Author Archives: James Grundy
Laurent Koscielny makes Europa League claim
Laurent Koscielny makes Europa League claim
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny believes the Europa League is a ‘top competition’, The Gunners are in the second successive season of tackling the second tier of European football after failing to return to the Champions League. Arsenal made light work of the group stages, but shockingly lost their round of 32 first leg clash with […]
Magnin: ‘Too much respect for Napoli’
Magnin: ‘Too much respect for Napoli’
FC Zurich Coach Ludovic Magnin believes they “showed too much respect” to Napoli and want to give them a real game at the San Paolo. The Partenopei won the Europa League Round of 32 first leg 3-1 in Switzerland, putting them in a commanding position. “We didn’t play to our usual level in the first […]
Revealed: the four clubs that want to sign Icardi in the summer
Revealed: the four clubs that want to sign Icardi in the summer
20 February at 19:10 There are 4 clubs rumored to be interested in Inter striker Mauro Icardi as his relationship with the Nerazzurri shows no signs of healing. According to Sportmediaset, his agent Wanda Nara, flaunted the availability of her client in recent days and already four clubs have shown interest. Inter’s old rival Juventus […]
Chelsea fans RAGE at claims Arsene Wenger would be ‘great’ Maurizio Sarri replacement
Chelsea fans RAGE at claims Arsene Wenger would be ‘great’…
The former Napoli boss has come under fire in recent weeks for a string of poor results – including a 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth and 6-0 thrashing against Manchester City. His substitutions in the latest loss against Manchester United on Monday invoked the wrath of fans at Stamford Bridge. If Pep Guardiola’s City inflict more misery […]
Mourinho: ‘Juve can win or go out’
Mourinho: ‘Juve can win or go out’
Jose Mourinho believes Juventus are “just as likely to win the Champions League as go out” to Atletico Madrid, while one of Inter, Napoli, Chelsea, Lazio and Sevilla “must win the Europa League.” The Bianconeri visit Atleti at 20.00 GMT this evening, you can follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. “I think Juventus […]
“He has a great importance in this lower position” – Didier Deschamps understands why Sarri persists with Kante in offensive midfield
“He has a great importance in this lower position” –…
It’s a bit strange to see N’Golo Kante make forays upfront alongside Willian and Eden Hazard like he’s done this season, but Maurizio Sarri has repeated many times, he does not see the France international in the defensive midfield role. Jorginho has occupied that position due to the specific demands Sarri has for the deep-lying […]
‘Sarri’s sacking would be good for Roma and Inter’
‘Sarri’s sacking would be good for Roma and…
20 February at 17:15 Sarri sacking could be good news for Inter and Roma: the journalist Fabio Santini , a market expert, spoke to 7Gold about what is happening at Chelsea after the heavy defeats against Manchester City in the league and the internal debacle in the FA Cup against Manchester United. “These are […]
Meret: No worse than Donnarumma
Meret: No worse than Donnarumma
Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret has insisted that ‘I don’t feel inferior’ to Italy rival and fellow young gun Gianluigi Donnarumma. Meret and Donnarumma are considered Italy’s two goalkeepers of the future, but the Napoli shot-stopper is two years older and has been held back by injuries, while the Milan glovesman recently celebrated his 150th appearance […]
Serie A Recap: Inter upend Sampdoria as Icardi, wife watch from stands
Serie A Recap: Inter upend Sampdoria as Icardi, wife watch…
Despite the absence of Mauro Icardi, Inter Milan managed to beat Sampdoria 2-1 in Serie A after a dramatic finale on Sunday. All the goals came in a five-minute spell with Danilo D’Ambrosio and Radja Nainggolan scoring for Inter, either side of Manolo Gabbiadini’s equalizer. Inter remained third but again moved four points clear of […]
Khedira to miss time after treatment for heart problem
Khedira to miss time after treatment for heart problem
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has undergone successful treatment for a heart problem and will be out of action for a month, the Italian champions confirmed on Wednesday. The Germany World Cup[1] winner had already been ruled out of the midweek Champions League tie at Atletico Madrid because of atrial arrhythmia – an irregular heartbeat. Juventus […]