Author Archives: James Grundy
Italy revamp with Armenia
Italy revamp with Armenia
Italy can complete a perfect qualifying record for Euro 2020 when hosting Armenia tomorrow, but Roberto Mancini plans changes. It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo on Monday at 19.45 GMT. The Azzurri already set a new all-time record of 10 consecutive victories and can end Group J with 10 wins out of […]
Napoli, Mertens-Callejon: Renewal offers and details
Napoli, Mertens-Callejon: Renewal offers and details
17 November at 12:20 With their respected contracts expiring in June 2020, Napoli need to act fast in terms of reaching a solution with star players Mertens and Callejon. While the renewal seems complicated, Corriere dello Sport has today unveiled what were the last proposals of De Laurentiis to both players: “For Mertens and Callejon there […]
Mancini’s Euro 2020 Italy takes shape
Mancini’s Euro 2020 Italy takes shape
Roberto Mancini said he won’t be making “experiments” ahead of Euro 2020, so the short-list for the squad of 23 is already taking shape. The Azzurri secured their spot as top seeds in the draw for the tournament, which will take place on November 30, thanks to a 100 per cent record in qualifying. They […]
Arsenal Plotting A £43m Swoop For Spanish Defensive Gem: A Viable Target For The Gunners?
Arsenal Plotting A £43m Swoop For Spanish Defensive Gem:…
According to The Sun[1], Arsenal are preparing a move for Pau Torres in the upcoming January transfer window. The Villarreal centre-back has been identified as the ideal target for Unai Emery as he plans to solve the club’s defensive woes. However, the Gunners will need to meet Torres’ £43 million release clause if they are to […]
Zoff: ‘Italy can win Euro 2020’
Zoff: ‘Italy can win Euro 2020’
Dino Zoff believes Roberto Mancini’s Italy can win Euro 2020, making up for past failures, while Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alex Meret are the future of Italian goalkeeping. The Azzurri legend was speaking to the Corriere dello Sport on a number of topics, and believes that Italy should’ve won more European Championships than their lone 1968 […]
Napoli to dock half squad salary?
Napoli to dock half squad salary?
President Aurelio De Laurentiis is reportedly trying to sue Napoli players for damages to the club’s image, docking half their salary. The open warfare between club and squad drags on after the team refused to go back into a training retreat, interrupting the week-long stay several days early. Ever since then, Napoli have been in […]
Mateo Kovacic enjoying playing in Lampard’s ‘more direct, more aggressive’ football
Mateo Kovacic enjoying playing in Lampard’s ‘more direct,…
Frank Lampard joined Chelsea this summer and has tweaked the style of play at the club. He has encouraged his players to be more direct, free, and aggressive in their play. The change has seen improvements in many players individually and as well as their team play, making them an enjoyable outfit to watch this […]
Liverpool Could Raid Turmoil Hit Napoli For Italian Attacker: Would This Speedster Be A Good Fit?
Liverpool Could Raid Turmoil Hit Napoli For Italian Attacker:…
According to a recent report by The Daily Mail[1], Italian Serie A outfit Napoli are currently undergoing an internal crisis, wherein the players have begun to clash with the back-room management team. Although the club hierarchy have attempted to resolve the issue over the last couple of days, the Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has […]