Author Archives: James Grundy
Juventus Player Ratings: Khedira counts
Juventus Player Ratings: Khedira counts
Juventus beat Chievo at the Stadio Bentegodi on Saturday night to go top of the Serie A table, with Napoli due to play on Sunday. Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain got on the scoresheet as the Bianconeri made the most of two red cards from the Chievo players to win the game late in the […]
Khedira: ‘Not an easy game’
Khedira: ‘Not an easy game’
Sami Khedira insists “it was not an easy game” for Juventus, even against a Chievo side that went down to nine men. His goal broke the deadlock at the Bentegodi in a 2-0 result only after Samuel Bastien and Fabrizio Cacciatore were sent off. “The important thing is that the victory arrived, as this was […]
Inter, pursuit of Fabian Ruiz for June ongoing
Inter, pursuit of Fabian Ruiz for June ongoing
Inter are conduction a serious pursuit of Betis’ Fabian Ruiz. The 1996-born player has a release clause of €15m, which Inter are hopeful to unlock. But the clause could be doubled to €30m if ongoing extension talks are completed with Betis. Inter are remaining vigilant in their pursuit of the player, who is very interested […]
Line-ups: Chievo-Juventus
Line-ups: Chievo-Juventus
Juventus rely on Douglas Costa and Stefano Sturaro for tonight’s trip to Chievo, as they can temporarily leapfrog Napoli. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Sassuolo-Atalanta on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri sit only one point behind leaders Napoli, who host Bologna tomorrow afternoon, […]
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta not a fluke’
Gasperini: ‘Atalanta not a fluke’
Gian Piero Gasperini believes success is “not a fluke” and Atalanta can become regular European contenders after thrashing Sassuolo 3-0. “I like the spirit of the team, the way they faced this match. They were a little disappointed with the result and the performance against Napoli, but reacted straight away,” the Coach told Sky Sport […]
Serie A live: Chievo-Juve |Confirmed lineups and live commentary
Serie A live: Chievo-Juve |Confirmed lineups and live commentary
27 January at 19:47 Chievo are set to take on Juve in what will be a crucial game for the Bianconeri team. With a win tonight, Allegri’s team would be first in the Italian Serie A standings (at least up until tomorrow’s Napoli game vs Bologna). You can follow all of the action here on Calciomercato.com. MATCH PREVIEW: – Juventus […]
HT: Atalanta lead at Sassuolo
HT: Atalanta lead at Sassuolo
Andrea Masiello’s header has given Atalanta the half-time lead away to Sassuolo, but the goalkeeper should’ve done better. Follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Neroverdi had been transformed under Beppe Iachini and had Matteo Politano in the starting XI despite Napoli and Juventus engaging in a bidding war over his […]
Sassuolo, Carnevali: “Politano wants to leave for Napoli, we have to think about what’s best for the club”
Sassuolo, Carnevali: “Politano wants to leave for…
First “public” declaration from Sassuolo regarding the Politano move to Napoli. The Neroverde director, giving an interview to Sky Sport, has admitted there are negotiations between both teams, keeping the position of not wanting to sell him though, at least not now: “Was it Politano’s last game with Sassuolo? There are a lot of rumors, […]
Man Utd hold talks with Napoli star tipped as Carrick replacement
Man Utd hold talks with Napoli star tipped as Carrick replacement
Manchester United have reportedly held talks with the agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho over a potential move. Jose Mourinho is said to be on the lookout for midfield reinforcements before the winter transfer window closes on Wednesday night, despite admitting that United are unlikely to add to the signing of Alexis Sanchez this month. The […]
Carnevali: ‘Politano wants to leave’
Carnevali: ‘Politano wants to leave’
Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali admits Matteo Politano “told us he wants to go” to Napoli, but Juventus are also now interested. The winger is valued at €25m and in the starting XI for this evening’s Serie A encounter with Atalanta. “I don’t think it’s Politano’s last game for Sassuolo. It’s true there are many offers […]