Author Archives: James Grundy
Juventus Stadium anniversary
Juventus Stadium anniversary
Today is the eighth anniversary of the Juventus Stadium’s first official match and the Bianconeri have won 79 per cent of their games here, losing just 10 out of 208. The arena was built over the old Stadio Delle Alpi and recently renamed the Allianz Juventus Stadium. It hosted the first competitive match on September […]
Jorginho reveals areas where he has improved since joining Chelsea
Jorginho reveals areas where he has improved since joining…
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has highlighted the areas in which he believes he improved during his debut campaign in the Premier League. Jorginho polarised opinion among the Chelsea community last season and was actually booed by his own supporters on multiple occasions during his first season in SW6. The Italian was heavily associated with manager Maurizio […]
Elmas: ‘Already feeling better’
Elmas: ‘Already feeling better’
Eljif Elmas reassured Napoli and North Macedonia fans that his ankle injury is not serious after X-Rays. “I am feeling better.” The midfielder was in agony and his right ankle had swollen up after an accidental clash during a training session ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2020 qualifier with Latvia. He was rushed to hospital for […]
Napoli hit injury blow: the details
Napoli hit injury blow: the details
08 September at 16:15 Serie A giants Napoli have been hit with an injury problem as Eljif Elmas has sustained a problem on international duty. Elmas joined Napoli earlier this summer from Turkish side Fenerbahce. The midfielder is known to be one of the best young players in the country. He has already made his […]
Despite injury, Chiellini wants to follow Juventus everywhere
Despite injury, Chiellini wants to follow Juventus everywhere
08 September at 16:55 Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini reportedly wants to follow the bianconeri everywhere, despite having sustained a serious knee injury. The Italian defender sustained a bad knee injury in training before the Juventus v Napoli game recently and has been ruled out for a majority of the season. He was seen at the […]
Elmas injury scare for Napoli
Elmas injury scare for Napoli
Napoli are anxiously awaiting news after Eljif Elmas was taken to hospital for X-Rays after an ankle injury with North Macedonia. The midfielder suffered a nasty knock to his right ankle during a training session and it’s reported the foot has swollen up. Elmas was rushed to hospital for X-Rays to check for potential fractures […]
Insigne eager to extend contract with Napoli: report
Insigne eager to extend contract with Napoli: report
08 September at 13:20 Italian Serie A giants Napoli star striker Lorenzo Insigne is eager to extend his contract with the club, as per Corriere dello Sport. The Italy international has been a real star for the Naples-based club ever since joining them in 2010 where he has scored 60 goals in 234 league appearances. […]
Chiellini to be non-playing captain
Chiellini to be non-playing captain
Giorgio Chiellini will reportedly continue to sit on the Juventus bench as a non-playing captain throughout his six-month lay-off. The 35-year-old defender tore his anterior cruciate ligament during training and had surgery in Innsbruck this week. He is not expected back on the field for at least six months, but that doesn’t mean Juve won’t […]
Careca: ‘Lukaku better than Icardi’
Careca: ‘Lukaku better than Icardi’
Napoli legend Antonio Careca maintains Romelu Lukaku is a better striker than Mauro Icardi. “The Argentine doesn’t make the difference.” Lukaku was brought in from Manchester United for €65m plus bonuses, a club record, while Icardi moved to PSG on loan with €75m option to buy. “Icardi could’ve played for Napoli and nobody would’ve blocked […]
Busquets: ‘Fabian will be the best’
Busquets: ‘Fabian will be the best’
Sergio Busquets expects Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong to become “the best in the world in their roles.” The Spain international has been very impressed with his Roja teammate, who at 23 is swiftly becoming a key figure in the Spain midfield. “Both Fabian and De Jong have a great deal […]