Napoli: Alex Meret returns to training, fitness update | OneFootball

Alex Meret has finally returned to training with his Napoli teammates after the metatarsal injury that kept him off the pitch for over three months.

Napoli, Alex Meret returns to group training: update on the goalkeeper’s condition

The last match played by the goalkeeper dates back to September 28, 2025, and since then Meret has undergone a long recovery process under the supervision of the Azzurri medical staff.

The gradual return: between training sessions and medical assessments

In recent days, Meret has progressively resumed group training, although his physical condition still requires work to reach full competitiveness. Napoli’s staff evaluates his progress daily, adjusting workloads and recovery times to avoid setbacks.

His return to the squad is not yet definitive: the goal is for Meret to at least be back among the called-up players, but every decision will depend on tests and medical evaluations. The most indicative date at the moment is mid-January, ahead of the match against Parma, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Napoli protected: Milinkovic-Savic leads the goal

While waiting for Meret’s return, Napoli can count on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, one of the most reliable and high-performing goalkeepers in the league. There is no lack of security between the posts, allowing the team to calmly manage the Friulian goalkeeper’s recovery phase.

Meret’s return nonetheless represents important news for Antonio Conte and the entire group: it will increase squad depth and offer greater flexibility in goal management, especially in a demanding season between Serie A and European competitions.

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