Author Archives: James Grundy
Napoli Forward Hints Reunion With Former Manager At Chelsea: Should The Pensioners Move In?
Napoli Forward Hints Reunion With Former Manager At Chelsea:…
In a recent interview with the Times[1], Napoli forward Dries Mertens discussed the possibility of reuniting with his former manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea next summer. The Belgian attacker was a part of the Napoli team who were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Liverpool following their narrow 1-0 defeat at Anfield on […]
Juve, Allegri: “It’s never fun to lose but we did achieve our objective”
Juve, Allegri: “It’s never fun to lose but we…
12 December at 23:37 Max Allegri spoke to Sky Sport (via Calciomercato.com) after the Young Boys-Juve (2-1) game, here is what he had to say on the matter: “Result? Well we never want to lose but we did achieve our two objectives: to pass to the next phase and to finish first of the group. As I said, it’s never nice to lose but so […]
Chelsea set to open talks over deal for Arsenal target Hysaj
Chelsea set to open talks over deal for Arsenal target Hysaj
Chelsea have opened talks with Napoli over a deal for Arsenal target Elseid Hysaj in the January transfer window. According to Calcio Mercato[1], Chelsea are looking to negotiate a lower price for Hysaj, with his current release clause set at €50m. The report claims that Chelsea are wary about paying over the odds for a […]
Liverpool news: European giants eyeing Champions League Round of 16 showdown against Reds
Liverpool news: European giants eyeing Champions League…
Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp could face his former side in the Champions League knockout rounds (Pic: GETTY) The Reds booked their place with a crucial 1-0 win over Napoli yesterday thanks to Mohamed Salah’s first-half strike. Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League as the only unbeaten side. […]
Champions League Draw: Who can Liverpool face? When is it? Can they play Man Utd?
Champions League Draw: Who can Liverpool face? When is it?…
Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages last night with a tense and nervy 1-0 win over Napoli at Anfield. Mohamed Salah netted a fine solo effort and Alisson Becker pulled off a stunning late save to secure the memorable victory for Jurgen Klopp. It saw the Reds pip the Serie A […]
Liverpool news: Michael Owen makes Alisson transfer revelation after crucial Napoli save
Liverpool news: Michael Owen makes Alisson transfer revelation…
That’s according to former Reds striker Michael Owen. Jurgen Klopp’s side secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a 1-0 win against the Italian giants. Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game but it perhaps should have been more comfortable for the hosts, with Sadio Mane missing a flurry of […]
Milik hits out at ‘armchair critics’
Milik hits out at ‘armchair critics’
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik defended his performance and last-gasp chance against Liverpool, hitting out at “armchair critics.” The substitute had a massive opportunity to score the equaliser in stoppages, but was denied by Alisson Becker from point-blank range. “These are situations where you don’t have time to think, you have to decide straight away and […]
Chelsea news: Why Maurizio Sarri WON’T face Napoli in Europa League last 32
Chelsea news: Why Maurizio Sarri WON’T face Napoli…
The Serie A outfit needed to avoid defeat to Liverpool to advance from Champions League Group C last night. But a 1-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side at Anfield means Napoli finished third and will be included in the Europa League draw for the last 32 of the competition. Chelsea have already secured qualification for […]
Joel Matip: Liverpool defender out for six weeks… How will January transfer plans change?
Joel Matip: Liverpool defender out for six weeks… How…
The 27-year-old picked up the nasty blow late on in the Reds’ crucial 1-0 victory over Napoli. Champions League progression to the knockout stages was secured thanks to the clean sheet. But Jurgen Klopp now faces an injury crisis at the back over the Christmas period. Joe Gomez is out for a similar length of […]
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk reveals key thing hero Alisson has brought to the Reds
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk reveals key thing hero Alisson…
Alisson, signed from Roma for £67m over the summer, pulled off a stunning late save to deny Napoli an equaliser in last night’s Champions League clash. Liverpool had to win at Anfield but almost suffered European heartbreak when it looked like Arkadiusz Milik would make it 1-1. But Alisson’s save meant Mohamed Salah’s first-half strike was […]