Alex Meret
NAP
Forced off with muscle problem
Meret (muscle) was substituted at halftime of Napoli's Champions League opener against Arsenal due to a muscle problem, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic replacing him, according to Gianluca Di Marizio.
Analysis: Meret suffered a muscle problem during Wednesday's match against Arsenal and was substituted at halftime, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic coming on in his place. The Italian goalkeeper will undergo instrumental tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the injury and possible recovery times. His availability therefore remains unclear until those tests provide more information, while his absence would leave Milinkovic-Savic as the replacement option after Meret started Napoli's first three Serie A matches.
Allows three goals to Inter
Meret made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Milan.
Analysis: Meret's outstanding display between the posts was not enough for his team to avoid defeat in a well-played match. He improved on his previous output of saves for the second straight game while adding to a total of 11 shots stopped in three starts. With Napoli struggling to prevent goal attempts when facing tough opposition, Meret will likely be busy in the upcoming European matchup versus Arsenal before returning to league play for a more convenient clash with Bologna.
Gives up two goals against Como
Meret had four saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Como.
Analysis: Meret was beaten by two neat finishes and prevented the score from getting out of hand with a few strong interventions throughout the game. It remains to be seen whether Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will get some chances once the UEFA Champions League begins. Meret has kept one clean sheet and made six saves through six games. Up next, Como will face Inter away Saturday.
Keeps clean sheet against Genoa
Meret had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Genoa.
Analysis: Meret had an easy day at the office, as Genoa were never too dangerous on offense, and he was forced to intervene on just two meek shots. He has opened the season ahead of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the pecking order, which wasn't the case last year, also because of his injury woes. He kept three clean sheets, made 21 saves and allowed 15 goals in 12 starts in 2025/2026. Up next, Napoli will host Como next Sunday.
Doesn't concede versus Udinese
Meret made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win against Udinese.
Analysis: Meret had a relatively easy day at the office in his second consecutive start over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He has paid the price for the competition and a fairly big injury this season, starting just 12 times, during which he secured three clean sheets, made 23 saves and gave up 15 goals. It remains to be seen whether Napoli will continue with two starting-caliber goalkeepers.
Clean sheet in XI return
Meret had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Pisa.
Analysis: Meret was selected again after seven straight games on the bench and delivered a solid performance, successfully handling the limited tests he faced by saving both shots on target. It marked his third clean sheet in 10 Serie A starts this season and his first in the last eight appearances. Napoli will close their season on Sunday against Udinese.
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