Key Takeaways:
- Alex Meret fractured his right foot’s second metatarsal during today’s morning training ahead of the Inter fixture
- Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will start in goal for Napoli against Inter tomorrow
- Napoli will be without both Meret and Rasmus Hojlund, who has not recovered from a muscle injury, for the crucial Serie A match
Pre-Match Setback for Napoli
Napoli have been dealt a significant blow just a day before their anticipated Serie A encounter with Inter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The club confirmed earlier today that goalkeeper Alex Meret sustained a fracture to the second metatarsal in his right foot during a training session. An official statement from Napoli detailed that Meret underwent medical examinations at Pineta Grande Hospital, which confirmed the extent of the injury.
Boletim médico | Meret 👇
Durante o treino da manhã, Alex Meret sofreu uma lesão. O goleiro passou por exames no Hospital Pineta Grande, que revelaram uma fratura no segundo metatarso do pé direito. pic.twitter.com/b7w1QvsDPC
— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli_br) October 24, 2025
Official Statement Confirms Meret’s Absence
The club’s official communication read: “During today’s morning training session, Alex Meret suffered an injury. The Italian goalkeeper underwent examination at Pineta Grande Hospital, which revealed a fracture of the second metatarsal in his right foot.” As a result, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is set to take Meret’s place in goal for the critical showdown with Inter.
Hojlund Remains Unavailable
Rasmus Hojlund adds to Napoli’s injury woes, having been declared unfit for tomorrow’s match as well. Although there has not been a formal announcement from the club regarding his status, Sky Sport Italia reported that the Denmark international did not participate in training today and is unavailable even for a place on the bench. Hojlund has also missed Napoli’s last two outings against Torino and PSV due to a muscle problem.
Recent Form and Upcoming Challenge
Napoli come into the Inter match seeking to halt a challenging run; they have suffered back-to-back defeats in all competitions. Most notably, they endured a heavy 6-2 loss to PSV in Tuesday’s Champions League fixture. The absence of Meret and Hojlund adds further complications to manager Antonio Conte’s preparations as they aim to bounce back on home turf.
| Player | Injury | Status for Inter Match | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Meret | Fractured second metatarsal (right foot) | Out | Sustained during Friday training, confirmed via hospital examination |
| Rasmus Hojlund | Muscle injury | Out | Missed previous two matches; did not train on Friday |
