making 48 saves, and keeping eight clean sheets in 21 matches. Napoli will face Inter away on January 4.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Empoli Meret had one save while blanking Empoli in Tuesday's 2-0 win.

Impact Meret had his lone save late in the game as he rejected a potent shot by Nedim Bajrami with his feet. He has allowed just three goals in the last six games, keeping four clean sheets and making 15 saves. Napoli will host Udinese Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Atalanta Meret had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Meret was beaten by a perfect PK by Ademola Lookman and parried away multiple dangerous efforts by the opponents in the second half, preserving the tie. He has kept three cleans sheets in the last five matches, surrendering three goals and making 14 saves. Napoli will host Empoli Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool halts Napoli to provide Champions League warning

Not for the first time the Champions League is proving a haven for Liverpool

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Busy in loss Meret made four saves in Tuesday's 2-0 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Meret was tested during the loss Tuesday, and for the most part he stood up to that test. The main issue for Meret was rebound control, as the keeper spilled rebounds from headers for each of Liverpool's two goals. Meret has kept five clean sheets in 12 domestic matches and has the chance to add to that in the final three matches before the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Sassuolo Meret had six saves, one clearance, and one punch while keeping a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Meret had to intervene a few times on fairly threatening shot by the Sassuolo attackers despite the large result. He hasn't conceded in three matches, where he has made seven saves. Napoli will face Liverpool away in Champions League Tuesday and then Atalanta next Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records another clean sheet Meret had one save in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Rangers FC.

Impact Meret has been on an unbelievable form of late, recording his second clean sheet in a row. He has only allowed 13 goals all season and has not conceded more than two goals in a match. The 25-year-old is one of European's best goalkeepers so far with an average of 2.1 saves and just under one goal allowed a contest. His skills will be tested with a visit from Sassuolo on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Roma Meret had no saves, one clearance, and one accurate keeper-sweeper while blanking Roma in Sunday's 1-0 win.

Impact Meret kept his first clean sheet in seven matches, mostly because Roma had a very defensive posture. He was never really called into action. He has made three saves and allowed six goals in the last five matches. Napoli will host Rangers in Champions League Wednesday and Sassuolo Saturday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes gaffe against Bologna Meret had one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Bologna.

Impact Meret surrendered two goals for the second straight game, but he was imperfect this time, as he couldn't parry away a pretty standard strike from distance by Musa Barrow. Instead, he could do little on the other goal. He has made nine saves, allowed eight goals, and kept no clean sheets in the last six matches. Napoli will visit Roma Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores again to put Napoli back on top of Serie A

Victor Osimhen has continued his comeback from injury with his second goal in as many matches to help free-scoring Napoli beat Bologna 3-2 and move back to the top of Serie A

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Gives up two goals in Ajax game Meret had one save, two clearances, and two punches and conceded twice in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Ajax.

Impact Meret was pretty busy and was beaten by a point-blank header by Davy Klaassen and PK by Steven Bergwijn. He hasn't blanked the opponents in five matches, where he has allowed six goals and made eight saves. Napoli will host Bologna Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Cremonese Meret had one clearance and no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Meret couldn't catch a point-blank finish by Cyril Dessers and had a quiet evening besides that. He has allowed one goal in four straight matches, making seven saves. Napoli will host Ajax in Champions League Wednesday and then Bologna Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Napoli Meret has extended his contract with Napoli through the 2023/24 campaign with the option to add another year, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Meret has had a somewhat stop-start career in Napoli since transferring from Udinese in 2018, but he and the club are finally clicking at the moment as he's kept four clean sheets in 11 appearances this season while Napoli have caught fire in both Serie A and the Champions League. The 25-year-old has now signed on through the 2023/24 campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in Ajax game Meret had one save, one clearance, and one punch and conceded once in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Ajax.

Impact Meret was beaten early by a shot deflected home by Mohammed Kudus right in front of him, and he was barely called into action besides that. He has kept two clean sheets and surrendered three goals in the last five fixtures. Napoli will face Cremonese away Sunday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Torino Meret had two saves, one clearance, and one punch and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Torino.

Impact Meret had his gloves bent by a cross-shot by Antonio Sanabria in the first half, but he answered the bell while Torino were trying to mount a comeback in the second one. He has surrendered seven goals, made 28 saves, and kept four clean sheets in eight matches. Napoli will visit Ajax in Champions League Tuesday and then Cremonese next Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in Milan clash Meret had four saves, one clearance, and one punch and gave up one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Meret had a few key saves throughout the contest but could do little on a point-blank shot by Olivier Giroud in the second half. He has given up five goals, made 28 saves, and kept four clean sheets in nine matches. Napoli will host Torino after the break.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Meret made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's win over Rangers.

Impact Meret has registered back-to-back clean sheets in all competitions, and he has looked impressive throughout the entire campaign. Starting every Serie A and Champions League game so far, Meret has four clean sheets in eight contests while also allowing one or fewer goals in seven straight appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Monza Meret had one save while blanking Monza in Sunday's 4-0 win.

Impact Meret contributed to the clean sheet with a pair of solid saves in the first half. Napoli haven't signed another starting-caliber goalie yet, so his chances of being the top option for the season are increasing. He has made three saves and allowed one goal in two appearances. Napoli will visit Fiorentina Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice versus Verona Meret had one punch, one save and one clearance and allowed two goals in Monday's 5-2 win over Verona.

Impact Meret couldn't do much on the two opposing goals coming from point-blank range. He's far from certain to still be Napoli's starter past deadline day, as they are searching for a new goalie, but he's likely to man the sticks against versus Monza Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Di María shines as Juventus tops Sassuolo; Napoli wins 5-2

Ángel Di María enjoyed a fantastic debut for Juventus with a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Sassuolo in their Serie A opener

AUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet against Spezia Meret had three saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper while blanking Spezia in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Meret had a pretty good showing in the season finale although the opponents were not particularly threatening. He lost the competition with David Ospina early, although he featured regularly in Europa League. He has allowed 19 goals, made 35 saves and kept three clean sheets in 14 starts.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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