Author Archives: James Grundy
Sarri decision this month
Sarri decision this month
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to make a decision on his future this month, amid rumours he could leave. The tactician is being increasingly linked with a departure from the Stadio San Paolo, as talks on his contract renewal have been postponed. According to Neapolitan newspaper Il Mattino, the club is expected a decision […]
Mandzukic back for Coppa
Mandzukic back for Coppa
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic will reportedly miss the Bologna game, but he should be fit for the Coppa Italia final with Milan. The Croatian suffered a deep wound to his lower right leg after a tackle by Inter’s Matias Vecino, and had 10 stitches on Sunday. According to today’s Corriere dello Sport, the injury will […]
Reina says goodbye to Napoli
Reina says goodbye to Napoli
It’s reported that Pepe Reina is taking the Napoli team to dinner tonight, ahead of his departure for Milan at the end of the season. The goalkeeper is out of contract on June 30, and it’s believed he has already signed a pre-contract agreement with the Rossoneri. There are three games remaining this season, but […]
Two main reasons Brendan Rodgers will not take charge of Chelsea as Antonio Conte replacement
Two main reasons Brendan Rodgers will not take charge of…
Chelsea are going to go deep into another manager search in the coming summer transfer window, with Antonio Conte set to leave the club, but Brendan Rodgers will not be part of any list drawn up due to two main reasons revealed by a report in the Daily Mail[1]. The Mail reports the Blues top […]
Chelsea, Man Utd and City targets ‘set for Napoli exit’
Chelsea, Man Utd and City targets ‘set for Napoli exit’
01 May at 13:30 Serie A giants Napoli could be willing to sell three of their most prized assets in the upcoming summer transfer window, a report from CalcioNews24 states. The partenopei are currently second in the Serie A table, four points off table-topping Juventus, who picked up an thrilling 3-2 win over Inter this past week. […]
Roma & Lazio’s transfer policy: is this sustainable for Serie A in Europe?
Roma & Lazio’s transfer policy: is this sustainable…
01 May at 14:00 On the heels of Juventus’ stunning elimination in Istanbul against Galatasaray, it almost felt impossible for a Serie A team to be a legitimate contender in the Champions League. While Conte’s famous use of the word “agghiaciante” became a popular meme on social media, his prediction that it would be at […]
Sarri decision this month
Sarri decision this month
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to make a decision on his future this month, amid rumours he could leave. The tactician is being increasingly linked with a departure from the Stadio San Paolo, as talks on his contract renewal have been postponed. According to Neapolitan newspaper Il Mattino, the club is expected a decision […]
Club’s official radio in Italy reports Antonio Conte and top Italian coach are set to swap jobs in summer
Club’s official radio in Italy reports Antonio Conte and…
It may sound ludicrous but ahead of a busy summer of transfers and managerial merry-go-round, many of these reports are likely to fill the media landscape, as a radio station in Napoli says Maurizio Sarri and Antonio Conte could swap roles next summer. Football Italia[1] quote Napoli’s official radio, Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, as saying […]
Paper talk: Sarri gives Chelsea transfer hope, Man Utd €400m bid
Paper talk: Sarri gives Chelsea transfer hope, Man Utd €400m…
01 May at 12:00 Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is one of Chelsea’s potential candidates to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea next season. The Italian manager is one of the most appreciated coaches in Europe and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly wants to take him to the Stamford Bridge. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and […]
Tactical Analysis – Inter 2 – 3 Juventus: Heartbreak
Tactical Analysis – Inter 2 – 3 Juventus: Heartbreak
All eyes were on this Derby d’Italia as Inter looked to continue on their race for a UEFA Champions League spot whilst Juventus were now only a point ahead of their title challengers, Napoli with the men from Naples stealing all three points in Turin last weekend. With that being said, this match was always going to be a fascinating […]