Monthly Archives: February 2019
Hamsik: ‘I could never play for another team in Europe than Napoli’
Hamsik: ‘I could never play for another team in Europe…
04 February at 12:15 Marek Hamsik is on the verge of joining Dalian Yifang after 12 years at Napoli. The Slovakian midfielder is set to earn 9 million euros per season at the Chinese club and will leave this month for a fee between 15 and 20 million. On Thursday sporting director Giuntoli met representatives of the club and defined the deal. After that he contacted De Laurentiis, […]
Liverpool make €70m Insigne bid
Liverpool make €70m Insigne bid
Liverpool have reportedly launched a €70 million bid to sign Lorenzo Insigne from Napoli in the summer transfer window. According to reports in Italy from La Repubblica[1], as cited on Sport Witness[2], the Reds have made an approach to the player’s agent Mino Raiola. Liverpool have long been linked[3] with a move for Insigne, with Jurgen Klopp a […]
Calabria: Roma troubled Milan, but…
Calabria: Roma troubled Milan, but…
Davide Calabria admits Roma’s attacking approach made it ‘difficult’ for Milan after Sunday’s 1-1 draw but insists ‘we must look at the positives’. Milan took the lead through Krzysztof Piatek but were forced to settle for a point after Nicolo Zaniolo equalised for Roma, who were generally considered to be the better team at the […]
Higuain loving English lifestyle
Higuain loving English lifestyle
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain is delighted to be reunited with Maurizio Sarri, who ‘gets the best out of me’, and feels more ‘relaxed’ in the Premier League. Higuain scored his first goals for Chelsea during their 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town on Saturday, and the former Napoli, Juventus and Milan striker is loving life as […]
Chelsea news: ESPN analyst defends Jorginho amid criticism – ‘that’s not his game’
Chelsea news: ESPN analyst defends Jorginho amid criticism…
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho was ‘mischaracterised’ coming into the Premier League – Bonetti (Pic: GETTY) That’s the verdict of ESPN analyst Matteo Bonetti, who believes people were wrong to think the midfielder would be a ‘Pirlo-esque’ player for Chelsea[1]. Jorginho initially hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge after joining from Napoli[2] in the summer. However, […]
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri SLAMMED by ESPN analyst – ‘he’s always been stubborn’
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri SLAMMED by ESPN analyst –…
That’s the verdict of ESPN analyst Matteo Bonetti, who says the Italian’s refusal to rotate was one of the negative aspects of his time at Napoli. Chelsea[1] boss Sarri has endured a rollercoaster of a week in the Stamford Bridge hot-seat. The Blues were first slapped with their heaviest Premier League defeat in 23 years […]
Italian papers respond to Roma-AC Milan: ‘Donnarumma saves Milan, Zaniolo a superstar’
Italian papers respond to Roma-AC Milan: ‘Donnarumma…
04 February at 10:30 AC Milan and Roma drew yesterday night in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico and thus, both lost a golden opportunity to move forward in the rankings, in a tense and very dramatic race for a Champions League spot. Italian papers this morning had many words of appreciation, especially for the main protagonists of yesterday’s match: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Krzsystof Piatek and Nicolo Zaniolo. […]
Hamsik confirms Napoli exit?
Hamsik confirms Napoli exit?
Marek Hamsik has reportedly informed Napoli of his decision to leave the club for China. According to Il Mattino, Hamsik told Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis in a telephone conversation that ‘I can’t say no to such an offer,’ referring to Dalian Yifang’s offer of a three-year contract worth €27m. The newspaper adds De Laurentiis […]
Maurizi Sarri explains how Jorginho can be more effective
Maurizi Sarri explains how Jorginho can be more effective
Jorginho arrived at Chelsea with Maurizio Sarri, and the two are linked almost inextricably. The midfielder is the manager’s conduit on the field, and Sarri’s style is played using Jorginho’s rapid passing. The Italy international’s lack of assists had draw attention, and Sarri was asked about that in his press conference, and he inevitably defended […]
Chelsea news: Sarri’s future title plans could hinge on one man – and it’s not Eden Hazard
Chelsea news: Sarri’s future title plans could hinge…
That is the view of former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, who says that the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain could be the missing ingredient in Maurizio Sarri’s title ambitions. The Blues have made an inconsistent start to life under Sarri this season, beating champions Manchester City but losing to the likes of Bournemouth, Wolves and Leicester. […]