Napoli, Meret: “Healthy rivalry with Milinkovic-Savic, united squad” | OneFootball

Alex Meret, Napoli's goalkeeper, gave an interview to Radio CRC where he talked about the start of the season, his relationship with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, and the team's ambitions for the 2025-2026 championship.

Napoli, Meret on coexisting with Milinkovic-Savic: “Healthy competition, the group is solid”

A positive start and a determined team

“We started well, with a focused and sacrificial performance,” Meret explained, referring to the away victory on the first day. “We picked up where we left off: the team's attitude was excellent and this made everything easier. The goal is to always raise the bar, with humility and hard work, trying to win every match and push as far as possible in every competition.”

Managing the goal: healthy competition with Milinkovic-Savic

The Friulian goalkeeper then talked about coexisting with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic: “There is a very good relationship, a healthy competition as there should be within a group of goalkeepers. The important thing is to work well and be ready, regardless of who will take the field. This year many new teammates have arrived, but the integration was facilitated by the fact that they arrived early: we are a united group and this helps a lot.”

Leadership and continuity

At 28, Meret is now one of the locker room's reference points: “I feel like one of the more experienced players, I know the club and the fans well. I try to be a reference for the newcomers and the younger ones, making myself available if they need anything. I am happy to have been here for many years: I have always felt at home.”

Prospects and new rules

On the season's ambitions, Meret emphasizes: “We must repeat what we did last year: spirit of sacrifice, unity, willingness to help each other. We will follow the coach's instructions because we have a great coach.” On the new 8-second rule for goalkeepers: “It is meant to avoid wasting time, especially for those in the lead. We will have to be quicker, but I don't think it will change much.”

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