
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Ones to watch in Week 4
Ones to watch in Week 4
After Italy’s disappointing showings over the international break, Serie A returns for Week 4 of the season. Even though it’s early in the season there’s plenty of intrigue, with every team bar Juventus having dropped points. Likely Capocannoniere contenders Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Mauro Icardi are all yet to score, with Krzysztof Piątek and […]
Chelsea news: Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Man Utd? Maurizio Sarri’s title prediction
Chelsea news: Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Man Utd? Maurizio…
The Italian took charge during the summer after leaving his post at Serie A giants Napoli. The Blues are looking to bounce back from a disappointing final campaign under Antonio Conte that saw them finish fifth and fail to qualify for the Champions League. Sarri has gone back to basics by scrapping Conte’s three-man defence. […]

‘Soul of Florence in Astori armband’
‘Soul of Florence in Astori armband’
Fiorentina captain German Pezzella believes the “soul of Florence” is in the Davide Astori tribute armband. The Viola were finally given approval to wear the special band in tribute to their former captain this week, following the introduction of standardised armbands. Astori tragically died earlier this year, and his successor has been wearing a ‘DA […]
Pioli: ‘Ancelotti is the best’
Pioli: ‘Ancelotti is the best’
Fiorentina Coach Stefano Pioli calls Carlo Ancelotti “the best Italian Coach”, along with Max Allegri, and “one of the best in the world”. The Viola face Carletto’s Napoli tomorrow night, having beaten them at the Franchi back in April to effectively hand Juventus the Scudetto. “Both we and they are different teams from last year,” […]
‘Hajduk? Buy some players…’
‘Hajduk? Buy some players…’
The mayor of Naples responds to Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ interest in Hajduk Split – “he’d be better of buying a few more players”. The Partenopei owner claimed yesterday that he’d like to buy the Croatian club, having already refounded Bari this summer. De Laurentiis has a difficult relationship with the city council, with […]
Pjaca: Fiorentina will be going out to beat Napoli
Pjaca: Fiorentina will be going out to beat Napoli
Fiorentina have impressed many this Serie A season and with a trip to face last season’s runners-up Napoli awaiting them this coming weekend, Marko Pjaca says that La Viola will be trying to win. Napoli suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Sampdoria in their last outing, while Fiorentina edged Udinese 1-0 at the Stadio Artemio […]
Sarri talks up Terry return
Sarri talks up Terry return
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has revealed that John Terry could return to the club as part of his coaching staff. Terry saw a switch to Sporting CP collapse and rejected a move to Massimo Carrera’s Spartak Moscow, but Sarri confirmed he was open to the idea of the Blues’ former captain heading home. “I don’t […]

