Monthly Archives: March 2018
EDF: Qualification ‘crucial’ for Roma
EDF: Qualification ‘crucial’ for Roma
Eusebio Di Francesco confesses reaching the Champions League quarter-finals is ‘crucial’ for Roma ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Shakhtar Donetsk. Roma lost 2-1 in the first leg of their last-16 with Shakhtar, and Di Francesco challenged his side to restore their ‘momentum’ at the Olimpico. “We have a single objective, which runs through the collective, […]
Hamsik: Scudetto still possible
Hamsik: Scudetto still possible
Marek Hamsik insists there are enough points for Napoli to claw back control of the Scudetto, noting ‘anything is possible.’ Napoli were toppled by Juventus on Sunday after they followed up a 4-2 defeat to Roma with a goalless draw at Inter, but Hamsik still believes his side can win Serie A this season. “We […]
Cancelo responds to Spalletti
Cancelo responds to Spalletti
Joao Cancelo admits he prefers playing on the right-hand side but insists he will play wherever Inter boss Luciano Spalletti wants him. Spalletti suggested Cancelo was unhappy with being switched to the left for the second half of Inter’s goalless draw with Napoli on Sunday, but the Portuguese made it clear he was “always available […]
Potential Chelsea manager in sexist comment row
Potential Chelsea manager in sexist comment row
12 March at 13:20 Napoli manager Mauricio Sarri has found himself in trouble for making a sexist remark to a female journalist. Following the Azzurri’s 0-0 draw with Inter on Sunday night, a journalist asked him whether Napoli had squandered the Scudetto. He responded, “You’re a woman, you’re pretty…so I won’t tell you to f*** […]
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 28
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 28
Juventus stay are top of the table after Napoli were halted by Inter at the Stadio Meazza on Sunday night. AC Milan got a crucial last minute win, as Roma also found all three points and Lazio were unable to beat Cagliari. Fiorentina beat Benevento for Davide Astori. At the bottom, vital wins for Crotone […]
Napoli target ‘demoted to reserves’
Napoli target ‘demoted to reserves’
Napoli target Amin Younes has been demoted to Ajax’s reserve team for two weeks after refusing to appear as a substitute. Younes did not come on during Ajax’s 4-1 win against Heerenveen on Sunday, despite being ordered to by Coach Erik ten Hag. “I wanted to reward him for his hard work in training, but he […]
Reina ‘issues Napoli warning’
Reina ‘issues Napoli warning’
Pepe Reina reportedly warned “whoever doesn’t believe can’t be in our dressing room” after Napoli’s 0-0 draw with Inter on Sunday. Il Mattino claims Reina made an impassioned plea to his Napoli teammates, whose Scudetto hopes took another blow, despite the goalkeeper on record as undergoing a medical with Milan the following morning. “Whoever doesn’t […]
Candreva: Spalletti spurred us on
Candreva: Spalletti spurred us on
Antonio Candreva insists Luciano Spalletti ‘spurred Inter on’ with his remarks that the team lacked quality. Spalletti did not hold back in his assessment of Inter’s performance during their 0-0 draw with Napoli on Sunday, but Candreva made it clear the squad had no issue with what their Coach said. “Spalletti saying we lack quality? […]
Milan, Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina undergoes medical ahead of summer move: the details
Milan, Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina undergoes medical ahead…
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina prepares for his summer move to Milan, as this morning at 8.30 he underwent the medical test with the Rossoneri. The Spaniard, who will leave Napoli on a free transfer in June, will sign a 2-year contract in the next few days. Milan have already informed De Laurentiis club of their […]
Reina undergoes AC Milan medical
Reina undergoes AC Milan medical
12 March at 11:20 Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina is set to undergo medical with AC Milan, reports in Italy claim. Goal.com and Sky Sport reveal the Spaniard will have his medical tests with the rossoneri today. Napoli played in Milan against Inter yesterday and Reina is reportedly going to have his medical tests with […]