Author Archives: James Grundy
Gallery: VAR creates controversy aplenty and leaves Serie A in a frenzy
Gallery: VAR creates controversy aplenty and leaves Serie…
28 January at 21:30 Even by Serie A’s standards, today has been an unbelievable day in terms of refereeing controversy with several coaches left in a state of incredulity at what went on. Bologna boss Roberto Donadoni was furious at not one but two decisions during his side’s match against Napoli, while Lazio tactician Simone […]
Liverpool eye up former Lazio star as Coutinho replacement
Liverpool eye up former Lazio star as Coutinho replacement
28 January at 21:45 According to the latest reports from British tabloid Daily Star, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is scouting several players who could potentially replace Philippe Coutinho, who recently joined Barcelona. One of these is former Lazio forward Keita Baldé Diao, who is now plying his trade at reigning Ligue 1 champions Monaco. […]
Napoli v Bologna: Official Line-Ups
Napoli v Bologna: Official Line-Ups
Having turned down the chance to move south and fight for the Scudetto this January, Bologna’s Simone Verdi will be hoping to show Napoli exactly what they’re missing when he visits the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old had the opportunity to join the Partenopei and to reunite himself with Maurizio Sarri, but […]
Maurizio Sarri: “Juventus are superior to Napoli”
Maurizio Sarri: “Juventus are superior to Napoli”
28 January at 20:15 Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was in a good mood after having watched his side defeat Bologna at home at the Stadio San Paolo by 3-1 after having gone a goal down after 1 minute when former Inter striker Rodrigo Palaciogave the visitors the lead. However Napoli came back and Sarri praised his team for this […]
Sarri: Juventus are superior in every way
Sarri: Juventus are superior in every way
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was understandably pleased with his side’s efforts as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to see off a tricky Bologna on Sunday afternoon[1]. The result sees the Partenopei return to the top of the Serie A table, taking them back ahead of Juventus who had leapfrogged them on Saturday with their win […]
Sarri praises Napoli reaction
Sarri praises Napoli reaction
Maurizio Sarri heaped praise on Napoli’s reaction to going a goal behind to Bologna after 25 seconds. The Partenopei were stunned by Rodrigo Palacio’s early goal for the visitors but recovered to run out 3-1 winners. “We did well to react after a goal conceded after 30 seconds,” Sarri commented after seeing his side reclaim […]
Bologna: Donadoni furious with referee after Napoli win
Bologna: Donadoni furious with referee after Napoli win
28 January at 17:53 Bologna boss Roberto Donadoni was not happy with his side’s 3-1 away defeat against Napoli. The Italian tactician hit out at the referee Mazzoleni for a few decisions he made. “The referee did not want to lose time with VAR”, Donadoni told Sky Sport. “If Masina’s foul is a penalty, then […]
Mertens plays down fixture controversy
Mertens plays down fixture controversy
28 January at 18:06 Napoli star Dries Mertens talked to Sky Sport after scoring a brace in his side’s 3-1 win over Bologna on Sunday afternoon. The azzurri went one goal down in the first minute but managed to end the first half with a 2-1 lead. “We had a wrong approach”, Mertens said. “It […]
Mertens warns Napoli despite win
Mertens warns Napoli despite win
Dries Mertens issued a warning to his Napoli teammates despite their 3-1 win over Bologna this afternoon. The Partenopei fell behind to Roberto Donadoni’s team after only 25 seconds of the match at the San Paolo but recovered strongly to regain their place at the top of Serie A. However, Belgium international Mertens believes his […]