Author Archives: James Grundy
Ancelotti singles out underrated Napoli midfielder for specific praise
Ancelotti singles out underrated Napoli midfielder for specific…
Following Napoli’s 1-1 draw at home to Roma on Sunday night in Serie A action, coach Carlo Ancelotti was keen to highlight the role that Fabian Ruiz has played this season. The 22-year-old joined the club from Real Betis during the summer transfer window and has had a big impact in his early career at […]
Mertens disappointed by draw
Mertens disappointed by draw
Dries Mertens scored the late equaliser against Roma, but the Napoli striker was furious. “It’s a real shame, we had so many chances.” The Partenopei went behind early doors to a Stephan El Shaarawy effort and then dominated the rest of the match, but only scraped a late 1-1 draw through Mertens. “It’s a pity, […]
EDF: ‘Napoli deserved a point’
EDF: ‘Napoli deserved a point’
Eusebio Di Francesco admits Napoli “deserved a point” and explains Roma’s rather defensive approach was dictated by injuries. The Giallorossi took an early lead through Stephan El Shaarawy, but then defended for most of the game until capitulating to a late Dries Mertens equaliser. “It’s disappointing we conceded at the 90th, even if admittedly Napoli […]
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli made Roma play badly’
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli made Roma play badly’
Carlo Ancelotti was “very happy with the approach. Napoli kept the pressure on for 90 minutes and forced Roma to play in a way they didn’t enjoy.” Although it took a late Dries Mertens goal to snatch a point, the Partenopei dominated possession and had numerous chances. This 1-1 result means the gap between Napoli […]
Albiol: ‘It could’ve been worse’
Albiol: ‘It could’ve been worse’
Raul Albiol admits “it could’ve been worse” after Napoli scraped a 1-1 draw with Roma in the final minute. Although Dries Mertens scored a late equaliser, the Partenopei dominated for long periods and had numerous chances. Yet, at the same time, Albiol performed a goal-line clearance to deny Edin Dzeko a potential second goal. “Fortunately […]
Sarri sets new Chelsea record
Sarri sets new Chelsea record
Maurizio Sarri has set a new record as the first Chelsea manager ever to go unbeaten in his opening 10 Premier League games. The former Empoli and Napoli Coach still hasn’t tasted defeat in the tournament since replacing Antonio Conte this season. Today’s 4-0 demolition of Burnley was achieved without star man Eden Hazard, who […]
Roma, EDF: ‘Napoli deserved the draw’
Roma, EDF: ‘Napoli deserved the draw’
28 October at 23:26 Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco spoke to Sky Sport after the giallorossi 1-1 away draw at the San Paolo: “I am sorry for the goal of Mertens in the final minutes. We did well in the first half, we kept the ball possession but Napoli made us run in the second […]