Author Archives: James Grundy
Howedes out until 2018
Howedes out until 2018
Benedikt Howedes is out until 2018 with a thigh strain, confirmed Juventus, while Mario Mandzukic remains in doubt for the Champions League against Olympiacos. The Bianconeri gave an update on the fitness levels of the three players who missed last night’s 1-0 win at Napoli. Howedes has been diagnosed with a serious setback, a lesion […]
Juventus broke a Serie A scoring record last night
Juventus broke a Serie A scoring record last night
02 December at 14:36 En route to their first clean sheet in Napoli since 1997, Juventus set a record on the other side of the pitch last night. Gonzalo Higuain’s early, and lone, goal secured the 44th consecutive Serie A match with a goal for the Bianconeri, a new record. You have to go back […]
Insigne doubt for Feyenoord
Insigne doubt for Feyenoord
Lorenzo Insigne is a huge doubt to feature against Feyenoord in the Champions League after muscular problems in Napoli-Juventus. The forward limped off during the 1-0 defeat at the Stadio San Paolo last night. Coach Maurizio Sarri confirmed Insigne has been suffering from a recurring groin inflammation since returning from international duty last month. According […]
Higuain’s brother hits out at De Laurentiis
Higuain’s brother hits out at De Laurentiis
02 December at 13:30 Nicolas Higuain, Gonzalo’s brother, has hit out at Aurelio de Laurentiis after the Argentine scored and celebrated in controversial fashion in Juve’s win over Napoli yesterday.Higuain’s strike in the 15th minute was enough to hand the Old Lady all three points in a game that saw Napoli push forward and dominate […]
Juventus expect summer bidding war for Alex Sandro amid Chelsea links
Juventus expect summer bidding war for Alex Sandro amid…
02 December at 12:30 Serie A giants Juventus expect to witness a bidding war to unfold for their Brazilian full-back Alex Sandro, reports say.The 26-year-old sat out of Juventus’ 1-0 win over Napoli on Friday and it would have been disappointing for the full-back, considering the fact that he has made only eight starts in […]
Higuain explains goal celebration against Napoli
Higuain explains goal celebration against Napoli
02 December at 12:00 Juventus star forward Gonzalo Higuain has explained his celebration after he found the back of the net in last night’s Serie A clash against Napoli.The goal proved enough to hand the Old Lady all three points on the day, taking Juve just a single point behind the Naples based side, who […]
Juventus outclass Napoli to set Serie A on fire | FIFespresso
Juventus outclass Napoli to set Serie A on fire | FIFespresso
Juventus[1] destroyed Napoli[2] at the Stadio San Paolo, in a tactical masterpiece by the Bianconeri, topped off by Gonzalo Higuain[3]’s goal. Despite scoring just one goal, Juve could have scored more and showed a difference in mentality that could be decisive in the Scudetto race. Can Napoli react? And will Juve make the most of […]
Allegri: Not conceding is exactly what Juventus need
Allegri: Not conceding is exactly what Juventus need
Being able to shut Napoli down and stop them playing their usual style, as well as a stong defensive performance were the keys to Juventus gettting a 1-0 win over Napoli, Bianconeri coach Massimiliano Allegri has said. Former Partenopei idol Gonzalo Higuain made it five goals in five appearances against Napoli, as he opened the […]
Sarri: Higuain is a phenomenon
Sarri: Higuain is a phenomenon
After Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Juventus, Partenopei boss Maurizio Sarri has heaped praise on goalscorer Gonzalo Higuain, whose winning goal decided the tie. Former Partenopei idol Higuain made it five goals in five appearances against Napoli, as he opened the scoring just 13 minutes in. The Argentine’s strike also means Juventus have broken their own […]