ALEX MERET NEWS

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

AC Milan on track to win Serie A after goalkeeping blunder

AC Milan was the beneficiary of a massive mistake by Fiorentina’s goalkeeper in a 1-0 win that kept the Rossoneri on track for their first Italian league title in more than a decad...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AC Milan reclaims Serie A lead from city rival Inter

Sandro Tonali scored in stoppage time as AC Milan came back from a goal down for a 2-1 win at Lazio that restored the Rossoneri’s position atop the Italian league table

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor against Empoli Meret had five saves, two clearances and one punch and allowed three goals in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Empoli.

Impact Meret put together a pretty good line, but he waited too much to pass the ball and was stripped on the equalizer, and he was not great on the other two goals either. He filled in for David Ospina, who was available but not 100 percent after dealing with an illness. It is unlikely he will get another shot given this showing. Napoli will host Sassuolo Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Roma Meret had five saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper, drew two fouls and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Meret filled in for David Ospina and had a decent game, although none of his saves were particularly difficult. He could do little on Stephan El Shaarawy's late equalizer. Unless the starter's illness lingers, he will be back on the bench in Sunday's away game versus Empoli.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Fiorentina Meret (back) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Meret is fit after missing a month with his second back fracture of the season. He will resume backing up David Ospina, who has been the clear starter in Serie A long before his injury. He has started just four times in domestic play, while he featured regularly in Europa League. He has allowed 15 goals, made 22 saves and kept three clean sheets in 11 seasonal appearances.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers back injury Meret has been diagnosed with a fracture of the transverse process of the second lumbar vertebrae after getting hurt in practice, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret suffered the same injury in a different area earlier in the season and, while he was expected to recover in six weeks, he returned in three. He will sit out the next two matches and look to heal during the break. In any case, David Ospina has been the clear starter in Serie A in the last few months, while Meret was playing in Europa League, where Napoli have been eliminated.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona held 1-1 by Napoli, Rangers win in Dortmund in EL

After dropping out of the Champions League, Barcelona now faces a difficult task just to qualify for the round of 16 in the Europa League

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes zero saves in win Meret made zero saves during Sunday's 4-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Meret had a pretty quiet outing and wasn't really tested, but conceded in the first half and couldn't keep the clean sheet. The goalkeeper started twice in a row and nine times in the season, and will now look to get the nod again when they visit Venezia on Feb 6.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five saves in clean sheet Meret kept a clean sheet while adding five saves during Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Meret helped Napoli claim all three points by shutting out Bologna on Monday. The clean sheet was the second in three league starts for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to 11.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off Coronavirus Meret has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret will return to practice Thursday and will resume backing up David Ospina in Monday's road game versus Bologna. He has started only in Europe in the last few months.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Meret has contracted Coronavirus and has begun isolating, Napoli announced.

Impact Meret has backed up David Ospina in the last couple of months. Davide Marfella will become the top reserve behind the starter.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS