Monthly Archives: December 2017
Line-ups: Torino-Napoli
Line-ups: Torino-Napoli
Napoli have an excellent opportunity to take the Serie A leadership after Inter’s defeat, but Lorenzo Insigne is not risked against Torino. It kicks off at 17.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. Inter suffered a shock home defeat to Udinese in the early game, meaning a victory here would allow the […]
Belotti: ‘I’ve found my fitness’
Belotti: ‘I’ve found my fitness’
Andrea Belotti assured he has rediscovered his fitness and “the goals will come as a consequence” for Torino against Napoli. It kicks off at 17.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. “The important thing was to get my fitness levels back, find match fitness and then the goals will come as a […]
Udinese hand Inter first Serie A defeat
Udinese hand Inter first Serie A defeat
A dogged Udinese side handed Inter their first defeat of the Serie A season, winning 3-1 at the Stadio Meazza on Saturday afternoon. Inter conceded only their second goal in the opening 30 minutes of play this season with Kevin Lasagna tapping in from close range. However, Mauro Icardi’s 17th goal of the campaign levelled […]
Allegri: ‘Dybala dropped in Bologna’
Allegri: ‘Dybala dropped in Bologna’
Max Allegri has a decimated squad against Bologna, but still confirmed he’s dropping Paulo Dybala again. “I’m a Coach, not a guard dog.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri make the trip without injured Gigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Juan Cuadrado, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Benedikt Howedes. […]
Napoli’s Hamsik reveals where he wants to play in the future
Napoli’s Hamsik reveals where he wants to play in…
16 December at 14:20 Napoli’s Slovakian skipper Marek Hamsik has pledged loyalty to the club by saying that the partenopei kit has become his second skin. Now 30, Hamsik has been a regular for Napoli this season, having made 16 appearances in the Serie A for Maurizio Sarri’s men, scoring once and assisting once. Napoli […]
Napoli, Sarri’s expected lineup for match versus Torino
Napoli, Sarri’s expected lineup for match versus Torino
After a string of disappointing results, Napoli are looking to get back on track in Serie A. The partenopei will travel to Piemonte to face Torino, who are coming off arguably their best win of the season against Lazio on Monday night. Manager Maurizio Sarri is expected to be able to count on Lorenzo Insigne […]
Tottenham look to land £53m-rated Fiorentina winger
Tottenham look to land £53m-rated Fiorentina winger
Tottenham are eyeing Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also looking to land the winger, according to reports. His father, Enrico Chiesa, was an Italy international and he has started the season in good form with four goals in 14 appearances. Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Napoli and Roma are all reportedly interested in […]
Hamsik: ‘No Napoli regrets’
Hamsik: ‘No Napoli regrets’
Marek Hamsik insists he “couldn’t care less” about beating Diego Maradona’s record, but has no regrets at dedicating his career to Napoli. The Partenopei visit Torino today at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. Their captain has been on the verge of matching Maradona’s all-time club record of 115 goals for several months, […]
El Kaddouri-Higuain bomb prank
El Kaddouri-Higuain bomb prank
Former Napoli man Omar El Kaddouri reveals he sparked a bomb scare with ex-teammate Gonzalo Higuain and wrecking a photographer’s car. The Morocco international is now at PAOK Salonika, but was on the Napoli books from 2012 to January 2017, also with loan spells at Torino and Empoli. “The level in Greece isn’t great. The […]