Author Archives: James Grundy
Milan shelve Higuain, Chelsea pounce?
Milan shelve Higuain, Chelsea pounce?
Multiple reports suggest Milan won’t take up their option to buy Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus, while he could even go to Chelsea in January. The Rossoneri had signed him on loan at a cost of €18m with an option to buy at the end of the season for a further €36m. That cost was already […]
Napoli Midfielder Gives Indication About Future Amidst Liverpool Interest: Should Klopp Move In For Him?
Napoli Midfielder Gives Indication About Future Amidst Liverpool…
According to a recent report by Calciomercato[1], Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski is still undecided on his future at Naples and claims that he is not sure whether he will sign a new contract with the Serie A outfit amidst interest[2] from Liverpool. The Polish midfielder’s current deal with Napoli runs out in the summer of […]
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho ready to AXE three in January in order to get major deal done
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho ready to AXE three in January…
The Portuguese is under pressure to keep his job following a miserable start to the season that leaves them in sixth place, fighting for their lives to stay in the race for the top four. Wednesday’s disappointing Champions League defeat at Valencia makes Sunday’s trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool crucial. Mourinho made it clear […]
Serie A Round 16 Preview: Cold snaps or joyful claps?
Serie A Round 16 Preview: Cold snaps or joyful claps?
As the festive season takes hold, hopefully for some coaches there will be more talk of presents than sack over the next couple of weeks. We begin in Milan where Inter, despite their lofty league position, have only won two of their last seven home league matches against Udinese (D1 L4). Visiting striker Kevin Lasagna […]
‘Hamsik critics don’t know football’
‘Hamsik critics don’t know football’
The agent of Napoli captain Marek Hamsik declares “those who have criticised him don’t know football”. The midfielder has been used in a deeper, more creative role by Carlo Ancelotti this season, but his form has been inconsistent. The Partenopei were knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool in midweek, with Hamsik criticised in […]
Alexander-Arnold injury not as bad as Matip or Gomez
Alexander-Arnold injury not as bad as Matip or Gomez
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury isn’t as serious as fellow defensive duo Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. However the German coach did concede that the news wasn’t ideal for anyone, with the 20-year old full-back set to miss out this weekend against Manchester United. Alexander-Arnold limped off against Napoli earlier this […]
Allan: ‘Elimination hard to accept’
Allan: ‘Elimination hard to accept’
Napoli midfielder Allan admits their Champions League exit is “hard to accept” but “there’s still the Europa League”. The Partenopei were eliminated on goals scored on Tuesday night, after losing 1-0 at Liverpool to leave the two teams level on points, head-to-head and goal difference. “It was hard to accept the elimination from the Champions […]
Mazzarri: ‘Torino fans must help us’
Mazzarri: ‘Torino fans must help us’
Torino Coach Walter Mazzarri wants “the whole stadium” to help his side in the Derby della Mole against Juventus tomorrow. The Granata face their city rivals on Saturday night, with the Bianconeri unbeaten in Serie A so far this season. “I hope that tomorrow the whole stadium, not just the Curva Maratona will help us […]
From England: Mertens could reunite with Sarri at Chelsea
From England: Mertens could reunite with Sarri at Chelsea
14 December at 17:40 Napoli’s striker, Dries Mertens, is courted by several teams big teams out in Europe. Among these, Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea are interested, the coach who launched the Belgian’s career while at Napoli. Having already signed Jorginho from Napoli, while Hysaj is reported to be close to the Stamford Bridge side, Chelsea could […]
Allan: Best spell of my career
Allan: Best spell of my career
Allan says he is experiencing ‘the highest point of my career’, despite Napoli’s Champions League exit. Napoli were demoted to the Europa League after their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool midweek, but the Partenopei nonetheless remain Juventus’ nearest challengers for the Scudetto, while Allan recently earned his first-ever Brazil call-up. “The disappointment was huge, but it […]