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Napoli-Juve: Team updates and preview
Napoli-Juve: Team updates and preview
01 December at 15:15 Our own Matthew Klimberg (@KlimbergCalcio) stepped in front of the camera and dove deep into the situation surrounding tonight’s battle for Serie A supremacy between Napoli and Juventus. Find out why you can expect a high-scoring affair as the new guard of Italy hosts the old one, and who will be […]
Napoli vs Juventus preview: Maurizio Sarri’s side have golden chance to open up seven-point lead over their title rivals at top of Serie A standings
Napoli vs Juventus preview: Maurizio Sarri’s side…
Is it finally Napoli’s time? So often the nearly men of Italian football in recent seasons, they have never had a better opportunity to emerge from the enormous shadow of Juventus[1]. We’re into December now and Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli team remain unbeaten in their opening 14 Serie A[2] fixtures, winning 12 of them to establish […]
Howedes faces ‘long spell out’
Howedes faces ‘long spell out’
There are fears that Juventus defender Benedikt Howedes faces “a long spell out” after his latest thigh injury. Howedes was ruled out of Friday’s clash with Napoli due to the problem, and Tuttosport reports it is a cause for concern, with his condition to be assessed in the next few hours. The German was sidelined […]
Napoli, Maggio is the favorite over Mario Rui: the probable XI for Sarri
Napoli, Maggio is the favorite over Mario Rui: the probable…
With their big match against Juventus getting nearer to kickoff, Napoli have begun to solidify their lineups. The attacking trio will remain unchanged for Sarri, and the midfield should remain stable as well. The only doubt is in defense, where the left back role left vacant by an injured Ghoulam must be filled. The favorite […]
Juventus, Barzagli will miss match versus Napoli: the latest on Allegri’s lineup
Juventus, Barzagli will miss match versus Napoli: the latest…
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is dealing with a few injuries as he prepares to face Napoli later today. After Mario Mandzukic’s injury now the Tuscan coach will also be without Andrea Barzagli, as reported by Sky Sport’s Giovanni Guardala’ the plan is to change formation and have Blaise Matuidi start. Here’s Juventus expected lineupBuffon, De […]
Pjanic trolls Napoli ahead of Napoli-Juve clash
Pjanic trolls Napoli ahead of Napoli-Juve clash
01 December at 14:00 Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has trolled Napoli, ahead of the Old Lady’s Serie A clash against the partenopei on Friday.Massimiliano Allegri’s men are currently third in the Serie A table, four points behind table toppers Napoli and two points behind Inter Milan. A win will help them close the gap on […]
Juve go 4-3-2-1 at Napoli?
Juve go 4-3-2-1 at Napoli?
Juventus will reportedly spring a tactical surprise against Napoli on Friday by lining up in a 4-3-2-1 formation. Juve had been tipped to play in a 3-4-2-1 at the San Paolo, but Tuttojuve.com claims Max Allegri has made a late switch to the system also known as the ‘Christmas Tree’. Consequently, Andrea Barzagli would be […]
Juve: Update on Higuain’s status for Napoli clash
Juve: Update on Higuain’s status for Napoli clash
01 December at 12:40 Only hours before their titanic clash against Napoli, Juventus has received positive news on the injury front. Though it’s unconfirmed, it appears that striker Gonzalo Higuain has recovered enough to make Max Allegri’s starting lineup. According to Sky Sports, the Argentine will spearhead the Bianconeri attack with Paulo Dybala and Douglas […]
Zoff: Napoli have something extra
Zoff: Napoli have something extra
Juventus legend Dino Zoff has admitted that Napoli “have something extra” on his former club ahead of Friday’s Serie A showdown. Napoli go into the match at the San Paolo four points clear of Juve, and Zoff believes that can be extended to seven thanks to their ‘crazy’ improvement under Maurizio Sarri and playing at […]
Tonelli out of Napoli squad
Tonelli out of Napoli squad
Lorenzo Tonelli joins Faouzi Ghoulam and Arkadiusz Milik out of Napoli’s squad for their crunch encounter with Juventus on Friday. The match kicks off at 19:45 GMT tonight – click here for a preview. Tonelli has been dropped on technical grounds, but there is a place in the squad for Primavera left-back Michael Scarf, who […]