Monthly Archives: February 2018
Mertens: ‘Napoli want the Europa League’
Mertens: ‘Napoli want the Europa League’
Dries Mertens says Napoli have “great players” and insists they want to win the Europa League as well as the Scudetto. The Partenopei lead Serie A after 23 matches, and are also competing in the Europa League following their Champions League elimination. “It’s going very well,” Mertens said in an interview with Le Buteur. “We […]
Guida for Fiorentina-Juventus
Guida for Fiorentina-Juventus
Marco Guida has been appointed as the referee for Fiorentina-Juventus, while Luca Banti takes charge of Lazio’s trip to Napoli. It’s shaping up to be a crucial weekend of Serie A action, with both of the top teams facing tough matches and separated by just one point. Today the AIA has announced the referees for […]
Felipe Anderson training alone
Felipe Anderson training alone
Felipe Anderson trained alone today, according to reports, and he’s not expected to be called-up for Lazio’s trip to Napoli. The Brazilian midfielder had a row with Coach Simone Inzaghi after the defeat to Genoa on Monday, with reports that only Lucas Leiva prevented them from coming to blows. While the club has denied it […]
‘Immobile would walk to Napoli’
‘Immobile would walk to Napoli’
Ciro Immobile’s agent says the striker “would have run to Napoli if he got the call” in the past but now “I don’t think Lazio would sell him”. The Italian international is from Torre Annunziata just outside Naples, and he grew up supporting the Partenopei. “Napoli is a game which means a lot to him, […]
‘No discussions for Jorginho renewal’
‘No discussions for Jorginho renewal’
Jorginho’s agent reveals he’s not in Italy to discuss a new Napoli contract but his client “is happy” and “in Manchester it rains too often”. It was reported this morning that the Brazilian born Italian international’s representative is in Italy to discuss an extension, but the man himself insists he’s only in Naples to watch […]
‘Napoli can focus on Serie A…’
‘Napoli can focus on Serie A…’
Juventus winning a seventh Scudetto in a row would be “extraordinary” says Max Allegri, as “Napoli have concentrated all their strength on the league”. The two sides are separated by just a point at the top of Serie A, with the Bianconeri travelling to face Fiorentina tomorrow night. Last weekend they beat Sassuolo 7-0, with […]
Juventus, Allegri: “Bernardeschi will play a good game. 99% of the credit for Napoli’s current level goes to Sarri”
Juventus, Allegri: “Bernardeschi will play a good…
In the pre-match press conference, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has talked about tomorrow game against their rivals Fiorentina: “The Viola won’t be any easy opponent, they are young and have quality. After this game we’ll get some rest and think about Tottenham. I don’t think Dybala will be on the bench for this game, he […]
Allan: Man Utd target set to sign new Napoli deal
Allan: Man Utd target set to sign new Napoli deal
08 February at 12:55 CalcioMercato understand that Napoli midfielder Allan is set to extend a deal with the club, with the partenopei also eyeing another Brazilian midfielder in Maycon. The 27-year-old Allan has been a regular for Maurizio Sarri’s men this season, appearing in as many as 23 Serie A games by making 18 starts in the […]
Allegri: ‘Dybala out for Fiorentina’
Allegri: ‘Dybala out for Fiorentina’
Massimiliano Allegri confirms Juventus will be without Paulo Dybala for tomorrow’s Fiorentina game, but Douglas Costa will be available. It was reported today that La Joya was approaching a return, but that he wouldn’t be called for the trip to Florence. Today the Coach addressed the media in his pre-match Press conference, and was asked […]
Allegri insists ‘Spurs clash is not a Champions League final’
Allegri insists ‘Spurs clash is not a Champions League…
08 February at 12:35 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has sought to play down his side’s injury concerns ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. In recent weeks, much has been made of the fact the Bianconeri are missing several key players, but the Tuscan tactician is refusing to use this […]