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Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp makes huge Alisson decision for season ahead
Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp makes huge Alisson decision…
The Reds boss does not plan to rotate his star shot-stopper for European action. Liverpool[1] were drawn alongside PSG, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade in Group C last week. The Champions League has previously offered Klopp the chance to switch between Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet in the sticks. Karius has now joined Besiktas on […]
Napoli hoping international break will ease defensive issues
Napoli hoping international break will ease defensive issues
As Serie A campaign pauses for the international break, Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to use the lack of match action to rectify some of his new sides defence deficiencies. The Partenopei conceded three times without reply against Sampdoria on Sunday night, doubling the number of goals that have been scored against them […]
Capello: ‘Roma didn’t play’
Capello: ‘Roma didn’t play’
Former Roma Coach Fabio Capello “didn’t like” the performance against Milan and advises them to play “9-0-1”. The Giallorossi lost 2-1 at San Siro thanks to Patrick Cutrone’s last-gasp goal, and the man who coached them to the Scudetto in 2001 was in the stands. “I’d divide the Giallorossi’s game into two sections,” Capello explained […]
Three clubs fined
Three clubs fined
Napoli, Sampdoria and Spal have all been fined after this weekend’s Serie A action, but there are no new player suspensions. The Lega Serie A releases its disciplinary report after ever round of the season, detailing fines, warnings and bans. There were no red cards in the top flight this season, and there are no […]
Alisson set for Champions League number one spot
Alisson set for Champions League number one spot
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does not intend to rotate his goalkeepers during the Champions League this season. The Guardian reports[1] that Simon Mignolet will struggle for game time in Europe this season. It had been claimed that Klopp could look to offer the Belgian some first-team football in Europe during the group stages of the competition, but that […]
Napoli met the agents of Mertens: the decision on the clause
Napoli met the agents of Mertens: the decision on the clause
04 September at 12:00 Napoli wants to renew the contract of Dries Mertens. As Il Mattino writes, before the match with Sampdoria, the Partenopei’s sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli met the player’s entourage. With his current contract expiring in 2020, Napoli’s plan is to extend the contract and thus eliminate the €28m release clause, while maintaining his […]
Lafont suffers thigh injury
Lafont suffers thigh injury
Fiorentina goalkeeper Alban Lafont has suffered a thigh injury, and will be monitored “over the next few weeks”. The 19-year-old joined the Viola from Toulouse this summer, and has played in both of their opening two Serie A games. However, he could miss the trip to Napoli after the international break after suffering a thigh […]
Chelsea news: Two Blues stars have proven they’re world class under Sarri – Pat Nevin
Chelsea news: Two Blues stars have proven they’re world…
That is according to Blues legend and pundit Pat Nevin. Jorginho has been a revelation in midfield since joining from Napoli for £57m in the summer. The Italy international was snapped up from under the nose of reigning champions Manchester City. And the 26-year-old has quickly settled to life in London, helping Chelsea[1] win all […]
Napoli, player salaries: Insigne best paid
Napoli, player salaries: Insigne best paid
04 September at 09:45 With a total of €94m per season, Napoli has the fourth highest wage bill in Serie A. La Gazzetta Dello Sport have released the player salaries of the entire Napoli squad, as seen below. Insigne €4,6m (2022) Mertens €4m (2020) Hamsik €3,5m (2020) Koulibaly €3,5m (2023) Callejon €3m (2020) Milik €2,5m (2021) […]