Author Archives: James Grundy
Allegri: ‘Dybala dropped in Bologna’
Allegri: ‘Dybala dropped in Bologna’
Max Allegri has a decimated squad against Bologna, but still confirmed he’s dropping Paulo Dybala again. “I’m a Coach, not a guard dog.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri make the trip without injured Gigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Juan Cuadrado, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Benedikt Howedes. […]
Napoli’s Hamsik reveals where he wants to play in the future
Napoli’s Hamsik reveals where he wants to play in…
16 December at 14:20 Napoli’s Slovakian skipper Marek Hamsik has pledged loyalty to the club by saying that the partenopei kit has become his second skin. Now 30, Hamsik has been a regular for Napoli this season, having made 16 appearances in the Serie A for Maurizio Sarri’s men, scoring once and assisting once. Napoli […]
Napoli, Sarri’s expected lineup for match versus Torino
Napoli, Sarri’s expected lineup for match versus Torino
After a string of disappointing results, Napoli are looking to get back on track in Serie A. The partenopei will travel to Piemonte to face Torino, who are coming off arguably their best win of the season against Lazio on Monday night. Manager Maurizio Sarri is expected to be able to count on Lorenzo Insigne […]
Tottenham look to land £53m-rated Fiorentina winger
Tottenham look to land £53m-rated Fiorentina winger
Tottenham are eyeing Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also looking to land the winger, according to reports. His father, Enrico Chiesa, was an Italy international and he has started the season in good form with four goals in 14 appearances. Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Napoli and Roma are all reportedly interested in […]
Hamsik: ‘No Napoli regrets’
Hamsik: ‘No Napoli regrets’
Marek Hamsik insists he “couldn’t care less” about beating Diego Maradona’s record, but has no regrets at dedicating his career to Napoli. The Partenopei visit Torino today at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. Their captain has been on the verge of matching Maradona’s all-time club record of 115 goals for several months, […]
El Kaddouri-Higuain bomb prank
El Kaddouri-Higuain bomb prank
Former Napoli man Omar El Kaddouri reveals he sparked a bomb scare with ex-teammate Gonzalo Higuain and wrecking a photographer’s car. The Morocco international is now at PAOK Salonika, but was on the Napoli books from 2012 to January 2017, also with loan spells at Torino and Empoli. “The level in Greece isn’t great. The […]
Napoli option for Ljajic
Napoli option for Ljajic
Adem Ljajic could be heading to Napoli in an exchange of loans with Emanuele Giaccherini or Arkadiusz Milik after another Torino row. Serbia international Ljajic was dropped from the squad in the 3-1 win over Lazio on Monday evening. Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic explained it was because of “unacceptable behaviour” in training. Although the former Roma […]
David Pizarro on Serie A title race: “Juve have the best team but I hope Napoli win. Spalletti is a top coach”
David Pizarro on Serie A title race: “Juve have the…
Former Serie A player David Pizarro discussed the title race in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Spalletti is a top coach. Inter reflect his character, he is Inter’s top player”, says the Chilean. On his ex-coach at Fiorentina Montella, Pizarro believes that “the club has not helped him. Neither with the buys nor […]
Napoli bid €20m for Vrsaljko
Napoli bid €20m for Vrsaljko
Napoli reportedly offered €20m for Sime Vrsaljko, but Atletico Madrid want €25m and already rejected a proposal from Liverpool. The former Sassuolo full-back is one of the hottest properties on the January transfer market and isn’t getting enough playing time with the Colchoneros. According to Rai Sport, Napoli have formulated their latest offer of €18m […]
Ones to watch in Week 17
Ones to watch in Week 17
Christmas is approaching, in what is usually a quiet period for Serie A. Yet with the winter break not until January 6, the Scudetto race is as hot as ever. All of the top five dropped points in Week 16, so none of the challengers can afford to get it wrong this weekend. Here’s what […]