Monthly Archives: December 2017
Monchi: ‘Not hasty with Schick’
Monchi: ‘Not hasty with Schick’
Roma director Monchi urged fans not to be “hasty” with Patrik Schick and is glad Diego Perotti wasn’t hurt in today’s car crash. It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. Patrik Schick had been expected to get his first start in a Giallorossi jersey, as Perotti […]
Juventus, the latest on the formation: Higuain to start
Juventus, the latest on the formation: Higuain to start
As we wait for the big match between Napoli and Juventus, Sky Sport has reported that Max Allegri has decided on his starting 11. Buffon as goalkeeper, with a back 4 of De Scigilo, Benatia, Chiellini and Asamoah. He beat out Alex Sandro for the starting job. The midfield will have Khedira, Pjanic and Matuidi, […]
Mandzukic & Howedes Could Miss Juventus-Inter
Mandzukic & Howedes Could Miss Juventus-Inter
Mario Mandzukic and Benedikt Howedes are set to miss Juventus’ crucial clash with Napoli tonight through injury Tuttosport detail. Both players are suffering from muscle injuries and the Bianconeri coaching staff have different levels of optimism regarding each player and when they may be able to return to action. It is hoped that Mandzukic will […]
Higuain prompts Napoli-Juve revamp
Higuain prompts Napoli-Juve revamp
It’s increasingly likely that Gonzalo Higuain will be fit to start tonight’s showdown with Napoli, as Juventus adopt a new 4-3-2-1 system. It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action from this game and Roma-SPAL on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri have numerous injury problems going in, as […]
Spal’s late game struggles
Spal’s late game struggles
Roma may have to be patient to break down Spal, but Leonardo Semplici’s side have conceded almost half of their goals in the final half hour of matches. The Giallorossi face the newly-promoted side looking to go level on points with Juventus, at least temporarily, with the Bianconeri facing Napoli this evening. Given that one […]
Juan Jesus worried about SPAL
Juan Jesus worried about SPAL
Juan Jesus warns Roma “cannot get this wrong” as they host SPAL this evening. “They are a dangerous opponent with nothing to lose.” It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We cannot get this wrong, as we must win as many games as possible and three points today would […]
Napoli, Mario Rui now favourite to play left-back: the latest on Sarri’s lineup
Napoli, Mario Rui now favourite to play left-back: the latest…
Just a few hours to go and then the show will begin. Napoli and Juventus will battle in the big match of this Serie A’s matchday. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has already decided most of his lineup, the only doubt being for the left-back spot. In the last few minutes Sarri seems more convinced to […]
Liveblog: Roma-SPAL & Napoli-Juventus
Liveblog: Roma-SPAL & Napoli-Juventus
Join us for all the build-up and action to today’s two big Serie A games, Roma-SPAL and leaders Napoli hosting reigning champions Juventus. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.30 GMT with Roma aiming to get back on track against […]
Line-ups: Roma-SPAL
Line-ups: Roma-SPAL
Roma give Cengiz Under and Maxime Gonalons rare starts, partnering Edin Dzeko and Stephan El Shaarawy against SPAL. It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from this game and Napoli-Juventus on the LIVEBLOG. Eusebio Di Francesco has to revitalise his squad after their surprise 1-1 draw with Genoa in Serie A […]
Coppa last-16 dates confirmed
Coppa last-16 dates confirmed
The dates and times for the Coppa Italia last-16 ties have been confirmed to start on December 12. Coppa Italia last-16 schedule (kick-off times in GMT): Tuesday December 12: Inter-Pordenone (20:00) Wednesday December 13: Fiorentina-Sampdoria (16:30) Wednesday December 13: Milan-Verona (20:00) Thursday December 14: Lazio-Cittadella (20:00) Friday December 19: Napoli-Udinese (20:00) Wednesday December 20: Atalanta-Sassuolo […]