Author Archives: James Grundy
Mancini: ‘Uncertain Scudetto race’
Mancini: ‘Uncertain Scudetto race’
Roberto Mancini believes Juventus face an ‘uncertain’ and open Scudetto race from Inter, Napoli, Milan, Lazio, Roma and Atalanta. The Italy coach spoke at an awards ceremony and was asked about the 2020-21 title race. “Juve remain the most complete squad, but I believe it really will be an uncertain campaign and open to far […]
Genoa confirm 14 COVID-19 cases
Genoa confirm 14 COVID-19 cases
Genoa announce that 14 members of their match squad, believed to include 8-10 players, tested positive for COVID-19 after the game with Napoli. So far, only goalkeeper Mattia Perin and midfielder Lasse Schone have been confirmed to have Coronavirus. According to Sportitalia, the latest round of swabs following Sunday’s 6-0 defeat to Napoli found the […]
Line-ups: Bologna v Parma
Line-ups: Bologna v Parma
Bologna throw Scottish defender Aaron Hickey straight into the starting XI for his debut in the Emilia-Romagna Derby against Parma. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. Sinisa Mihajlovic defended his team’s performance after the 2-0 opening round defeat to Milan, decided […]
Mourinho growing desperate as shock Tottenham striker link emerges
Mourinho growing desperate as shock Tottenham striker link…
Crystal Palace frontman Christian Benteke is being linked with a shock switch to Premier League rivals Tottenham. The Eagles striker looks certain to end his nightmare spell at Selhurst Park by moving on before the window shuts in October. The Belgian, who was linked with a return to former club Aston Villa this summer, has […]
Man City end Koulibaly pursuit
Man City end Koulibaly pursuit
Manchester City have reportedly informed Napoli they are no longer interested in Kalidou Koulibaly after spending €53m plus Nicolas Otamendi on Ruben Dias. The Senegal international had been Pep Guardiola’s number one target in defence for several years, but this summer was the closest they came to a deal. Despite Napoli declaring they were open […]
Jose Mourinho growing increasingly desperate as shock Tottenham striker link emerges
Jose Mourinho growing increasingly desperate as shock Tottenham…
Crystal Palace frontman Christian Benteke is being linked with a shock switch to Premier League rivals Tottenham. The Eagles striker looks certain to end his nightmare spell at Selhurst Park by moving on before the window shuts in October. The Belgian, who was linked with a return to former club Aston Villa this summer, has […]
Man Utd and Everton eye Milik
Man Utd and Everton eye Milik
Manchester United and Everton have joined Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of Napoli outcast Arkadiusz Milik. The striker has been excluded from the squad because he refused to sign a new contract, while a deal with Roma fell through at the last minute. Tottenham had therefore become the new favourites for the Poland international centre-forward. […]
Genoa reach agreement with Sassuolo for Scamacca, while confident in completing Ranocchia deal
Genoa reach agreement with Sassuolo for Scamacca, while…
Before their match against Napoli, Daniele Faggiano discssed the need for Genoa to purchase a player for their attack. That reinforcement is expected to be Sassuolo’s Scamacca on loan, for whom an agreement was reached with the club. There could be further additions made with Andrea Ranocchia from Inter a target that Genoa are very confident in signing. The defender has given his approval for a move to […]
Agent: ‘Insigne out against Juventus’
Agent: ‘Insigne out against Juventus’
Agent Vincenzo Pisacane has revealed Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne will miss the match against Juventus. The Partenopei winger was replaced by Eljif Elmas after 22 minutes during the 6-0 win against Genoa on Sunday and his agent has revealed the Italy international is waiting for the necessary tests to show the extent of the injury. […]
Maran ‘hurt’ by heavy Napoli defeat
Maran ‘hurt’ by heavy Napoli defeat
Genoa coach Rolando Maran will analyse the heavy 6-0 defeat to Napoli and was coy on the proposed move for Mario Balotelli. The Grifoni started the season with a 4-1 win over Crotone but were battered by an impressive Partenopei in the second round. Maran was ‘hurt’ by the goals conceded in Naples and hopes […]