Monthly Archives: January 2018
Mertens: ‘Rest did me good’
Mertens: ‘Rest did me good’
Dries Mertens assures “the rest did me good” ahead of Napoli’s very difficult trip to Atalanta this morning. It kicks off in Bergamo at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We worked well and intend to get the result. Fortunately, the break allowed us to all work together and prepare for today,” […]
Ilicic: ‘Every game starts even’
Ilicic: ‘Every game starts even’
Josip Ilicic warns Serie A leaders Napoli that “every game starts at 0-0” as they go head-to-head in Bergamo today. It kicks off in Bergamo at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “It’s a fundamental game for us, as we want to confirm our progress after the victory over Roma,” the midfielder […]
Agent hints Verdi to Napoli in June
Agent hints Verdi to Napoli in June
Simone Verdi refused a January transfer to Napoli in order to remain at Bologna, but his agent hints he’s got a deal in place for June. The winger was seen as the number one choice to reinforce mid-season, having already worked with Coach Maurizio Sarri at Empoli, so his snub was a big surprise. “It’s […]
Atalanta – Napoli: Live updates and confirmed lineups
Atalanta – Napoli: Live updates and confirmed lineups
21 January at 11:30 • Atalanta have scored in their last eight Serie A meetings against Napoli, their longest streak against the Partenopei in this competition. • Atalanta have lost only one of their last six home Serie A games against Napoli (W3 D2) – in these games Atalanta have always scored. • Atalanta lost […]
Atalanta v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Atalanta v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
As they get the Serie A[1] action back underway after the winter break, Napoli[2] look to extend their lead at the top of the table with victory at Atalanta[3]. However, the Partenopei have struggled in recent meetings with Europa League-chasing Atalanta, having lost three of their last four in all competitions. Coach Maurizio Sarri has […]
Jorginho close to Napoli renewal
Jorginho close to Napoli renewal
It is reported that midfielder Jorginho is close to signing a new contract to remain at Napoli until 2022. The Italy international joined the Partenopei from Verona in 2014 and has since established himself as a key player at the San Paolo. According to Il Mattino, the 26-year-old is set to be rewarded for his […]
Milan Legend Costacurta: “Well Done Inter, Rafinha Can Provide What Joao Mario Didn’t”
Milan Legend Costacurta: “Well Done Inter, Rafinha Can…
Former AC Milan player, Alessandro Costacurta, was a guest in the Sky Sport studios, and applauds Inter’s market movements after the closing of the Rafinha deal with Barcelona. Here are his words: “I want to say well done to Inter, the Brazilian remains a risky bet but we are talking about a potentially world-class player. […]
Was Simone Verdi right to reject Napoli?
Was Simone Verdi right to reject Napoli?
Bologna’s Simone Verdi was Maurizio Sarri’s first choice to reinforce Napoli in the January transfer window, but the player rejected a move to the Partenopei. Inspired by Conor Clancy’s article[1], Forza Italian Football‘s Vieri Capretta and Dov Schiavone have different opinions on the matter… Forza Italian Football aims to provide you with as much up-to-date […]
Gasp: ‘Inter were fallen giants’
Gasp: ‘Inter were fallen giants’
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini reveals he almost joined Napoli in 2011 and doesn’t consider his brief spell at Inter to be with “a big club.” The tactician is earning so many plaudits for Atalanta’s performances in Serie A, the Europa League and Coppa Italia, but his career took a bizarre turn in 2011 when […]
Sampaoli scouts Serie A players
Sampaoli scouts Serie A players
Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli will be in the stands for Atalanta-Napoli and Inter-Roma to watch several stars in action. According to Tuttosport, the tactician has two Serie A games planned for his Sunday viewing. He’ll be in Bergamo to watch Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez play for Atalanta against Napoli at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia. Sampaoli will […]