Author Archives: James Grundy
Higuain loving English lifestyle
Higuain loving English lifestyle
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain is delighted to be reunited with Maurizio Sarri, who ‘gets the best out of me’, and feels more ‘relaxed’ in the Premier League. Higuain scored his first goals for Chelsea during their 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town on Saturday, and the former Napoli, Juventus and Milan striker is loving life as […]
Chelsea news: ESPN analyst defends Jorginho amid criticism – ‘that’s not his game’
Chelsea news: ESPN analyst defends Jorginho amid criticism…
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho was ‘mischaracterised’ coming into the Premier League – Bonetti (Pic: GETTY) That’s the verdict of ESPN analyst Matteo Bonetti, who believes people were wrong to think the midfielder would be a ‘Pirlo-esque’ player for Chelsea[1]. Jorginho initially hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge after joining from Napoli[2] in the summer. However, […]
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri SLAMMED by ESPN analyst – ‘he’s always been stubborn’
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri SLAMMED by ESPN analyst –…
That’s the verdict of ESPN analyst Matteo Bonetti, who says the Italian’s refusal to rotate was one of the negative aspects of his time at Napoli. Chelsea[1] boss Sarri has endured a rollercoaster of a week in the Stamford Bridge hot-seat. The Blues were first slapped with their heaviest Premier League defeat in 23 years […]
Italian papers respond to Roma-AC Milan: ‘Donnarumma saves Milan, Zaniolo a superstar’
Italian papers respond to Roma-AC Milan: ‘Donnarumma…
04 February at 10:30 AC Milan and Roma drew yesterday night in Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico and thus, both lost a golden opportunity to move forward in the rankings, in a tense and very dramatic race for a Champions League spot. Italian papers this morning had many words of appreciation, especially for the main protagonists of yesterday’s match: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Krzsystof Piatek and Nicolo Zaniolo. […]
Hamsik confirms Napoli exit?
Hamsik confirms Napoli exit?
Marek Hamsik has reportedly informed Napoli of his decision to leave the club for China. According to Il Mattino, Hamsik told Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis in a telephone conversation that ‘I can’t say no to such an offer,’ referring to Dalian Yifang’s offer of a three-year contract worth €27m. The newspaper adds De Laurentiis […]
Maurizi Sarri explains how Jorginho can be more effective
Maurizi Sarri explains how Jorginho can be more effective
Jorginho arrived at Chelsea with Maurizio Sarri, and the two are linked almost inextricably. The midfielder is the manager’s conduit on the field, and Sarri’s style is played using Jorginho’s rapid passing. The Italy international’s lack of assists had draw attention, and Sarri was asked about that in his press conference, and he inevitably defended […]
Chelsea news: Sarri’s future title plans could hinge on one man – and it’s not Eden Hazard
Chelsea news: Sarri’s future title plans could hinge…
That is the view of former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, who says that the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain could be the missing ingredient in Maurizio Sarri’s title ambitions. The Blues have made an inconsistent start to life under Sarri this season, beating champions Manchester City but losing to the likes of Bournemouth, Wolves and Leicester. […]
Gonzalo Higuain will flop at Chelsea… here’s why – Ian McGarry
Gonzalo Higuain will flop at Chelsea… here’s why –…
The Transfer Window podcast contributor doesn’t think that Chelsea play in a style that will suit Higuain’s natural game. The Argentine arrived at Chelsea last month on loan from Juventus and has linked up with Maurizio Sarri who managed him at Napoli. Higuain got off the mark for his new club at the weekend, scoring […]
VIDEO: Roma 1-1 AC Milan – Donnarumma to the rescue
VIDEO: Roma 1-1 AC Milan – Donnarumma to the rescue
AC Milan held on to fourth place with a 1-1 draw away to Roma thanks to Krzysztof Piatek’s first Serie A goal for his new club and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Pole, who joined from Genoa last month to replace Chelsea-bound Gonzalo Higuain, scored twice against Napoli in the Coppa Italia […]
Donnarumma stars as AC Milan hold Roma to draw
Donnarumma stars as AC Milan hold Roma to draw
AC Milan held on to fourth place with a 1-1 draw away to Roma thanks to Krzysztof Piatek’s first Serie A goal for his new club and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Pole, who joined from Genoa last month to replace Chelsea-bound Gonzalo Higuain, scored twice against Napoli in the Coppa Italia […]