Author Archives: James Grundy
“We all cried together” – Sarri explains the moment he finally bonded with Chelsea team
“We all cried together” – Sarri explains the moment…
Maurizio Sarri’s time at Chelsea was pretty tetchy, both on and off the pitch. The enthusiasm for his style of play wore off quickly after the team stopped their strong Autumn run, and by the Spring tempers were wearing thin. He fell out with the fans, the players, and eventually those upstairs too. When Juventus […]
‘Sepe could return to Napoli’
‘Sepe could return to Napoli’
Luigi Sepe’s agent has confirmed that the Parma goalkeeper could re-join Napoli. “Gattuso really likes him for his characteristics.” Sepe was born in Naples and spent his entire career with the Partenopei before moving to Parma on a permanent basis last summer. However, Napoli could be in need of a new shot-stopper as Alex Meret […]
Sarri reveals Chelsea ‘conflict’
Sarri reveals Chelsea ‘conflict’
Maurizio Sarri admits he had a “conflicted” relationship with Chelsea’s players and “would never live” in England but that he “misses” the Premier League. Sarri led Chelsea to Champions League qualification and won the Europa League with them in 2019-20, but he made a swift return to Italy with Juventus last summer. “The higher you […]
Manolas: ‘Gattuso keeps us going’
Manolas: ‘Gattuso keeps us going’
Kostas Manolas says Gennaro Gattuso is keeping the Napoli squad going during the coronavirus lockdown. “We have a special relationship.” Napoli exited the Champions League and were sliding down the Serie A table when they sacked Carlo Ancelotti in December but won nine of their 15 games under Gattuso before the season came to a […]
Corsi talks up Bennacer potential
Corsi talks up Bennacer potential
Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer ‘has the quality to become a great player’, according to his former President at Empoli, Fabrizio Corsi. The Algeria international arrived from Napoli last summer and has played 20 Serie A games for the Rossoneri this season. His former chief has followed the progress at San Siro and praised the 22-year-old, […]
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Report: Everton in Allan talks
Report: Everton in Allan talks
Napoli midfielder Allan could be on his way to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti at Everton, who are reportedly in talks with his agent. The Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira claims the Brazilian midfielder has received an offer of €6m a year plus bonuses from the Toffees. Allan was one of Ancelotti’s most trusted men […]
Everton all in for Belotti
Everton all in for Belotti
Everton, Manchester United and Napoli are preparing possible summer swoops for Torino hitman Andrea Belotti. According to Tuttosport, the striker has long been a target for Carlo Ancelotti, even back when he was the coach of Bayern Munich and Napoli. Now that the tactician is in the Premier League with Everton, he feels Belotti would […]