Author Archives: James Grundy
Ancelotti sees a future for PSG target at Napoli
Ancelotti sees a future for PSG target at Napoli
06 April at 11:15 Napoli midfielder Allan was on the cusp of a big-money move to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in January. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis eventually put a €120m+ price tag on the Brazilian but there were reports that PSG were prepared to offer at least €70-80m for the 28-year-old’s signature. Allan […]
Insigne: ‘Empty-handed Napoli irritates me’
Insigne: ‘Empty-handed Napoli irritates me’
Lorenzo Insigne eyes Europa League glory with Napoli and wants to stay “for a long time, but I could receive an offer I can’t refuse. It irritates me to be left empty-handed.” The local lad who took over the captaincy from Marek Hamsik spoke to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper and his comments have caused […]
Insigne: ‘My problem with Higuain’
Insigne: ‘My problem with Higuain’
Lorenzo Insigne reveals why he cannot forgive former Napoli teammate Gonzalo Higuain. “He never once came to say hello.” The Argentina international had the best season of his career at the Stadio San Paolo, scoring a record-breaking 36 Serie A goals, but only weeks later walked away to join their rivals Juventus. When he also […]
The problem with Sarri comparing Gonzalo Higuain to Luis Suarez
The problem with Sarri comparing Gonzalo Higuain to Luis Suarez
Maurizio Sarri was asked about Gonzalo Higuain’s form in the press conference yesterday, and that perhaps wasn’t a surprise. The striker, who had such success under Sarri at Napoli, was bought as a desperate “silver bullet” to try and get the team scoring goals more regularly. Instead, he has really struggled. Olivier Giroud looked a […]
Napoli, Insigne hints at possible departure
Napoli, Insigne hints at possible departure
06 April at 09:30 Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has given a lengthy interview to Il Corriere dello Sport in which he discussed his future; and the possibility of moving elsewhere – as well as commenting on Napoli’s upcoming Europa League ties with Arsenal.“I’m better and almost perfect, now Ancelotti decides. It is clear that my thoughts are […]
Inter consider Real Madrid stars amongst priority signings for the summer
Inter consider Real Madrid stars amongst priority signings…
06 April at 10:15 Inter Milan will be going through a transitional period in the summer. Head coach Luciano Spalletti is likely to leave the club and the Nerazzurri management wish to bring Antonio Conte in as his replacement; a year after the former Juve boss left Chelsea to be replaced by ex-Napoli man Maurizio […]
Probable line-ups: Juventus v Milan
Probable line-ups: Juventus v Milan
Juventus are expected to start Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic and Federico Bernardeschi, while Milan look to Fabio Borini and Pepe Reina. It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri could win their eighth consecutive Scudetto this weekend, if they beat Milan and Napoli lose to Genoa […]
Insigne: ‘Offer I can’t refuse…’
Insigne: ‘Offer I can’t refuse…’
Lorenzo Insigne admits his future at Napoli is anything but secure. “I am 28 years old and it could happen that I receive an offer I can’t refuse.” The homegrown talent took over the captaincy after Marek Hamsik’s January move to China, but interest from the likes of Liverpool and PSG seem to have had […]
Roma’s Injury Crisis: What Can We Learn From Napoli?
Roma’s Injury Crisis: What Can We Learn From Napoli?
Napoli[1]’s coaching staff draw admiring glances all around Italy for their club’s fitness record over the last few seasons, consolidated this year by the arrival of Ancelotti and his forward-thinking entourage on top of already impressive results before them. Their aura is very similar to Fabio Capello’s coaching staff of the 2000s. The temptation to […]