Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret leaves Champions League match with leg injury

Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was substituted at halftime during the Champions League match against Arsenal on September 9, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. The Italian keeper appeared to sustain an injury to his left thigh during the first half of the fixture. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic replaced him in goal for the remainder of the match. Napoli medical staff have not yet confirmed the severity of the adductor issue, but the player is scheduled for further testing to determine his availability. This injury adds to a significant list of personnel concerns for manager Massimiliano Allegri, who was already without Scott McTominay, Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci, and Giovane for this match. Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa was also unavailable, while Noa Lang was excluded from the squad for disciplinary reasons.

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