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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

Napoli booed after losing to Lazio, putting Inter possibly one win from the Serie A crown

Napoli has lost 2-0 at home to Lazio, allowing Inter Milan to move closer to the Serie A title

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

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

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Napoli booed after losing to Lazio, putting Inter possibly one win from the Serie A crown

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