Monthly Archives: May 2019
Sarri: ‘I had to adapt for Chelsea’
Sarri: ‘I had to adapt for Chelsea’
Maurizio Sarri described the “strong cultural differences” he has found at Chelsea. “Clearly, there are more individualistic players than at Napoli, but in England they are becoming more tactically-evolved.” The Coach has taken Chelsea to the Europa League Final after beating Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties, 2-2 on aggregate, where they will face Arsenal on May […]
Llorente ‘honoured’ by Napoli link
Llorente ‘honoured’ by Napoli link
Fernando Llorente’s agent assures the Tottenham Hotspur striker would be “very happy and honoured to try an experience at Napoli.” The former Juventus centre-forward has just reached the Champions League Final with Spurs after their 3-2 win away to Ajax. His brother and agent Jesus Llorente was asked about rumours he was on the Napoli […]
Napoli let Ospina leave
Napoli let Ospina leave
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina has been given permission to return to Colombia, but there could be repercussions for Arsenal. A statement on the club website confirmed the shot-stopper had been given a few days off for family reasons and will therefore miss this weekend’s Serie A game against SPAL. No further details will be given […]
Percassi: ‘Atalanta won’t sell stars’
Percassi: ‘Atalanta won’t sell stars’
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi insists they’ll keep Gian Piero Gasperini and their star men. “We want to reinforce and not weaken the squad.” The Orobici have been the surprise package of the season, as they currently sit in fourth place and only one point behind Inter, so as things stand are heading into the Champions […]
Cagliari: ‘Two clubs want Barella’
Cagliari: ‘Two clubs want Barella’
Cagliari director Marcello Carli admits they turned down an Atletico Madrid offer for Nicolò Barella, but “two Italian clubs want him.” The Italy international midfielder has been linked with the likes of Inter, Napoli, Roma and Arsenal. “It’s a dream to keep Barella, but to be perfectly honest, I’m not sure if it’s achievable,” director […]
Albiol: ‘Only Maradona won at Napoli’
Albiol: ‘Only Maradona won at Napoli’
Raul Albiol maintains Napoli’s first season under Carlo Ancelotti cannot be considered a failure. “Only Diego Maradona won the Scudetto here.” The defender returned after three months out injured and Napoli have secured second place in Serie A, but Juventus clinched their eighth consecutive Serie A title with more ease than usual. “It’s not entirely […]
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri FUMES for THREE reasons during Frankfurt first-half
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri FUMES for THREE reasons during…
The Blues boss is always animated on the touchline but was incensed with almost everyone in his vicinity during the opening 30 minutes of the Europa League semi-final. Sarri was constantly moving in and out of his technical area, opting to take a seat before jumping back up to the touchline throughout the nervy start. […]
How Champions League became a regret for Italy
How Champions League became a regret for Italy
09 May at 20:55 As Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool look to play in the final of the UEFA Champions League, the situation has become a one of regret for two Italian clubs. Spurs picked up a shocking 3-0 win over Ajax yesterday, despite being 2 nil down on the day on the day and 3 […]
Serie A manager merry-go-round: Where will Conte, Allegri and more end up?
Serie A manager merry-go-round: Where will Conte, Allegri…
09 May at 18:20 As the 2018/19 season draws to a close, with Juventus claiming yet another Scudetto title, so begins the transfer window. This summer, however, is a little different; with a greater number of managerial changes due to take place in Italy than in past summers. News has dominated the press today that […]
Agent of Spurs star hints at Napoli move
Agent of Spurs star hints at Napoli move
09 May at 17:35 Tottenham Hotspur completed English football’s second miracle comeback in two consecutive days last night as, like Liverpool, the club overturned a 3-0 aggregate deficit at half-time to qualify for the Champions League final on away goals – thanks to a hat-trick from Brazilian forward Lucas Moura. Spanish striker Fernando Llorente also […]