Monthly Archives: February 2018
Hamsik: ‘Used to pressure’
Hamsik: ‘Used to pressure’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik urged his side to ignore Juventus and “focus on our own game” against Lazio. “We’re accustomed to pressure.” It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. A victory is essential at the Stadio San Paolo to recapture the Serie A leadership, as Juve won 2-0 away […]
Inter eye move for Bologna ace
Inter eye move for Bologna ace
Despite much of the season still to play, Inter[1] are already considering next summer’s transfer targets and have earmarked Bologna[2]’s Simone Verdi[3] to bolster their attack. The 25-year-old has already been the subject of much transfer speculation this season, especially making the headlines following his shock refusal to join Napoli in January. According to Corriere […]
Napoli look for a short term replacement for Ghoulam – the candidates
Napoli look for a short term replacement for Ghoulam –…
10 February at 18:30 The latest setback to Faouzi Ghoulam’s recovery from a knee injury has got Napoli searching for a short-term replacement to provide cover for Mario Rui. The Algerian international is out for at least another month after aggravating his knee in training and the Partenopei have shortlisted seven potential players who are […]
Chiriches out for Napoli too?
Chiriches out for Napoli too?
Napoli risk a decimated defence against Lazio tonight, as Vlad Chiriches and Raul Albiol are in doubt, so Lorenzo Tonelli could start. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all three of today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei are forced to completely revamp their defence, as Albiol […]
Udinese, Behrami:”Mazzarri is the person who gave me the most in the football world”
Udinese, Behrami:”Mazzarri is the person who gave me the…
After previous experiences together at Napoli and Watford, Walter Mazzarri and Valon Behrami developed a close bond. Tomorrow the now Udinese midfielder will face his former manager who is now on Torino’s bench, in an interview with Tuttosport Behrami spoke about their relationship:”I appreciate him and wish him well, he’s definitely the person who gave […]
Napoli and Lazio squads announced
Napoli and Lazio squads announced
Raul Albiol and Dries Mertens are included in Napoli’s squad to face Lazio, who as expected drop Felipe Anderson. It had been feared that the Partenopei’s Belgian forward had sprained his ankle after limping off during last weekend’s 2-0 win at Benevento, but he is fit for tonight’s game at the San Paolo. There were […]
Oddo eyes Euro qualification
Oddo eyes Euro qualification
Massimo Oddo is targeting Europa League qualification for Udinese after a remarkable turnaround in fortunes. The Bianconeri have lost only three of the former Pescara boss’ first 13 matches in charge of the club, twice to Napoli and once to Lazio. The run has transformed Udinese from possible relegation candidates into European hopefuls and Oddo […]
Mazzarri ‘proud’ of Toro start
Mazzarri ‘proud’ of Toro start
Walter Mazzarri is ‘happy and proud’ with the start he has made to life as Torino Coach. The former Inter, Napoli and Watford boss is just over a month into his tenure with the Granata and is still unbeaten. A return of eight points from four Serie A matches have lifted Toro to just three […]
De Vrij relishes Mertens battle
De Vrij relishes Mertens battle
Lazio’s Stefan de Vrij is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with Napoli’s Dries Mertens. The two sides lock horns at the San Paolo this evening, with the Biancocelesti looking to bounce back from their surprise home defeat by Genoa on Monday. Speaking ahead of the clash, the Dutch defender insisted he will enjoy trying […]
Napoli could sign a free agent for the left-back position after Ghoulam’s injury: the details
Napoli could sign a free agent for the left-back position…
After Ghoulam’s latest injury, Napoli are on the lookout for a left-back in the free-agents market. The Azzurri are considering signing one of the many left-back available, at least to train with the team. The names that are being pondered by the club are: Guilherme Siqueira, born in 1986, who played his last official game […]