ALEX MERET NEWS

Doesn't concede versus Milan Meret recorded five saves and two clearances and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Meret was under pressure in the second half as Milan tried to re-open the contest but didn't budge, matching his season-high in saves. He has posted 12 saves in his last five appearances, allowing one goal and keeping three clean sheets. Napoli will host Atalanta on Sunday.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Lecce Meret (thigh) recorded one save and four clearances and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Meret batted away the lone Lecce attempt on goal and came out aggressively a few times. He immediately reclaimed the starting job after missing three matches and remains the top option when healthy. He has blanked the opponents three times, conceded one goal and made nine saves in his last five appearances. Napoli will visit Milan on Tuesday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In goal as expected Meret (thigh) is in goal for Napoli during Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Meret returns as expected after missing Napoli's last three matches through injury. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves and keeping two clean sheets in his six Serie A starts this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to return versus Lecce Meret (thigh) is poised to be available and start against Lecce on Saturday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Meret has completed his rehab from a thigh issue that cost him three matches and should reclaim the starting job right away even though Elia Caprile has been serviceable in relief. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed four goals and made nine saves in five tilts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not coming back against Empoli Meret (thigh) "is getting closer, but it makes no sense to risk since Elia Caprile is doing well," coach Antonio Conte informed.

Impact Meret will stay on the mend due to a thigh injury that has cost him the past two matches and will not be rushed back since they have a reliable deputy.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly in starting XI Meret (thigh) is in goal for Napoli during Sunday's match against Monza.

Impact Meret was expected to miss time due to a muscular injury suffered last week, but has recovered to return to the squad straightaway. The keeper has allowed just one goal while making six saves in his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with muscular injury Meret suffered a grade two distraction of the adductor longus in his left thigh, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret will skip the next two matches versus Monza and Como and will be re-assessed during the next break, as he might need four to six weeks to return depending on how well the rehab goes. Elia Caprile will man the sticks in relief.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Juventus Meret was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Juventus with an injury.

Impact Meret left the match with a potential shoulder injury in the 35th minute, being replaced by Elia Caprile. Meret's status for next week's match against Monza should be revealed in the buildup to the match.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in Cagliari game Meret registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Meret denied Roberto Piccoli and Gianluca Gaetano with excellent saves while the result was still hanging in the balance, contributing to the victory. He has kept two clean sheets in four matches, allowing four goals and making nine saves. Napoli will face Juventus away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Only beaten from the spot Meret allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Meret conceded the opening goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, but held Parma from there as Napoli came from behind to win late. The keeper has allowed four goals while making four saves through the opening three matches of the season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet victory Meret registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Meret saw his first clean sheet of the season, having conceded three goals in his opening game. Last season, he only kept five clean sheets in 31 league games, and this is an area Napoli will be looking to improve upon, as he kept 15 clean sheets in the 2022/23 title-winning season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in opener Meret made one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Verona.

Impact Meret's 2024/25 campaign got off to a rough start as he conceded three goals on four shots on target. He kept just five clean sheets last season after keeping 16 during the title-winning 2022/23 season, and the early signs are pointing towards another down season. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Bologna.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Lecce Meret recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Meret blanked the opponents for the first time in 2024 as Napoli pulled the strings even though they didn't score. He and the rest of the defense took a clear step back compared to the previous season. He closed with seven clean sheets, 97 saves and 53 goals conceded in 39 games.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two goals versus Fiorentina Meret had three saves and two clearances and conceded two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Meret was beaten by a gorgeous free kick by Cristiano Biraghi and a point-blank finish by M'Bala Nzola after a costly giveaway by a defender. He has made eight saves and allowed eight goals in the last five rounds. His last clean sheet dates back to December. Napoli will host Lecce in their season finale.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Bologna Meret recorded two saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Meret was once again let down by his defense, early in the match in this case, as Napoli conceded for the 17th match in a row. He has surrendered eight goals and made nine saves in the last five games, saving a PK. Napoli will visit Fiorentina on Friday.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late winner Monday Meret made one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Meret conceded one goal Monday, a strike by Isaac Success in the 92nd minute which turned a Napoli win into a draw. He now has conceded at least one goal in 14 consecutive matches and has not kept a clean sheet in Serie A since Nov. 4. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday versus Bologna, a side which has scored 49 goals in 35 league matches this season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice Sunday Meret allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Meret allowed two second half goals including the equalizing goal in the 88th minute of Sunday's draw. The keeper has allowed five goals while making six saves over his last three starts.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up one goal to Empoli Meret had no saves, recorded one punch and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Empoli.

Impact Meret was beaten by a point-blank header by Alberto Cerri almost right away and was basically never called into action afterward. He has given up nine goals and made 12 saves in the last five games, with no clean sheets. Napoli will host Roma next Sunday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed bag versus Frosinone Meret denied a PK, allowed two goals and made fur saves and one punch in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Meret parried away an attempt from the spot by Matias Soule but also had a major blunder in the second half, paving the way for the first goal by Walid Cheddira by mishandling the ball. He has given up 11 goals in the last five games, making 19 saves and not keeping any clean sheet. Napoli will face Empoli away Saturday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Meret conceded twice and failed to make a save in Saturday's 4-2 win over Monza.

Impact Meret could not get near either of the opposition's two shots on target. Despite the win, he is on a bad run of nine conceded in his last four and he is without a clean sheet in the league since early November. He next faces Frosinone on Sunday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals agaisnt Atalanta Meret recorded three saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Meret was a little unlucky as he was beaten by a point-blank finish and two very precise shots from distance by Gianluca Scamacca and Teun Koopmeiners. He has given up nine goals and made 19 saves in the last five matches. He hasn't blanked the opponents in nine fixtures. Napoli will face Monza away next Sunday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lets one in against Inter Meret had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Meret was unable to stop a close-range effort but Matteo Darmian but kept the score close with several strong saves in the second half. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in eight matches but has conceded just once in most of them. Napoli will host Atalanta on March 30.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals in Barcelona tilt Meret made seven saves and conceded three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Meret had a good showing from a personal standpoint, but his defense came apart in the first half, and Barcelona pounced twice with easy goals, plus Robert Lewandowski sealed the deal with a tap-in late. He has given up nine goals and made 22 saves in the last seven fixtures, with no clean sheets. Napoli will face Inter away on Sunday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once by Torino Meret had one save and conceded one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Meret had just one save, a key one on a strike by Duvan Zapata, and couldn't keep out a point-blank acrobatic finish by Antonio Sanabria. He has given up exactly one goal in the last six matches, making 15 saves. Napoli will face Barcelona away in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Inter next Sunday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Condedes once against Juventus Meret made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Juventus.

Impact Meret put up a solid display Sunday, as he held Juventus to one goal while recording three saves in the win. However, the goalie has now gone eight contests since his last clean sheet, only having four on the season. He will hope to change that in his next match when Napoli hosts Torino.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE