Monthly Archives: February 2019
Probable line-ups: Zurich-Napoli
Probable line-ups: Zurich-Napoli
Napoli begin life after Marek Hamsik with no Mario Rui or Raul Albiol against FC Zurich in the Europa League last 32 on Thursday. Hamsik’s move to Dalian Yifang should be made official by the end of this week, while Rui and Albiol are carrying injuries. Consequently, Nikola Maksimovic will partner Kalidou Koulibaly in central […]
Europa League News: Probable line-ups for Lazio-Sevilla, Zurich-Napoli and Rapid-Inter
Europa League News: Probable line-ups for Lazio-Sevilla,…
14 February at 11:05 After two days dedicated to the Champions League, the Europa League returns to action. Today the first round of the final 32 will kick off, which will involve three Italian teams: Lazio, Inter and Napoli. Simone Inzaghi’s team will meet against Sevilla at the Stadio Olimpico without Immobile, while Luciano Spalletti will have to deal […]
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri is a ‘dead man walking’ at Stamford Bridge – journalist
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri is a ‘dead man walking’…
Maurizio Sarri is a ‘dead man walking’ at Chelsea, says Mark Ogden (Pic: GETTY) That’s the damning verdict of journalist Mark Ogden, who says the Blues will never win the Premier League with Sarri in charge. The Italian is under serious pressure at Stamford Bridge after stewarding their heaviest ever Premier League defeat last Sunday. […]
Man Utd news: Duncan Castles shares Ed Woodward theory on new Phil Jones contract
Man Utd news: Duncan Castles shares Ed Woodward theory on…
Phil Jones was given a new Manchester United deal because of his resale value, says Castles (Pic: GETTY) That’s the verdict of journalist Duncan Castles, who thinks Ed Woodward sees significant resale value in the centre-back. Jones put pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half year deal at United last Friday, extending his stay at […]
Pallotta: I want 22 Kolarovs!
Pallotta: I want 22 Kolarovs!
James Pallotta admits that while he is ‘not happy’ with Roma’s campaign, he wants ’22 guys like Aleksandar Kolarov’. “He’s not out drinking…” Roma remain outside the Champions League places in Serie A and were hammered 7-1 by Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia, while Giallorossi ultras have turned on Kolarov after he claimed they did not ‘understand […]
Revealed: AC Milan’s secret weapon for Lozano signing; but Napoli…
Revealed: AC Milan’s secret weapon for Lozano signing;…
13 February at 23:15 Hirving Lozano is undoubtedly a top young star. The 23-year-old currently plays for Dutch side PSV Eindhoven but has been a target of top clubs since his impressive performances at the 2018 World Cup in Russia; most notably in Mexico’s victory over Germany in their opening game. Lozano was linked with […]
AC Milan midfielder Kessie shuts down Chelsea and Tottenham rumours
AC Milan midfielder Kessie shuts down Chelsea and Tottenham…
13 February at 22:30 AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie has been linked with a departure from Milan recently, despite only being at the club for a season and a half. The former Atalanta midfielder has found himself the topic of criticism this season; with Milan opting to play the likes of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Lucas […]
Napoli confirm Hamsik exit
Napoli confirm Hamsik exit
Napoli have confirmed that long-serving captain Marek Hamsik is now ‘a Dalian Yifang player’. Following on from his statements earlier in the day, Napoli lawyer Mattia Grassani told Radio Kiss Kiss that the deal to take Hamsik to Dalian was done. “Hamsik became a Dalian player at 20:30 [CET],” he said. The Chinese club will […]
Insigne: Napoli ‘no worse’ than Juve
Insigne: Napoli ‘no worse’ than Juve
Lorenzo Insigne admits ‘it’s tough’ to drop into the Europa League but insists ‘Napoli deserve a trophy’ and ‘we’re no worse than Juventus’. Napoli missed out on qualification for the Champions League knockout stages, but Insigne – now captain ahead of Marek Hamsik’s proposed move to China – is confident of a strong run in […]