Author Archives: James Grundy
Sarri: ‘No Napoli crisis’
Sarri: ‘No Napoli crisis’
Maurizio Sarri hit back at suggestions Napoli are “in crisis” after their defeat to Juventus, as Champions League qualification is in the balance against Feyenoord. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT and the only hope of qualifying is to beat Feyenoord and Manchester City also defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. “It could be […]
Napoli, Sarri:”Replace Insigne? I’m tempted to play with ten players tomorrow since some say I never rotate”
Napoli, Sarri:”Replace Insigne? I’m tempted to play…
Napoli are set to play in the last match of their Champions League group tomorrow, they’ll need to beat Feyenoord and hope that Manchester City defeats Shakhtar to pass the round. Manager Maurizio Sarri was asked how he’ll replace Insigne during the pre match press conference:”To prove those who say I never rotate right, tomorrow […]
Line-ups: Olympiacos-Juventus
Line-ups: Olympiacos-Juventus
Juventus are without Gigi Buffon, Mario Mandzukic and Miralem Pjanic, but rely on Juan Cuadrado and Douglas Costa against Olympiacos. It kicks off in Athens at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action from this game and Roma-Qarabag on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri have one foot in the Champions League Round of 16, as the […]
Cannavaro brothers reunite in China?
Cannavaro brothers reunite in China?
Sassuolo defender Paolo Cannavaro could retire from football in January to join his older brother Paolo at Guangzhou Evergrande. According to Napoli Magazine, the two siblings plan to be reunited in China as part of the same coaching staff. Paolo is 36 years old and was expected to hang up his boots at the end […]
Mertens: ‘I’d lose teeth for Napoli’
Mertens: ‘I’d lose teeth for Napoli’
Dries Mertens said he’d gladly lose another two teeth against Feyenoord if that meant Napoli getting through to the Champions League Round of 16. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT and the Partenopei need both a victory in Holland and for Manchester City to beat Shakhtar Donetsk away from home. The task has […]
Napoli, Mertens: “I’d lose two teeth to get to the next round. It’s important to win, then we’ll see what the others have done”
Napoli, Mertens: “I’d lose two teeth to get…
With the absence of Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Martens will carry most of Napoli’s weight upfront: he’s ready and waiting for tomorrow’s game. Decisive game for Napoli with an away game against Feyenoord. Here are Mertens’ words in press conference: “Insigne is a great footballer, he will be missed but we have many players able to […]
Van Beek: ‘Napoli stronger than Shakhtar’
Van Beek: ‘Napoli stronger than Shakhtar’
Feyenoord defender Sven van Beek believes Napoli “are a stronger team than Shakhtar Donetsk,” but will try to halt their Champions League progress. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT and the Partenopei need both a victory and for Manchester City to beat Shakhtar in order to progress. “They are both good sides, but […]
Napoli offer Ounas for Verdi
Napoli offer Ounas for Verdi
Bologna have joined Inter in pushing for Bologna talent Simone Verdi during the January window and could offer Adam Ounas in exchange. Verdi is a 25-year-old right-sided winger who can also play on the left or as a support striker. He is remarkably two-footed, to the degree that he recently scored free kicks with both […]
‘Feyenoord want to win’
‘Feyenoord want to win’
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says Feyenoord “want to beat Napoli” tomorrow, despite having nothing to play for. The Dutch side have already been eliminated from the Champions League, while the Partenopei need a win to have any chance of progressing to the Last 16. Even that may not be enough, as they’re also relying on Manchester […]
Napoli hot on Atletico defender’s heels, ahead of Juve
Napoli hot on Atletico defender’s heels, ahead of Juve
05 December at 17:15 Napoli are set to make a big bid which could swing the Sime Vrsaljko sweepstakes their way, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport. The Croatian has been a ghost since joining Atletico Madrid at the beginning of last season. A star in Italy with Sassuolo and hotly pursued by Juventus at the […]