Monthly Archives: December 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will not contest FA charge but urges Premier League referees to nail down on time-wasting: ‘I accept it… but they must learn to protect the team trying to win’
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will not contest FA charge but…
Antonio Conte[1] will not contest the FA charge for his touchline dismissal but urged referees to get a grip on time-wasting in the Premier League[2]. Conte will pay a fine of £8,000 after being ordered from the bench by Neil Swarbrick following a verbal outburst at fourth official Lee Mason during Chelsea’s 1-0 win against […]
D’Ambrosio: “I Want To Do Well At Inter For As Long As Possible”
D’Ambrosio: “I Want To Do Well At Inter For As Long…
Inter full back Danilo D’Ambrosio previewed Sunday’s clash with Chievo Verona in an interview on the sidelines of an event at Inter’s official tailors, Brooks Brothers. “We have to think about winning with Chievo, no matter what happens between Napoli and Juventus. Chievo is a team that can challenge any opponent, we must have the […]
‘Bologna won’t sell Verdi’
‘Bologna won’t sell Verdi’
Bologna’s sporting director has asserted that the club will not sell wantaway forward Simone Verdi in January. Inter had reportedly hoped to bring in Verdi next month, while Napoli and Roma were also credited with an interest in the Milan youth product, but Riccardo Bigon made it clear the Rossoblu would try to hold on […]
When Allegri met Sarri
When Allegri met Sarri
Napoli and Juventus meet at the San Paolo tonight for the biggest game of the season so far, but the two Coaches have been locking horns for close to 15 years. Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri first encountered each other in the 2003-04 Serie C2 season. Allegri had hung up his boots the previous season […]
Napoli-Juve: Team updates and preview
Napoli-Juve: Team updates and preview
01 December at 15:15 Our own Matthew Klimberg (@KlimbergCalcio) stepped in front of the camera and dove deep into the situation surrounding tonight’s battle for Serie A supremacy between Napoli and Juventus. Find out why you can expect a high-scoring affair as the new guard of Italy hosts the old one, and who will be […]
Napoli vs Juventus preview: Maurizio Sarri’s side have golden chance to open up seven-point lead over their title rivals at top of Serie A standings
Napoli vs Juventus preview: Maurizio Sarri’s side…
Is it finally Napoli’s time? So often the nearly men of Italian football in recent seasons, they have never had a better opportunity to emerge from the enormous shadow of Juventus[1]. We’re into December now and Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli team remain unbeaten in their opening 14 Serie A[2] fixtures, winning 12 of them to establish […]
Howedes faces ‘long spell out’
Howedes faces ‘long spell out’
There are fears that Juventus defender Benedikt Howedes faces “a long spell out” after his latest thigh injury. Howedes was ruled out of Friday’s clash with Napoli due to the problem, and Tuttosport reports it is a cause for concern, with his condition to be assessed in the next few hours. The German was sidelined […]
Napoli, Maggio is the favorite over Mario Rui: the probable XI for Sarri
Napoli, Maggio is the favorite over Mario Rui: the probable…
With their big match against Juventus getting nearer to kickoff, Napoli have begun to solidify their lineups. The attacking trio will remain unchanged for Sarri, and the midfield should remain stable as well. The only doubt is in defense, where the left back role left vacant by an injured Ghoulam must be filled. The favorite […]
Juventus, Barzagli will miss match versus Napoli: the latest on Allegri’s lineup
Juventus, Barzagli will miss match versus Napoli: the latest…
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is dealing with a few injuries as he prepares to face Napoli later today. After Mario Mandzukic’s injury now the Tuscan coach will also be without Andrea Barzagli, as reported by Sky Sport’s Giovanni Guardala’ the plan is to change formation and have Blaise Matuidi start. Here’s Juventus expected lineupBuffon, De […]
Pjanic trolls Napoli ahead of Napoli-Juve clash
Pjanic trolls Napoli ahead of Napoli-Juve clash
01 December at 14:00 Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has trolled Napoli, ahead of the Old Lady’s Serie A clash against the partenopei on Friday.Massimiliano Allegri’s men are currently third in the Serie A table, four points behind table toppers Napoli and two points behind Inter Milan. A win will help them close the gap on […]