Monthly Archives: February 2018
Napoli offer Siqueira trial
Napoli offer Siqueira trial
Napoli are considering a trial run for free agent Guilherme Siqueira following the latest Faouzi Ghoulam injury setback. Left-back Ghoulam was just on the verge of making his comeback from a torn ACL when he fractured his kneecap in training. He is expected to be back training in around a month’s time, but that still […]
De Zerbi: ‘Benevento are inferior’
De Zerbi: ‘Benevento are inferior’
Roberto De Zerbi is taking Benevento’s underdog status very seriously. “We take on Roma knowing full well that we are inferior.” It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. Le Streghe are still propping up the Serie A table, but have been transformed over the January transfer window, bringing in the […]
Here is what Sarri and Inzaghi had to say after the game
Here is what Sarri and Inzaghi had to say after the game
10 February at 23:35 Napoli beat Lazio 4-1 tonight as Sarri’s club leapfrogged Juve back into first place in the Italian Serie A standings. Here is what Maurizio Sarri had to say to the press after the game as he spoke to Premium Sport: ” In the first half they had the physical edge over us, […]
Sarri: It was fun watching Napoli from above
Sarri: It was fun watching Napoli from above
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri took great joy from watching his side’s emphatic second half performance on Saturday evening despite having to do so away from the touchline after being sent off in the first half. Lazio taking an early lead was not enough to throw Napoli off their game and the Partenopei came roaring back […]
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio reaction unacceptable’
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio reaction unacceptable’
Simone Inzaghi can’t understand why Lazio put in the “unacceptable” second half performance against Napoli. “We weren’t a team.” In a perfect repeat of their meeting at the Stadio Olimpico earlier this season, Stefan de Vrij opened the scoring only for Napoli to dominate the second half and win 4-1. “In the second half, we […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli enjoyed second half’
Sarri: ‘Napoli enjoyed second half’
Maurizio Sarri admits Faouzi Ghoulam’s injury “really affected morale” at Napoli, but they came back to flatten Lazio 4-1. “I enjoyed the second half.” Stefan de Vrij had given Lazio the early lead, just as he did at the Stadio Olimpico earlier this season, but once again the Partenopei fought back for a 4-1 victory. […]
Sublime Napoli comeback sinks Lazio
Sublime Napoli comeback sinks Lazio
A breathtaking comeback from Napoli saw them overturn Lazio’s third minute opener to reclaim their spot at the top of Serie A at the Stadio San Paolo on Saturday evening. Stefan de Vrij gave the visitors the lead but Napoli, who had collected more points than anyone from trailing positions this season did it again […]
Napoli masterclass crushes Lazio
Napoli masterclass crushes Lazio
Napoli confirmed their Scudetto credentials by fighting back from an early Lazio goal for a 4-1 victory, including a team move masterclass. Maurizio Sarri certainly celebrated his 100th Serie A game on the Partenopei bench, as his record now stands at 71 wins, 18 draws and 11 defeats, scoring 228 goals and conceding 86. This […]
Callejon: ‘Napoli have a dream’
Callejon: ‘Napoli have a dream’
Jose Callejon had some special dedications as Napoli fought back to demolish Lazio 4-1. “We have this dream in our minds.” The Partenopei secured top spot in Serie A despite Juventus beating Fiorentina 2-0 last night, as for the seventh time in eight attempts, they fell behind only to win the match. “This victory is […]
Napoli Player Ratings v Lazio
Napoli Player Ratings v Lazio
Napoli put on quite a show at the Stadio San Paolo, but who stole the spotlight against Lazio in our Football Italia player ratings? Words: Ciro Di Brita – @Ciruzzo36 Pepe Reina – 6 Caught rooted to his line for the cross that lead to Stefan de Vrij’s opener. Had nothing else to do for […]