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Five saves in defeat Milinkovic-Savic had five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic made five saves and one clearance Sunday but was beaten by two second half headers in a 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta. After missing four successive matches (all competitions) due to a thigh injury, the veteran keeper has conceded twice in consecutive fixtures. Milinkovic-Savic's next opportunity is likely to come Saturday when Napoli travel for a matchups versus Verona.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in return Milinkovic-Savic had no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Roma.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned to the starting XI Sunday after missing three weeks with a thigh injury. It was not his best performance as he conceded two goals and failed to make a save in the draw. He'll look to bounce back Sunday in another difficult matchup at Atalanta, a side which has scored 34 goals through 25 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Genoa Milinkovic (thigh) didn't get the start and didn't play in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Genoa.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic wasn't rushed into the starting lineup after tending to a thigh issue, as the coach confirmed Alex Meret in this one. He had the upper hand earlier in the season when both were healthy, but neither has truly separated himself from the other performance-wise.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Genoa fixture Milinkovic-Savic (thigh) is set to be on the bench Saturday, Radio Marte reported.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic is trending positively after missing three matches because of a thigh injury, but he should be eased into action, considering Alex Meret's strong performance as of late. The two will compete going forward, as the other goalie had missed months with multiple injuries before his recent run.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing minor thigh injury Milinkovic-Savic is dealing with a biceps femoris pull in his left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic is poised to miss a couple of weeks and sit out at least the upcoming fixtures versus Chelsea and Fiorentina. Alex Meret recovered from injury just in time to fill in, while Nikita Continue will continue to be the backup.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Milinkovic-Savic (strain) is out for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was dealing with muscle issues heading into Sunday, and after not being deemed fully fit, the goalie has been left out. This leaves Alex Meret to start in net, only his fifth start of the season. After being a late call, Milinkovic-Savic will hope he can return quickly, facing Chelsea on Wednesday in UCL action.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully fit ahead of Juventus game Milinkovic-Savic will need to be assessed prior to Sunday's match versus Juventus due to muscular discomfort, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic wasn't 100 percent in the final practice before the match and will go through a late fitness test. Alex Meret (shoulder) is set to be back for this one and will step in if needed.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Milinkovic-Savic recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against FC Copenhagen.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic recorded one clearance and also created a chance. He has started all seven Champions League games this campaign and has accumulated 25 saves and 11 clearances, contributing to two clean sheets. Next, he has a tough trip to face Juventus over the weekend in the league before squaring off midweek against Chelsea in the final matchday of the group stage.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic played a key role in the clean sheet, finishing with four saves, three of which came from inside the box, as he secured his seventh shutout in 17 league starts and back-to-back clean sheets. He is next set to return to Champions League action against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Monday Milinkovic-Savic registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact After conceding two goals in each of his last two starts, Milinkovic-Savic bounced back Wednesday with an easy clean sheet. He only needed to make one save to keep that clean sheet, the third time this season his defense has allowed one or zero shots on target. He will look to keep this momentum going Saturday versus Sassuolo, a side which has scored 23 goals through 20 matches this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in Inter clash Milinkovic-Savic had two saves and gave up two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was beaten by a surgical strike by Federico Dimarco and a PK by Hakan Calhanoglu. He has conceded twice in back-to-back matches after two clean sheets in a row. He has made six saves during such a four-game stretch. Up next, Napoli will host Parma on Wednesday.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in draw Milinkovic-Savic registered two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic made two saves while allowing two goals in the draw against Verona. The goalkeeper came into the game having secured back-to-back clean sheets. He was beaten twice in the first half by a Verona that entered the game with 13 goals in 17 games. Next, he'll face off against Inter, a team with 40 goals in 18 games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet night in clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Coming off two key clean sheets in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against AC Milan and final against Bologna, Milinkovic-Savic recorded his third straight shutout in a quiet outing, making only two saves, both from outside the box. He has now totaled eight saves across his last three games and will aim to continue the run Sunday against Lazio.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in loss Milinkovic-Savic made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was beaten once by a long-range effort and was fortunate not to concede more, with two Udinese goals ruled out and another strike crashing against the post as the hosts dominated proceedings in attack. The goalkeeper still managed to register four saves, taking his total to seven across his last two appearances, though he has conceded three goals in that span and is now without a clean sheet in three straight matches. He is expected to be back in action on Sunday against Cremonese.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in loss Milinkovic-Savic made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Benfica.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic's away struggles in the Champions League continued as he conceded two more goals, bringing his total to ten allowed across three road matches. In contrast, he has kept back-to-back clean sheets in his other three home appearances, allowing just one goal. He has made at least three saves in every match, totaling eighteen. He will return to league action when Napoli visit Udinese on Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Juventus Milinkovic-Savic made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Juventus.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was rarely called into action but was surprised by a clever finish by Kenan Yildiz, failing to record his third straight clean sheet. He has made 10 saves and given up four goals in the last five matches. Up next, Napoli will visit Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and Udinese in Serie A play Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

Napoli has advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Cagliari

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Two saves in 1-0 win Milinkovic-Savic made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic kept his third clean sheet in the Serie A this season. He has also kept two clean sheets in the Champions League this season. He has made at least two saves in each of his last nine games.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli wins 1-0 at Roma to move level with AC Milan atop tight Serie A standings

Defending champion Napoli has won 1-0 at rival Roma to move level with AC Milan atop the tight Serie A standings

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in UCL win Milinkovic-Savic made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League win over Qarabag.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic saw his side dominating the opposition during the entire game but showed his usual safety when called into action to keep his fourth clean sheet over the last six games, With Serie A clashes against Roma and Juventus and then a UCL visit to Benfica up next, the goalkeeper will definitely be challenged but his recent production is very encouraging.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in Atalanta clash Milinkovic-Savic recorded two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic wasn't too busy as Napoli pulled the string, but couldn't catch a close-range volley by Gianluca Scamacca early in the second half. He has made multiple saves in seven consecutive matches, amassing 17 and giving up 10 goals over that span, with three clean sheets. Up next, Napoli will host Qarabag in Champions League play Tuesday and then face Roma away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice versus Bologna Milinkovic-Savic had two saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic gave up two goals, ending a streak of three straight clean sheets, and wasn't perfect on Thijs Dallinga's opener, as he didn't guard his post properly. He has surrendered three goals and made 12 saves and five clearances in the last five matches. Up next, Napoli will host Atalanta on November 22.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains clean sheet run Milinkovic-Savic had four saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic enjoyed an excellent week, keeping three consecutive clean sheets across three matches in all competitions, including his first in the Champions League, while making eight saves during that stretch. He had not managed a clean sheet before this run and will aim to maintain his strong form when Napoli visit Bologna, the joint second-best attacking side in the league with 16 goals.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Spalletti makes a successful debut at Juventus; Napoli held 0-0

Luciano Spalletti had a successful debut as Juventus coach with a 2-1 win at Cremonese

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Denies PK against Lecce Milinkovic-Savic rejected a penalty kick, made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic prevented the opponents from getting the lead by guessing right on Francesco Camarda's attempt and kept his first clean sheet of the season. He'll start consistently with Alex Meret (foot) on the shelf. He has surrendered 10 goals and made 11 saves in the last six contests. Napoli will host Como on Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

Napoli wins 1-0 at Roma to move level with AC Milan atop tight Serie A standings

Luciano Spalletti makes a successful debut at Juventus; Napoli held 0-0