Monthly Archives: February 2018
Man Utd and Man City dealt major transfer blow after agent comments
Man Utd and Man City dealt major transfer blow after agent…
Both United and City have been linked with moves for Jorginho in recent weeks, with the former lining him up as the long-term replacement for Michael Carrick. Jorginho’s agent the Mancunian clubs have made enquiries about the 26-year-old midfielder’s contract at Napoli. However, representative Joao Santos suggests the cold climates in England could scupper a […]
Di Natale: ‘If I played for Napoli…’
Di Natale: ‘If I played for Napoli…’
Antonio Di Natale believes he’d have scored “three goals per game” in Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli and advises Gigi Buffon on retirement. The former Udinese hitman retired in 2016 with 209 goals in 445 Serie A appearances under his belt. “The Scudetto will be won by whoever makes the fewest mistakes,” Di Natale told Radio Toscana. […]
Hysaj reassured on Napoli-Lazio
Hysaj reassured on Napoli-Lazio
Elseid Hysaj won’t stop the flu ruling him out of Napoli-Lazio on Saturday. “It takes more than that to knock him out,” said his agent. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. Hysaj skipped training today with flu symptoms and is running a temperature, putting him at risk […]
Napoli, Mertens; “Ghoulam could become the new Marcelo”
Napoli, Mertens; “Ghoulam could become the new Marcelo”
08 February at 22:35 Napoli star striker Dries Mertens rates team-mate Faouzi Ghoulam as the second best full-back in the world, with only Real Madrid’s Marcelo eclipsing the Algerian. The Belgian international striker told Le Buteur that managing to tie the 27-year-old down to a new contract was a; “Huge boost for Napoli,” before […]
Herrera offered to Milan
Herrera offered to Milan
It’s reported Hector Herrera was offered to Milan for next season, but the Rossoneri aren’t particularly interested in the Porto midfielder. Herrera has been linked with various Serie A clubs before, most notably Napoli and Juventus. According to Tuttosport newspaper and other sources in Portugal, representatives have contacted Milan to suggest Herrera as an option […]
Manolas: ‘Roma feeling pressure’
Manolas: ‘Roma feeling pressure’
Kostas Manolas warns Roma “are feeling a lot of pressure, as I am not accustomed to not winning. Our mentality has got to improve.” The Giallorossi ended their seven-game negative streak with a 1-0 win away to Hellas Verona thanks to Cengiz Under’s strike in the opening 43 seconds. “I celebrated so much at the […]
Napoli, Mertens: “We enjoy playing football, for me Ghoulam is the best fullback in the world”
Napoli, Mertens: “We enjoy playing football, for me…
Dries Mertens has helped Napoli stay in front in Serie A, leading the way in the striker role for the partenopei. In an interview with Le Buteur, the Belgian commented on the team this season: “It’s going very well, we have a great team with star players and the results are a direct consequence of […]
Serie A round 24 preview: Title credentials put to the test
Serie A round 24 preview: Title credentials put to the test
This coming round of Serie A action boasts some sizzling encounters and few are bigger than the opening fixture of the weekend. Head-to-head encounters do not look favourably for Friday night’s hosts as Fiorentina have won just three of their last 22 Serie A games against Juventus (D12 L7). The champions meanwhile, are unbeaten in […]
Official – Mazzarri will be on the Torino bench for Juventus showdown
Official – Mazzarri will be on the Torino bench for…
08 February at 19:55 Torino boss Walter Mazzarri has had his touchline ban reduced which means he will take his place on the bench for the Derby della Mole on February 18. The former Napoli and Watford tactician, had originally been given a two-match suspension after his dismissal against Sampdoria and although he will […]
Hysaj doubt for Napoli-Lazio
Hysaj doubt for Napoli-Lazio
Elseid Hysaj and Raul Albiol are in doubt for Napoli against Lazio on Saturday, but Dries Mertens is on the road to recovery. There were huge concerns when Mertens limped off with a sprained ankle during the victory away to Benevento last week, but the little Belgian has recuperated far quicker than expected. He’s not […]