Monthly Archives: February 2018
Sarri: ‘Napoli played like buffoons’
Sarri: ‘Napoli played like buffoons’
Maurizio Sarri admits Napoli played “like buffoons” against RB Leipzig and want to make up for it in the Europa League, but “our fans are only interested in the Scudetto.” The first leg was a 3-1 home defeat and the decider is in Germany at 18.00 GMT. “We played like buffoons in the first leg […]
Agent admits Manchester United target Jorginho could leave Napoli
Agent admits Manchester United target Jorginho could leave…
That’s according to his agent Joao Santos who admits a transfer might be on the cards. Jorginho has been tipped to replace Michael Carrick[1] in the United engine room. The Red Devils legend is set to turn to coaching, and Jorginho is wanted by Jose Mourinho. Santos says his 26-year-old client is happy in Naples […]
Liveblog: Shakhtar Donetsk v Roma
Liveblog: Shakhtar Donetsk v Roma
Join us for all the build-up and action from the Champions League Round of 16 tie between Shakhtar Donetsk and Roma. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. This is the first leg and will be played in Kharkiv, as Shakhtar’s original stadium in Donetsk was badly damaged […]
Line-ups: Shakhtar Donetsk-Roma
Line-ups: Shakhtar Donetsk-Roma
Roma rely on Cengiz Under, Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi in their Champions League trip to giant-killers Shakhtar Donetsk. The first leg of the Round of 16 kicks off in Kharkiv at 19.45 GMT. Follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Giallorossi topped their group ahead of Chelsea and Atletico […]
Hasenhuttl ‘can’t wait’ for Napoli
Hasenhuttl ‘can’t wait’ for Napoli
RB Leipzig will be without Naby Keita and Willi Orban, confirmed Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl, who insists Napoli “didn’t underestimate” them. The first leg ended 3-1 to the Germans at the Stadio San Paolo and the return is on Thursday at 18.00 GMT. “Keita and Orban didn’t take part in training today, but Kevin Kampl and […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Napoli sign short-term replacement for Algerian defender
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Napoli sign short-term…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Feb 21, 2018. 19:00 Napoli have signed a short-term replacement for Algerian Faouzi Ghoulam after the defender suffered a further injury set-back earlier this month. Ghoulam fractured his kneecap in training ahead of his much anticipated return from a ligament tear which had kept him sidelined since November. The 26-year-old left-back […]
RB Leipzig to accommodate Napoli coach’s smoking habit
RB Leipzig to accommodate Napoli coach’s smoking habit
21 February at 17:30 RB Leipzig have agreed to erect a temporary wall in their away dressing room ahead of tomorrow night’s UEFA Europa League clash against Napoli. Why? So that Partenopei coach Maurizio Sarri will be able to smoke before and after the match. Sarri finds it difficult enough to last 90 minutes […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd blow as target stalls on £53m deal; Coutinho says Liverpool want Real Madrid star
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd blow as target stalls on £53m…
Man Utd have suffered a setback in their hopes of luring a £53m summer target, while Philippe Coutinho has reportedly told Lionel Messi that Liverpool are chasing a Real Madrid striker, according to Wednesday’s European papers. MIXED MESSAGES OVER ALEX SANDRO FUTURE Manchester United’s hopes of bringing Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro to the club […]
Man Utd given boost as Napoli star may need to be sold
Man Utd given boost as Napoli star may need to be sold
21 February at 16:45 Manchester United target Jorginho could leave Napoli in the summer, his agent has said. The 26-year-old was linked with a move to the Old Trafford side in the summer, with the defensive midfielder touted as a replacement for veteran Michael Carrick. Napoli may choose to cash in on the former Hellas […]
Kalidou Koulibaly tipped to turn down Arsenal
Kalidou Koulibaly tipped to turn down Arsenal
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Wednesday Feb 21, 2018. 16:30 Media reports coming from England suggest that Manchester United are set to hijack Arsenal’s move for Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly. This information follows reports that the Gunners recently sent scouts to watch the Napoli defender in action in the Italian Serie A. According to ESPN’s Craig Burley, […]