Monthly Archives: February 2018
Line-ups: Juventus-Sassuolo
Line-ups: Juventus-Sassuolo
Juventus have to hope Federico Bernardeschi holds out amid an injury crisis as they host Sassuolo on Khouma Babacar’s debut. It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all seven Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri can at least temporarily go top of the table awaiting Napoli’s trip to […]
Line-ups: Udinese-Milan
Line-ups: Udinese-Milan
Milan give Andre Silva a rare Serie A start as they try to continue their winning streak away to giant-killers Udinese. It kicks off at the Dacia Arena at 14.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all seven Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Rossoneri seem to have turned a corner in 2018 […]
Serie A: Live scores and commentary
Serie A: Live scores and commentary
04 February at 14:00 Sunday is chock-full of Serie A matches of consequence. While there are no premier matchups pitting top teams against each other, Sunday’s matches will present opportunities for teams to shoot themselves in the foot. So far, Roma has taken care of business as they defeated lowly Hellas Verona in the early […]
Udinese-AC Milan: confirmed line-ups and live updates
Udinese-AC Milan: confirmed line-ups and live updates
04 February at 14:00 Udinese have drawn 31 games against Milan in Serie A, the most they have drawn against any team (W16 L38). Udinese have won four of their last five home games against Milan in Serie A (L1): as many as in the previous 25. Since Massimo Oddo’s arrival, Udinese have […]
Napoli protect Sarri from Chelsea
Napoli protect Sarri from Chelsea
With reports growing of Chelsea interest, Napoli are set to meet Coach Maurizio Sarri with a new contract proposal removing the release clause. Over the last few days, rumours have been spreading that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich set his sights on Sarri as his tactician for next season. His entertaining style of one-touch football has […]
Napoli to open new contract talks with Sarri amid Chelsea links
Napoli to open new contract talks with Sarri amid Chelsea links
04 February at 13:00 Napoli will soon meet their boss Maurizio Sarri to negotiate a new contract as the Italian tactician has been eyed by Premier League giants Chelsea, Il Corriere dello Sport reports. Roman Abramovich has identified Sarri as a possible replacement for Conte at the end of the season and Il Corriere dello […]
De Laurentiis: Napoli Did Not Want Barcelona Winger
De Laurentiis: Napoli Did Not Want Barcelona Winger
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has quashed rumours that he attempted to sign Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu during the January transfer window. The winger was linked with a number of clubs, including the Partenopei, before ending up on loan at Premier League side Watford. De Laurentiis spoke to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, admitting there was an […]
De Zerbi ‘surprise’ at Sagna signing
De Zerbi ‘surprise’ at Sagna signing
Benevento Coach Roberto De Zerbi admits even he was ‘surprised’ by the signing of Bacary Sagna. The former Arsenal and Manchester City right-back had been a free-agent since his release from the Etihad Stadium at the end of last season. However, despite reportedly having offers to join the likes of Schalke, Olympiacos, Braga, Besiktas and […]
Bacary Sagna to Benevento: Ex-Gunner joins Italian strugglers
Bacary Sagna to Benevento: Ex-Gunner joins Italian strugglers
FORMER Manchester City and Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna has officially completed his move to Serie A bottom club Benevento, the Italian side confirmed on Saturday. The French international, who turns 35 this month, has been without a club since being released by Pep Guardiola last summer. “The French defender of Senegalese origins signed a contract […]
Antonio Conte could be sacked if Blues don’t beat Watford
Antonio Conte could be sacked if Blues don’t beat Watford
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte could be just one defeat away from being sacked by the club, according to the Express. The Blues face Watford on Tuesday morning, with reports emanating to suggest that a failure to collect three points from the fixture could spell the end of the Italian’s reign at Stamford Bridge. Conte led […]