Monthly Archives: March 2018
Skriniar: Come on, Napoli!
Skriniar: Come on, Napoli!
Milan Skriniar admits he hopes Napoli pip Juventus to the Scudetto as the Inter defender ‘really likes’ the Partenopei. Napoli have closed the gap on Juve to two points at the top of Serie A and will overtake the Bianconeri if they win in Turin on April 22. “Juventus or Napoli for the Scudetto? I […]
Inter Rediscover Early Season Defensive Solidity
Inter Rediscover Early Season Defensive Solidity
In the past three games against Benevento, Napoli and Sampdoria, Inter haven’t conceded a single goal and just allowed five shots on goals Gazzetta dello Sport detail. The Milan based newspaper highlights the Nerazzurri’s rediscovered defensive solidity, an essential part of their recent run of positive results. Over this period of time, Inter’s defensive record […]
‘Perin to Roma? Ask Monchi…’
‘Perin to Roma? Ask Monchi…’
Genoa sporting director Diego Perinetti doesn’t rule out Mattia Perin joining Roma – “you’d have to ask Monchi…” The Giallorossi could sell Alisson this summer, with Real Madrid and Liverpool among the clubs thought to be interested. It has been suggested that Perin would be an ideal replacement, and the Grifone aren’t ruling out a […]
Hamsik out of Slovakia squad
Hamsik out of Slovakia squad
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik is out of the Slovakia squad, after having his tonsils removed this morning. The midfielder has been struck down by more than one bout of tonsillitis this season, forcing him to miss training sessions. As a result the captain has decided to take action, but today’s operation has forced him to […]
Jorginho: ‘Good relationship with Higuain’
Jorginho: ‘Good relationship with Higuain’
Napoli midfielder Jorginho insists he has “good relations” with Gonzalo Higuain, as Italy prepare to face Argentina. The two were teammates in Naples, but in the summer of 2016 Juventus activated Pipita’s release clause and he moved north to Turin. “In football you come and go,” Jorginho shrugged, speaking in a Press conference at Coverciano […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian in Dubai for warm-weather recovery
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian in Dubai for…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Wednesday Mar 21, 2018. 13:00 Algerian left-back Faouzi Ghoulam has been sent to Dubai by his Italian club Napoli for warm-weather recovery from his double knee injuries. The 26-year-old has not seen any first-team action since tearing a ligament in his right knee while playing for the Partenopei in a UEFA Champions […]
Juve, Higuaín: ‘Great relationship with Messi and Dybala’
Juve, Higuaín: ‘Great relationship with Messi and Dybala’
21 March at 12:20 During an interview with TyC Sports, Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuaín discussed how much he enjoys playing alongside Lionel Messi for his national team, Argentina. He was also full of praise for Bianconeri teammate Paulo Dybala, with whom he enjoys an excellent relationship at club level. Here is what he had to […]
Napoli ace’s agent admits to Manchester United interest
Napoli ace’s agent admits to Manchester United interest
Manchester United are big admirers of Napoli midfielder Jorginho, the player’s agent has revealed, while also claiming that it is no great surprise. The Italy international has been one of Serie A’s most consistent performers for several seasons and has been one of the key men in spearheading the Partenopei’s title charge this season. While […]
Title-chasing Sarri closes on Napoli renewal as he hopes to repay fans
Title-chasing Sarri closes on Napoli renewal as he hopes…
Maurizio Sarri plans to stay at Napoli for as long as he can give his all as he continues to chase the Serie A title. Napoli looked to be falling away in the Scudetto race, but they moved back to within two points of defending champions Juventus[1] with victory over Genoa at the weekend. CARLO […]
Chiellini: Juventus defender cleared of serious injury
Chiellini: Juventus defender cleared of serious injury
Giorgio Chiellini is expected to be fit following the international break after Juventus confirmed the defender’s thigh injury was only a minor concern. The Bianconeri issued a statement on Tuesday downplaying the problem Chiellini sustained in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with SPAL. Chiellini problem just a niggle, say Juventus A “niggling injury” to the flexor muscles of the […]