Author Archives: James Grundy
Ronaldo still the bookies’ favorite for capocannoniere
Ronaldo still the bookies’ favorite for capocannoniere
27 August at 15:20 Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is still the favorite to end the season as the Serie A topscorer, bookies believe. Ronaldo has failed to find the net in the opening two games for the bianconeri and was denied brilliant by Lazio’s Thomas Strakosha this past weekend, but did get the assist for Mario Mandzukic’s second goal against the biancocelesti. Despite that, Ronaldo is […]
Hamsik agent: ‘Napoli aiming for title’
Hamsik agent: ‘Napoli aiming for title’
A member of Marek Hamsik’s entourage believes Napoli have “an obligation to try to win the Scudetto”. The Partenopei fell just four points short last season, setting a club record points total of 91 in the process. Carlo Ancelotti replaced Maurizio Sarri on the bench over the summer, and the 2018-19 season has started with […]
Mayor to sue ADL?
Mayor to sue ADL?
The mayor of Naples could reportedly sue Aurelio De Laurentiis, as well as serving notice against Napoli for missed rent payments for the Stadio San Paolo. The club and the city are at war over the stadium, which is owned by the local council. De Laurentiis has repeatedly derided the ground as “a toilet”, and […]
“They wanted my football here” – Maurizio Sarri admits Roman Abramovich demands attacking football at Chelsea
“They wanted my football here” – Maurizio Sarri admits…
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is currently getting some delightful football out of his Chelsea squad this season, barely a few weeks after he joined the club in the summer. The former Napoli tactician is not only a lover of the slick passing football but also gets the best out of his attackers by getting […]
Sarri reveals one thing Benitez ‘never did’ in Italy as Rafa slams doubtful ref calls
Sarri reveals one thing Benitez ‘never did’ in Italy…
27 August at 12:10 Rafa Benitez and Maurizio Sarri had only met twice in Serie A before yesterday’s Newcastle-Chelsea won by the Blues for 2-1 (CLICK HERE FOR FULL REACTIONS). Talking in press conference at the end of the game, Sarri said: “In Italy I’ve never seen Rafa play with five defenders. They were very […]
Chelsea news: Ruud Gullit rips into Maurizio Sarri for ‘strange’ tactical decision
Chelsea news: Ruud Gullit rips into Maurizio Sarri for ‘strange’…
That’s according to former Blues boss Ruud Gullit. The France international has established himself as one of the world’s best holding midfielders in recent years. After helping Leicester and Chelsea[1] to the Premier League title in successive seasons, Kante added to his trophy collection this summer by playing a starring role in France’s route to […]
Napoli to renew Zielinski
Napoli to renew Zielinski
Napoli are reportedly ready to offer Piotr Zielinski a contract extension until 2023, with a big wage increase. The Polish midfielder was the star man against Milan on Saturday night, scoring twice as the Partenopei came from 2-0 down to win 3-2. According to Tuttosport, there was interest in the former Udinese man this summer, […]
Luciano Spalletti: “We Made It Look Easy In First Half But Lost Too Many Duels In The Second”
Luciano Spalletti: “We Made It Look Easy In First Half…
Inter manager Luciano Spalletti addressed the gathered media during his post-match press conference at the San Siro and firstly spoke on what went wrong in the second half where Inter blew a two goal lead. “We probably made it look easy at the end of the first half, but in the second half we lost […]
Premier League Extra Time: Etienne Capoue slammed for reckless tackle on Wilfried Zaha
Premier League Extra Time: Etienne Capoue slammed for reckless…
A WATFORD star somehow avoided a red card for a shocking challenge on Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha, as an eventful game for the Ivorian international also saw him etch his name into the history books. It’s Premier League Extra Time! CAPOUE’S HORROR TACKLE ON ZAHA Etienne Capoue raking his studs down Wilfried Zaha’s Achilles had […]
Chelsea v Newcastle: Staggering passing stats that suggest Blues could challenge Manchester City
Chelsea v Newcastle: Staggering passing stats that suggest…
DEATH by passing. It’s a concept that has dominated Premier League tactical discussion since Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City revolution reshaped the landscape of the English game. But now a new pass master has arisen as Maurizio Sarri’s patented ‘Sarri-ball’ strategy begins to reap benefits at Chelsea, who overnight nabbed a 2-1 victory over Newcastle to […]