Author Archives: James Grundy
Line-ups: Verona-Juventus
Line-ups: Verona-Juventus
Juventus visit Verona and find a new role for Paulo Dybala as trequartista behind Gonzalo Higuain and Mario Mandzukic. It kicks off at the sold out Stadio Bentegodi at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. Napoli have already secured the title of Winter Champions by reaching the halfway stage of the […]
Napoli’s Sarri hits back at Zenga over VAR controversy
Napoli’s Sarri hits back at Zenga over VAR controversy
30 December at 19:20 Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has hit back at Crotone coach Walter Zenga’s statements after yesterday’s Serie A clash between the sides that the Partenopei won thanks to a goal from captain Marek Hamsik in the first half. With the win, Napoli were crowned Serie A winter champions as they currently have a 4 […]
Di Francesco blasts Roma after Sassuolo draw
Di Francesco blasts Roma after Sassuolo draw
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco was left furious at the mistakes that allowed Sassuolo to snatch a 1-1 draw against his side on Saturday. Having taken the lead through Lorenzo Pellegrini in the first half, the Giallorossi looked on course for victory but were pegged back by a late Simone Missiroli header, and were duly […]
Manchester United set sights on Napoli midfielder
Manchester United set sights on Napoli midfielder
30 December at 14:15 Manchester Evening News suggests that Manchester United have set their sights on Napoli midfielder Jorginho, as they look to replace Michael Carrick.Jorginho, 26, has been a vital player for Maurizio Sarri at the partenopei this season and since he joined from Hellas Verona in the winter of 2014. This season, the […]
Live updates: Serie A matchday 19
Live updates: Serie A matchday 19
30 December at 13:40 The ‘girone d’andata’ of Serie A ends today. Napoli have already secured their ‘campione d’inverno title’ and Juventus will be looking to close the gap with the partenopei as they face Verona away tonight. Before the Bentegodi clash, however, there will be plenty of action in Serie A. Roma are due […]
Fiorentina – Milan, the official line-ups
Fiorentina – Milan, the official line-ups
The 19th day of Serie A will end the first phase of the league, and has been “won” by Napoli thanks to yesterday’s win against Crotone. The program goes on with a game at the Franchi stadium between Fiorentina and Milan, at 12:30 (Italy time). Here are the official lineups:Fiorentina: Sportiello; Laurini, Astori, Pezzella, Biraghi; […]
Chiesa: ‘I’ve done nothing yet’
Chiesa: ‘I’ve done nothing yet’
Federico Chiesa discussed comparisons with father Enrico and being the face of the new Fiorentina. “We’ve not yet seen the real Federico Chiesa.” The Viola take on Milan today at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. Chiesa is the son of former Parma and Fiorentina star Enrico Chiesa, remarkably making his Serie A […]
Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho wants Napoli star and scouts Borussia Dortmund duo
Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho wants Napoli star and…
GETTY Napoli midfielder Jorginho wanted by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho Mourinho is in the market for a new holding midfielder as he prepares for life without 36-year-old veteran Michael Carrick. The Manchester United[1] captain has not played since September 20 after undergoing a heart procedure and is expected to hang up his boots next […]
Allan: ‘Napoli aiming for Scudetto’
Allan: ‘Napoli aiming for Scudetto’
“The objective is without doubt the Scudetto” said Napoli midfielder Allan, who joked with Maurizio Sarri about a potential Brazil call. The Partenopei beat Crotone 1-0 at the Stadio Scida last night to win the title of Winter Champions, remaining top of the Serie A table at the halfway stage. “The objective is without doubt […]
Vrenna: ‘Penalty snub scandalous’
Vrenna: ‘Penalty snub scandalous’
Crotone director general Raffaele Vrenna said the decision not to award a penalty against Napoli was “scandalous” in their 1-0 defeat. Last night, a Marek Hamsik goal proved the difference at the Stadio Scida. However, on 65 minutes there was a controversial incident when a corner struck Dries Mertens on the arm. Although his arm […]