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Napoli goalkeeper Meret cleared to return from broken arm

Carlo Ancelotti has a selection headache to solve with Alex Meret ready to rival David Ospina for Napoli's number one shirt.

Published : Oct 11, 2018 23:44 IST

Alex Meret in Italy camp.
Alex Meret in Italy camp.
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Alex Meret in Italy camp.

Highly rated goalkeeper Alex Meret is a step closer to a long-awaited Napoli debut after being declared fit to resume full training.

The 21-year-old broke his arm just six days after joining from Udinese for a reported €22 million in July.

Signed as a direct replacement for Pepe Reina, Italy youth international Meret will now compete for a spot with David Ospina, who has started five Serie A matches since arriving on loan from Arsenal.

Carlo Ancelotti's side is second but sit six points adrift of leader Juventus, having conceded 10 goals in eight games.

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