Author Archives: James Grundy
HT: Fiorentina and injuries scare Juve
HT: Fiorentina and injuries scare Juve
Fiorentina had the best chances with Franck Ribery and Dalbert, but Juventus hang on despite losing Douglas Costa and Miralem Pjanic to injury. Follow all the action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Sampdoria and Inter-Udinese on the LIVEBLOG. The Viola were without a single point so far this season and winless in 16 Serie […]
Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus: Live, second half gets underway
Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus: Live, second half gets underway
14 September at 13:55 The Serie A returns with promises to be an entertaining game at the Stadio Artemio Franchi when Fiorentina will host reigning Champions Juventus on Saturday. Both teams have had contrasting starts to the season so far, with Juventus in good form ever since the campaign started. Maurizio Sarri, who will be […]
Paratici: ‘Mandzukic to Qatar’
Paratici: ‘Mandzukic to Qatar’
Juventus director Fabio Paratici confirms Mario Mandzukic is heading towards Qatar rather than MLS or LAFC. “He has been an important player for us.” The Croatia international was left out of the squad travelling to face Fiorentina, as after being dropped from the Champions League squad list, his future seems to be elsewhere. “There are […]
Line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Fiorentina use Federico Chiesa and Franck Ribery in a 3-5-2 formation, while Maurizio Sarri is on the Juventus bench, starting Cristiano Ronaldo and Douglas Costa. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens and give your views on […]
Dragowski: ‘Ready for war’
Dragowski: ‘Ready for war’
Fiorentina goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski assured they are “ready for war” against arch-rivals Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “There is certainly pressure because it’s an important game for the city and fans, as the whole city was waiting for the Juventus […]
Szczesny: ‘Different with Sarri’
Szczesny: ‘Different with Sarri’
Wojciech Szczesny said Juventus are “ready” for Fiorentina’s forwards and admits it is “different” with Maurizio Sarri on the touchline. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. Cristiano Ronaldo is certainly feeling confident after bagging four goals for Portugal on international duty in one match. “It’s […]
Fiorentina v Juventus LIVE: Team news and line-ups
Fiorentina v Juventus LIVE: Team news and line-ups
14 September at 13:55 The Serie A returns with promises to be an entertaining game at the Stadio Artemio Franchi when Fiorentina will host reigning Champions Juventus on Saturday. Both teams have had contrasting starts to the season so far, with Juventus in good form ever since the campaign started. Maurizio Sarri, who will be […]
Liveblog: Serie A Wk3 Super Saturday
Liveblog: Serie A Wk3 Super Saturday
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games, as Fiorentina-Juventus is a grudge match, Napoli host Sampdoria and Inter welcome Udinese. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at 14.00 UK time at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, […]
Matuidi in Juve renewal talks
Matuidi in Juve renewal talks
In the space of a few weeks, Blaise Matuidi has seemingly gone from Juventus outcast to negotiating a new contract. The 32-year-old midfielder had been on the outskirts of the squad when Maurizio Sarri took over from Max Allegri this summer, but rejected potential moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco. He started Serie A games […]
