Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Beaten once in Lazio game Milinkovic-Savic made five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned on goal after two fixtures and matched his season high in saves, but he didn't close the door on his post perfectly on Davide Frattesi's goal. He'll likely continue to occasionally relieve Alex Meret rather than rotate constantly. Milinkovic-Savic has kept one clean sheet in six starts, making 19 saves and giving up seven goals.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Porto Milinkovic-Savic (illness/thigh) was an option but didn't play in Wednesday's 4-1 loss against FC Porto.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned from a one-game absence but stayed on the bench, as Alex Meret got the nod again. He has relieved his teammate only when he was hurt or in particularly busy weeks, starring twice in the last seven matches he was available for.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Porto contest Milinkovic-Savic (undisclosed) has made Napoli's squad list to face Porto on Wednesday.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic has traveled with the rest of the team to Oporto after missing the previous game because of muscle fatigue and an illness. Alex Meret is expected to notch another start over him, though.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Juventus clash Milinkovic-Savic is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Juventus due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic wasn't expected to start after doing so midweek, but he's out altogether due to a minor muscle issue that could affect his status and minutes for the next couple of games. Nikita Continue will back up Alex Meret in this one.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in 4-1 win Milinkovic-Savic made four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned to the starting role for Napoli in goal, having been on the bench for three games in a row beforehand. With four saves in this match, it was the most saves that he has made in a game so far this season. In his three Serie A starts, he kept one clean sheet and conceded one in the other two matches.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three Milinkovic-Savic made one save and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic recorded 18 passes and a save. Milinkovic-Savic started the game ahead of Alex Meret. This was Milinkovic-Savic's first start of the UCL campaign.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in Fiorentina game Milinkovic-Savic registered three saves and two clearances and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic couldn't secure his second consecutive clean sheet but conceded only on a deflected shot and pulled off a pair of majestic saves late in the game to avoid a loss. Alex Meret (thigh) should be back after the break, and the two goalies will resume competing. Milinkovic-Savic has given up two goals and made eight saves in three appearances. Up next, Napoli will host Frosinone on October 10.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Milinkovic-Savic made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic made his first start of the season Sunday, coming in for the injured Alex Meret (thigh). It was a pretty easy day for Milinkovic-Savic as he only needed to make two saves to earn the clean sheet and the victory. He's set to start again Sunday at Fiorentina while Meret continues to rehab his injury.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Milinkovic-Savic registered three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic subbed onto the pitch at halftime, replacing the injured Alex Meret (undisclosed) during the break. He performed fairly well given the circumstances but still conceded the winner to Martin Odegaard in the 75th minute. It's too early to tell how serious Meret's injury is, but if he's forced to miss any time Milinkovic-Savic will be called on to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Allows three goals in Bologna game Milinkovic-Savic had one save and one clearance and gave up three goals in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic conceded more than twice for just the second time in the campaign, mostly because of neat finishes by the Bologna forwards. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five rounds, making 16 saves and surrendering six goals over that stretch. Up next, Napoli will face Pisa away Sunday.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 11 • Associated Press

Oustanding in Como match Milinkovic-Savic made four saves and didn't concede in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Como.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic didn't have supreme volume but pulled off several crucial saves on difficult shots in the first half. He has kept four clean sheets in the last six rounds, allowing three goals and making 16 saves. Up next, Napoli will host Bologna next Monday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet against Cremonese Milinkovic-Savic made five saves and didn't concede in Friday's 4-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was busy late in the game as Cremonese searched for a consolation goal, but he batted away every shot. He has kept three clean sheets in the last five fixtures, giving up three goals and making 12 saves and six clearances over that span. Up next, Napoli will face Como away on Saturday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK and allows two goals versus Lazio Milinkovic-Savic recorded five saves, parried away a penalty kick and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic denied Mattia Zaccagni's spot-kick in the first half but was beaten by two close-range finishes. He has started over Alex Meret in four consecutive fixtures, keeping two clean sheets, surrendering three goals and making seven saves in that span. Up next, Napoli will face Cremonese at home Friday.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Concedes once in draw Milinkovic-Savic made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was rarely tested throughout the match, making just one save from distance as Parma managed only three shots in total. Despite the limited workload, he did concede, bringing an end to a two-game clean sheet streak. That save was only the second he has been required to make across his last three appearances, with his next outing scheduled for Saturday against Lazio.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Monday Milinkovic-Savic made one save and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic kept his second straight clean sheet Monday, successfully keeping AC Milan at bay. Much of the credit goes to his defense again though, as that unit has allowed just a single shot on target over the last two matches. Milinkovic-Savic has a great chance to keep a third consecutive clean sheet Sunday at Parma, a side which has scored just 22 goals through 31 matches this season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks grass in Cagliari game Milinkovic-Savic recorded two clearances and no saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic didn't have to soil his gloves in this one, as Cagliari didn't have any attempt on goal. He and Alex Meret have been rotating consistently in the last month. This marked his first clean sheet in five appearances. He has given up six goals, made 11 saves and denied a PK during that stretch. Up next, Napoli will host Milan on April 6.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once by Torino Milinkovic-Savic had three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic returned between the sticks after Alex Meret had gotten the call last week and had a solid showing but conceded on a late finish from close range. Both goalies have offered similar performances and will continue competing in the final portion of the season. Milinkovic-Savic has made eight saves and allowed five goals in his last three starts, with no clean sheet. Up next, Napoli will host Lecce next Saturday.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 24 • 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

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