Monthly Archives: February 2018
Report: Chelsea ready to pay Sarri release clause to replace Conte
Report: Chelsea ready to pay Sarri release clause to replace…
03 February at 13:20 Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Premier League giants Chelsea are willing to pay Maurizio Sarri’s release clause in the hope to replace Antonio Conte with the Napoli boss.Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League recently only compounded the pressure on him and rumors have been strife about […]
Iachini: ‘Sigh of relief for Politano’
Iachini: ‘Sigh of relief for Politano’
Sassuolo Coach Beppe Iachini “breathed a sigh of relief” when Matteo Politano’s move to Napoli fell through and prepares to face Juventus. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We looked back over the game with Atalanta. We made some mistakes, but also a very good second half […]
Allegri: ‘Bernardeschi has to play’
Allegri: ‘Bernardeschi has to play’
Massimiliano Allegri confessed Juventus are forced to start Federico Bernardeschi against Sassuolo amid an injury crisis, as Douglas Costa misses out. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. There is an injury crisis in Turin, missing Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Benedikt Howedes and probably also Douglas Costa, while […]
Juve, Allegri: ‘No rush to recover Dybala for Tottenham clash’
Juve, Allegri: ‘No rush to recover Dybala for Tottenham…
03 February at 12:41 Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has talked to media from the Old Lady’s training centre in Vinovo. Our reporter Lorenzo Bettoni was attending the press conference. Here’s a recap of the most important talking points:INJURIES – “Bernardeschi will probably play but I will only decide today. It will be hard to recover […]
Vigorito: ‘Benevento David and Goliath’
Vigorito: ‘Benevento David and Goliath’
Benevento President Oreste Vigorito welcomes Bacary Sagna and admits their fight for safety is “like breaking into a fort armed with water pistols.” Former Manchester City, Arsenal and France defender Sagna signed a contract today and declared the club’s “story” is what drew him to the Stadio Vigorito. They had never even been in Serie […]
Benevento complete deal for ex-Manchester City and Arsenal right-back Sagna
Benevento complete deal for ex-Manchester City and Arsenal…
Benevento have officially announced the signing of the French international Bacary Sagna. After having taken medicals, the ex-Manchester City and Arsenal right-back signed a six-months contract with an automatic renewal for one more year, should the Italian team avoid relegation this season. Some other teams, like Schalke 04, Besiktas, Olympiacos, Malaga and Braga had shown […]
Serie A round 23 preview: And breathe! Transfer window done so back to the action
Serie A round 23 preview: And breathe! Transfer window done…
After a relatively low-key window for many, Serie A returns with some mouth-watering fixtures kicking off with Sampdoria hosting Torino. The visitors have not won away at Sampdoria in Serie A since March 1993. The hosts have won six and drawn five since. The Granata have won two of their three Serie A games under […]
Is VAR a problem? Are Napoli too reliant on Mertens? | Serie A Questions Answered
Is VAR a problem? Are Napoli too reliant on Mertens? | Serie…
We have had more VAR controversy in Serie A over the last few weeks, which begs the question, is it more hassle than it’s worth? Vieri Capretta and Dov Schiavone discuss this and a whole more in this week’s Serie A Questions Answered. Forza Italian Football aims to provide you with as much up-to-date and […]
Official: Sagna signs for Benevento
Official: Sagna signs for Benevento
It is now official, Bacary Sagna has signed a contract with Benevento until June with an option to add another year. The France international was a free agent since his deal with Manchester City expired in June 2017. He agreed terms with the club currently at the bottom of the Serie A table and put […]
ADL explains Napoli transfer troubles
ADL explains Napoli transfer troubles
Aurelio De Laurentiis gave the background to Napoli’s failed bids for Matteo Politano, Simone Verdi and Gerard Deulofeu, plus Amin Younes guarantees. The Partenopei did not bring in any reinforcements during the January transfer window, but the President insists their strategy receive “10 out of 10.” They seemingly agreed terms with Sassuolo for Politano just […]