Author Archives: James Grundy
Hazard: Sarri suits my style
Hazard: Sarri suits my style
Eden Hazard has spoken out in support of Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri. “The way he likes to play is more like my philosophy of football.” Sarri has come under fire after recent heavy defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City, but Hazard made it clear he was enjoying life under the former Napoli Coach – despite […]
Teen charged with racism
Teen charged with racism
A teenage supporter of a Serie D club has been charged with racially abusing a referee. Calciomercato.com reports the 18-year-old Lupa Roma ultra called Cuban official Julio Milan Silvera ‘a piece of ****, a ****** referee, a n****r’ at the end of his side’s 3-3 draw with Ostiamare. The website explains plain-clothed police officers approached […]
Chelsea news: Ian Wright admits worrying concern over Maurizio Sarri’s tactics
Chelsea news: Ian Wright admits worrying concern over Maurizio…
Sarri is still in his first season of charge of the Blues, and so far he has guided them to the Carabao Cup final while also sitting sixth in the Premier League. However, an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth followed by Sunday’s 6-0 humiliation to Manchester City have raised questions over the Italian’s future. His […]
Silva open to Milan return, but…
Silva open to Milan return, but…
Sevilla striker Andre Silva admits he misses Italy and is in regular contact with Milan but warns he will only return if he is promised first-team football. Silva joined Sevilla on loan with an option to buy from Milan last summer and has gone on to score 11 goals for the Spaniards, but the former […]
Four months out for Albiol?
Four months out for Albiol?
Napoli defender Raul Albiol will reportedly miss the rest of the season after choosing to undergo surgery. Reports had suggested Albiol would be back in two months as he considered stem cell therapy, but Corriere dello Sport writes he will not be back until June after opting to go under the knife. The newspaper explains ‘the […]
Maurizio Sarri SLAMMED over ‘surprising’ Chelsea decision – ‘Why would you move him?’
Maurizio Sarri SLAMMED over ‘surprising’ Chelsea…
Maurizio Sarri has been questioned over his N’Golo Kante tactics (Pic: Getty) Jorginho was Chelsea’s only new arrival in the summer, brought in from Napoli along with Blues boss Sarri. The Italian has slotted into a defensive midfield role so far this term, which has seen Kante pushed further forward in a new, unorthodox position. […]
Revitalised Man Utd a different prospect for injury-hit PSG, admits Tuchel
Revitalised Man Utd a different prospect for injury-hit…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his side could not be meeting a rampant Manchester United[1] in the Champions League last 16 at a worse time with the French champions shorn of star forwards Neymar and Edison Cavani. United have been transformed since the sides were drawn together in December by caretaker manager Ole Gunnar […]
Monchi: ‘Nothing in Herrera links’
Monchi: ‘Nothing in Herrera links’
Monchi explains why Roma made no January signings and insists “there is nothing” in links with Porto midfielder Hector Herrera. The Giallorossi host Porto in the Round of 16 this evening, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “This is an important game, the players know that, so I hope they play well!” the director […]
Matip happy with his fitness levels
Matip happy with his fitness levels
Joel Matip has insisted that his fitness levels are high ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich next week. Jurgen Klopp has seen his defensive options limited for the Reds’ last 16 fixture against the Bundesliga giants, but the former Schalke star has made assurances that he is ready for action. Matip has featured […]