Author Archives: James Grundy
Serie A’s Headline Acts Take Centre Stage… Part Two
Serie A’s Headline Acts Take Centre Stage… Part Two
The opening fixture of the weekend sees a much improved Cagliari take on Sampdoria. The hosts are making progress and have taken an average of 1.43 points per game with Diego Lopez (10 points in seven games), while they picked-up only 0.75 per game with Massimo Rastelli in eight matches. Sampdoria have lost consecutive Serie […]
Atleti: No Vrsaljko talks, but…
Atleti: No Vrsaljko talks, but…
Atletico Madrid insist they have not spoken to any Serie A clubs about Sime Vrsaljko but admit “we’ll see in January.” Vrsaljko has been heavily linked with the likes of Napoli and Juventus, given their lack of available full-backs, but Atleti’s President made it clear the Croat was still his player. “He’s happy in Madrid […]
Tottenham transfer news round-up: Former Liverpool midfielder linked
Tottenham transfer news round-up: Former Liverpool midfielder…
The latest transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham Hotspur. With the January transfer window rapidly approaching, Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with several players who could possibly improve their squad. Here’s a round-up of the latest rumours surrounding the club: Tottenham are said to be interested in signing Suso from AC Milan. Capable of playing as a […]
Tottenham should use Vincent Janssen as bait in an attempt to sign Napoli ace Arkadiusz Milik
Tottenham should use Vincent Janssen as bait in an attempt…
Napoli are reportedly interested in Vincent Janssen, and Tottenham Hotspur could use it to their advantage. Mauricio Pochettino has worked wonders since taking over as manager of Spurs in May 2014, but he still has a lot of work to do, if he is to guide his side to major honours. One particular area of […]
Allegri awaits ‘real’ Alex Sandro
Allegri awaits ‘real’ Alex Sandro
Max Allegri warns Juventus have yet to see “the real Alex Sandro” this season, despite his contribution against Olympiacos midweek. Alex Sandro’s form has noticeably dropped from last term after a summer that saw him heavily linked with Premier League champions Chelsea, but the left-back played a key role in Juve’s opening goal during their […]
Juventus, Allegri:”We’d be lying if we said this has been the real Alex Sandro”
Juventus, Allegri:”We’d be lying if we said this has…
After defeating Napoli at the San Paolo and getting out of the group stage of the Champions League, Juventus are ready to face Inter tomorrow. Manager Massimiliano Allegri discussed some of his key players in the pre match press conference:”Tomorrow some players will rest because those who played a lot of matches are tired. We […]
Allegri: Buffon unlikely, Dybala…
Allegri: Buffon unlikely, Dybala…
Juventus boss Max Allegri admits Gianluigi Buffon is ‘unlikely’ to face Inter on Saturday but insists Paulo Dybala’s dip in form “doesn’t worry me.” Buffon missed Juve’s 2-0 win at Olympiacos midweek with a calf injury, and Allegri suggested Wojciech Szczesny would line up between the sticks for the Derby d’Italia. “Winning at Napoli was […]
Allegri reveals injured stars, plays down importance of Juve-Inter
Allegri reveals injured stars, plays down importance of…
08 December at 12:38 On the eve of tomorrow’s titanic clash between Juventus and Inter Milan, Max Allegri stepped up to the microphones and explained how he’s preparing the Bianconeri to take on a Serie A leading team yet again. ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TOMORROW’S MATCH: “Tomorrow’s match may not decide who wins the Scudetto, […]
Preview – Juventus vs Inter: A Derby D’Italia Da Scudetto?
Preview – Juventus vs Inter: A Derby D’Italia Da Scudetto?
High-flying Inter travel to Turin to take on eternal enemies Juventus in a match that can have a great impact on who may end up on top of the league at the end of the season. Match on Saturday at 2045 CET. After the San Siro demolition of Chievo last Sunday which saw the Nerazzurri […]
Chelsea emerge as latest club to target Gremio star Arthur after Barcelona shirt row
Chelsea emerge as latest club to target Gremio star Arthur…
GETTY Gremio star Arthur is a man in demand as Barcelona and Chelsea pursue him The 21-year-old Brazilian midfield ace was thought to be all set to join Barcelona. But the Catalan club’s South American representative has antagonised Gremio top brass by making the player don a Barca kit. Arthur has shone in the continent’s […]