Author Archives: James Grundy
Inzaghi: ‘Scudetto talk not absurd’
Inzaghi: ‘Scudetto talk not absurd’
Simone Inzaghi says talk of Lazio winning the Scudetto is not absurd but warns his side have to be realistic. The Biancocelesti have 32 points from their opening 14 Serie A matches and lie fifth in the table ahead of tomorrow night’s meeting with Torino. However, dropped points by each of Inter, Napoli, Juventus and […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli created the chances’
Sarri: ‘Napoli created the chances’
Maurizio Sarri maintains Napoli are back on track in terms of performance after their 0-0 draw with Fiorentina. “We created many chances.” A victory would’ve put the Partenopei on top of the table, as Inter were held by Juventus last night, but they again failed to score from open play. “Our first half was a […]
Pioli: ‘Fiorentina deserve credit’
Pioli: ‘Fiorentina deserve credit’
Stefano Pioli acknowledges Napoli “have lost sharpness lately, but I want to give credit for the result” to Fiorentina after their draw. “We had a good game, the forwards did fine work and Napoli made us run a lot, but we went beyond the result and performance. The important thing is that Fiorentina are here,” […]
Fiorentina roadblock keeps Napoli out of top spot
Fiorentina roadblock keeps Napoli out of top spot
Napoli failed to take top spot after Inter’s 0-0 draw with Juventus, as the Azzurri were held to their own goalless scoreline at home against Fiorentina on Sunday. Sitting two points back of the Nerazzurri, Saturday’s Derby d’Italia result opened the door for Maurizio Sarri’s men to reclaim first place in Serie A, however the […]
Napoli wasteful with Fiorentina
Napoli wasteful with Fiorentina
Napoli wasted a golden opportunity to recapture the top of Serie A, as they were again toothless in attack against Fiorentina. Lorenzo Insigne, Arkadiusz Milik and Faouzi Ghoulam were sorely missed in the stalemate at the Stadio San Paolo. A victory would’ve allowed Maurizio Sarri’s men to leapfrog Inter and get back on top of […]
Fiorentina legend suggests Chiesa may be on the move
Fiorentina legend suggests Chiesa may be on the move
10 December at 16:45 Fiorentina has had a rather underwhelming start the the 2017-18 campaign so far. Perhaps the main bright spot, thus far, has been the emergence of young stars Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Simeone. Unfortunately for Viola fans, they’re likely to soon experience life without at least one of them. Former Fiorentina player […]
African Stars Watch – AS IT HAPPENED– 10 December 2017
African Stars Watch – AS IT HAPPENED– 10 December 2017
by Graeme Jackson Sunday Dec 10, 2017. 17:16 Than you for joining us on AfricanFootball.com for what was our LIVE African Stars Watch coverage of players in action on the European continent on Sunday, 10 December 2017.Commentary:All times CAT17h30 – We conclude our ASW with news that it’s now 2-0 to Verona away to Alfred Gomis’ […]
Full debut not enough for ambitious Schick
Full debut not enough for ambitious Schick
Czech forward Patrik Schick was pleased to have made his full Roma debut, but could not hide his disappointment as he marked the occasion with a goalless draw at Chievo. The summer signing from Sampdoria has found playing time hard to come by so far because of injury, but made his first start for the […]
Transfer News LIVE: Mkhitaryan wants Man Utd talks, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal rumours
Transfer News LIVE: Mkhitaryan wants Man Utd talks, Chelsea,…
GETTY Chelsea star Eden Hazard is not thinking about leaving Stamford Bridge Transfer News LIVE updates: All the latest gossip from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and the rest of the Premier League. Sunday, December 10. 2:45pm: Jack Wilshere has spoken out about his future at Arsenal with his contract at the club coming to an […]
Di Francesco: Roma were only missing a goal
Di Francesco: Roma were only missing a goal
Following Roma’s 0-0 draw with Chievo, Giallorossi boss Eusebio Di Francesco feels his side did everything right, apart from putting the ball in the back of the net. A stunning display from Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino denied Roma and made sure the Giallorossi only left Verona with one point. “I saw the Roma that I […]