Author Archives: James Grundy
Allegri: ‘More pressure on Napoli’
Allegri: ‘More pressure on Napoli’
Max Allegri believes there’s more pressure on Napoli to win the league than Juventus because “it’s the only objective they have”. The Bianconeri are six points clear at the top of Serie A, and they face Maurizio Sarri’s side on Sunday night in Turin. “Juventus have 84 points right now, and in another season that […]
Gattuso: ‘Not worried by Milan’
Gattuso: ‘Not worried by Milan’
Gennaro Gattuso insists “I’m not worried” by Milan’s lack of goals because “the important thing is to create chances”. The Rossoneri have scored only twice in their last four games, and haven’t won any of those, leaving them with a mountain to climb to reach the top four. “Reading the Press I see you’re focusing […]
Gattuso: ‘Belotti like Shevchenko’
Gattuso: ‘Belotti like Shevchenko’
Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso says Torino’s Andrea Belotti is the best striker he’s seen since Andriy Shevchenko – “when he’s fit he’s the complete striker”. The Rossoneri face the Granata in Turin tomorrow night, and their Coach is full of admiration for the Toro number 9. “I’ve always said he’s the one who surprised me […]
Napoli fans allowed at Juventus
Napoli fans allowed at Juventus
It has been confirmed that Napoli will be allowed away fans at Juventus, though not those from Campania. Fixtures between the two sides have been heated in recent years, and as a result away fans are usually banned. Juve weren’t allowed away supporters at the San Paolo earlier this season, but the Partenopei will have […]
Agent: ‘Napoli made Torreira bid’
Agent: ‘Napoli made Torreira bid’
Lucas Torreira’s agent confirms “an official offer” from Napoli, but Sampdoria want to wait to see if they can get more than the €25m release clause. The midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer move to the Partenopei, and his release clause makes him a relatively cheap option in the current market. “Napoli made […]
Juve, Allegri admits he is no rush to decide Juventus future amid Chelsea links
Juve, Allegri admits he is no rush to decide Juventus future…
17 April at 12:32 Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri took to media ahead of the bianconeri away clash to Crotone: “It’s the most important game we have this week, more important than Napoli. It would be important to play against Napoli with a gap of six points between them and us. Tomorrow’s Crotone clash will be […]
Juventus, Allegri:”Pjanic will miss Crotone match. I need to evaluate Bernardeschi today”
Juventus, Allegri:”Pjanic will miss Crotone match. I need…
After the win against Sampdoria on Sunday, Juventus players are getting ready to face Crotone in a mid week Serie A match with the game against Napoli looming. The bianconeri’s manager Massimiliano Allegri discussed the schedule and the condition of some of his key players in the pre match press conference:”Between the two matches we […]
Allegri: ‘Crotone matters more’
Allegri: ‘Crotone matters more’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri insists “of the two games we have this week, the most important and the most decisive is tomorrow” at Crotone. The Bianconeri face their Scudetto rivals Napoli in Turin on Sunday night, but first they travel south for a midweek clash with the Squali. “Of the two games we will have […]
Ones to Watch in Week 33
Ones to Watch in Week 33
There’s no respite in Serie A, with a midweek round which will be crucial in the relegation battle and the European race. The Scudetto showdown between Juventus and Napoli is looming on the horizon, but there’s a full round of action to come before that. Here’s what to look out for in Week 33 of […]
Genoa, Perin: “The transfer rumors don’t bother me, my mind is on the pitch. Italy? It’s a goal of mine, not an obsession”
Genoa, Perin: “The transfer rumors don’t bother…
Genoa’s captain Mattia Perin discussed his team’s season so far in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport: “At the start of the season we thought we could finish in an higher position, but reality is different. Now we are safe from relegation and we want to turn our season from mediocre to decent”, Said […]