Monthly Archives: April 2018
Tactical Analysis – AC Milan 0-0 Inter – Goalless Draw, But How?
Tactical Analysis – AC Milan 0-0 Inter – Goalless Draw,…
The big one. The one we have all been waiting for. The match Milan keeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma described as a ‘Champions League Play-Off’. I’m not sure about that but nonetheless, this match went beyond just the hatred and rivalry each club has for each other. The need for a result from both sides meant the importance of this match just […]
Official: Juventus duo skip Benevento clash
Official: Juventus duo skip Benevento clash
06 April at 14:10 Juventus duo Federico Bernardeschi and Andrea Barzagli will miss the club’s upcoming Serie A clash against Benevento. With the club currently at the top of the Serie A standings, four points clear of second placed Napoli, Juve will have a chance of going seven points clear of the partenopei with a win […]
‘Napoli & Leno like each other…’
‘Napoli & Leno like each other…’
An intermediary between Napoli and Bernd Leno claims ‘both parties know that they like each other’. Napoli have reportedly identified Leno as a possible replacement for Pepe Reina, while the Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper is on record as being ‘honoured’ by talk of joining the Partenopei. “Leon has characteristics that make him suitable to replace Reina […]
Ghoulam ‘not before three weeks’
Ghoulam ‘not before three weeks’
Napoli doctor Alfonso De Nicola has warned that Faouzi Ghoulam can forget about a shock return against Juventus on April 22. Napoli reported on Thursday that Ghoulam was making a ‘very good’ recovery from his damaged kneecap, but De Nicola was quick to quell any talk of the left-back returning ‘before three weeks’, thereby ruling […]
Sarri & Napoli break down?
Sarri & Napoli break down?
Talks between Napoli and Maurizio Sarri over a contract extension have reportedly broken down. According to Calciomercato.com, Sarri’s salary is not the issue but rather Napoli’s reluctance to pay in the region of €100m for a proven full-back and winger. The website explains the Coach wants the players to have ‘experience of international competitions’, but […]
Exclusive: Sarri puts Napoli contract talks on hold
Exclusive: Sarri puts Napoli contract talks on hold
06 April at 10:35 Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri has put new Napoli contract talks on hold, Calciomercato.com has exclusively learned. The Italian tactician has met Aurelio De Laurentiis to discuss the terms of his new contract but at the moment there is no agreement between the two parties. The problem is not economic. Sarri is […]
Serie A round 31 preview: Midweek defeats that Italy’s elite won’t want to repeat
Serie A round 31 preview: Midweek defeats that Italy’s…
Juventus’ Champions League dreams may be in tatters but their championship aspirations remain in great shape and a visit to Benevento might be just what the doctor ordered to get over their midweek horror-show. Serie A[1]’s leaders are unbeaten in their last 28 Serie A[2] games against newly promoted teams (W23 D5), keeping 18 clean […]
Transfer Buzz: Modric set for Real departure, United interested in Djibril Sidibe
Transfer Buzz: Modric set for Real departure, United interested…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 6 April Modric set for Real departure Real Madrid look set to lose key midfielder Luka Modric as the player is drawing offers from the EPL and Serie A. Don Balon[1] claimed […]
No Meetings Scheduled Between Inter & Icardi Regarding Contract Extension
No Meetings Scheduled Between Inter & Icardi Regarding…
According to a report in Italian media outlet Sky Sport, there are currently no meetings scheduled between the Nerazzurri directors and Mauro Icardi’s entourage to discuss a possible contract extension. The renewal of the Inter captain’s contract is not a pressing question for the Nerazzurri, at least not for the time being. According to the […]
What’s next for Denis Suarez at Barcelona?
What’s next for Denis Suarez at Barcelona?
Reports have been going around that Napoli are interested in signing Denis Suarez[1] from Barcelona[2]. The midfielder has been marginalized for most of the season, but he is starting to finally see some minutes again under Ernesto Valverde. The midfielder has come on as a substitute twice now in a week and was instrumental on […]