Author Archives: James Grundy
Report: Ventura signs for Chievo
Report: Ventura signs for Chievo
Gian Piero Ventura has agreed a two-year contract with Chievo after Lorenzo D’Anna was sacked today, report Sky Sport Italia. The 70-year-old took several hours to make a decision, as he was unsure about the initial proposal of a contract to the end of the season with an option for another year. According to Sky […]
Bernardeschi False 9 for Italy
Bernardeschi False 9 for Italy
Italy are expected to use Federico Bernardeschi as a False 9 with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Chiesa in the friendly against Ukraine. It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). According to the latest reports, Roberto Mancini will retain his 4-3-3 formation even after losing […]
U21: Marchizza added to Italy squad
U21: Marchizza added to Italy squad
Italy’s Under-21 side has called in Crotone defender Riccardo Marchizza for a friendly against Belgium after Sebastiano Luperto and Giuseppe Pezzella pulled out. The game kicks off at the Dacia Arena in Udine on Thursday at 17.30 UK time (16.30 GMT). It will be followed by another test with Tunisia at the Stadio Romeo Menti […]
Former Inter owner: ‘I would appreciate Marotta at Inter’
Former Inter owner: ‘I would appreciate Marotta at…
09 October at 17:15 Former Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti believes that he would like to have Beppe Marotta at the nerazzurri helm. Marotta shocked the world recently by announcing his exit from Juventus, following the club’s 3-1 win over Napoli some weeks ago. Reports have linked him with a move to Napoli, but Marotta has been in talks with Inter over the past week or so. Moratti was recently […]
Official: Ballardini out, Juric in
Official: Ballardini out, Juric in
Genoa have officially confirmed that they have sacked Davide Ballardini, replacing him with former Coach Ivan Juric. The Grifone have won three of their last five Serie A matches, and sit just three points off fourth place with a game in hand. Despite that, it was reported earlier today that the defeat to Parma at […]
Ghoulam nears Napoli return
Ghoulam nears Napoli return
Faouzi Ghoulam is expected to train with the Napoli squad over the international break, so he could be called up for the trip to Udinese. The Algerian hasn’t played in over a year, after suffering with a ruptured cruciate ligament and then a broken knee cap. He has been cleared to return to training, and […]
Meret ready to return
Meret ready to return
Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret is believed to be close to a return, and just needs the go-ahead from club doctors. The youngster broke a bone in his arm in his first training session after signing from Udinese, so is still to make his debut for the Partenopei. His injury saw the club sign David Ospina, […]
Liverpool news: Sky Sports delivers verdict on Premier League title chances after poor run
Liverpool news: Sky Sports delivers verdict on Premier League…
That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit Craig Bellamy, who says that the Reds are still playing well despite not winning any of their last four matches. Jurgen Klopp’s team drew 0-0 with champions Manchester City on Sunday after having previously lost and drawn to Chelsea and lost to Napoli in the Champions League. The […]
Inter, Napoli avoid sanctions
Inter, Napoli avoid sanctions
Inter and Napoli have avoided any sanction for fans setting off flares, after demonstrating they did everything in their power to prevent it. There are strict liability regulations in force in Serie A, meaning each club is responsible the behaviour of their own fans. The Giudice Sportivo found that both Inter and Napoli fans set […]
Liverpool news: Craig Bellamy reveals which Chelsea star would be great for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool news: Craig Bellamy reveals which Chelsea star…
That’s the view of former Reds striker Craig Bellamy, who says that Jurgen Klopp needs a defensive midfielder who is more creative. Jorginho joined Chelsea from Napoli in the summer for a fee of around £57m and has hit the ground running. He has started all eight Premier League matches so far for his new […]