Alex Meret
NAP
Beaten three times in Glimt game
Meret had three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 4-3 win versus Glimt.
Analysis: Meret continued starting over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic but didn't have a great day on goal, as his defense was too lax again and allowed several clear-cut chances, and the opponents hit the net thrice. He has kept two clean sheets, made 21 saves and given up nine goals in seven starts. Up next, Napoli will host Roma on Saturday.
Concedes once against Venezia
Meret had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Venezia.
Analysis: Meret returned on goal after resting midweek and was beaten by a deflected shot from close range by Akor Adams in a fairly quiet day at the office. He might continue to alternate with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He has kept two clean sheets, made 18 saves and surrendered six goals in six starts. Up next, Napoli will host Bodo/Glimt in UEFA Champions League play on Tuesday and then Roma next Saturday.
Keeps clean sheet in return
Meret had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Frosinone.
Analysis: Meret had little to do on his first outing since a thigh injury ruled him out of the last two games, with one save enough to secure his second league clean sheet of the season against Frosinone. His return comes at a useful time for Napoli, who travel to Villarreal on Tuesday for their second Champions League fixture after losing the opener to Arsenal, the match in which he got hurt.
On goal for Frosinone bout
Meret (thigh) is getting the call for Saturday's fixture against Frosinone.
Analysis: Meret will resume manning the sticks right away despite missing time with a thigh strain, and even though Vanja Milinkovic-Savic was serviceable in relief. He'll face one of the early revelations of the young Serie A season.
Likely to return against Frosinone
Meret (thigh) practiced with no limitations Tuesday, Napoli relayed.
Analysis: Meret has completed his recovery from a thigh injury and will resume competing with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He had started every game before getting hurt, keeping one clean sheet, making 14 saves and giving up five goals in four matches, while the two used to alternate under a different coach last season.
Nursing thigh injury
Meret suffered a low-grade left adductor longus strain versus Arsenal, Napoli relayed.
Analysis: Meret won't be available against Bologna and Fiorentina but should be back in mid-October, as the injury isn't particularly severe. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will man the sticks in relief, while Nikita Contini will be the deputy.
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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