Author Archives: James Grundy
Maggio: ‘Napoli hard work and fun’
Maggio: ‘Napoli hard work and fun’
Christian Maggio warns Napoli-Juventus “is not like any other game” and praised Coach Maurizio Sarri. “We work hard and have fun too.” It kicks off on Friday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “This is not like any other game and I feel that, especially as I have been at Napoli for […]
Higuain hand op ‘too risky’?
Higuain hand op ‘too risky’?
Gonzalo Higuain is racing against time to be ready for Napoli v Juventus tomorrow night, but there are conflicting views on his hand injury. It kicks off on Friday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. Pipita only had surgery to stabilise a broken metatarsal/finger in his hand this week, but wants to […]
OFFICIAL – Allegri names Juve squad for Napoli fixture: Higuan included
OFFICIAL – Allegri names Juve squad for Napoli fixture:…
30 November at 18:40 Juventus coach Max Allegri has revealed which players he has called up for tomorrow night’s fixture in the Serie A at the Stadio San Paolo against Napoli. The former Cagliari and AC Milan coach has decided to call up 21 players for the fixture, including former Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, who is deemed fully […]
Zola: ‘Asprilla constant trouble’
Zola: ‘Asprilla constant trouble’
Gianfranco Zola confessed Faustino Asprilla was “a constant search for trouble” at Parma and remembered being mocked for suffering the cold in England. The former Chelsea and Parma star spoke to The Guardian newspaper and was asked who was wilder between Parma teammate Asprilla and Napoli companion Diego Maradona. “Tino by miles. Tino was another […]
Dunga: ‘Details count in Napoli-Juve’
Dunga: ‘Details count in Napoli-Juve’
Carlos Dunga believes “details will make the difference” when Napoli and Juventus clash at the Stadio San Paolo tomorrow. It kicks off on Friday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “I think Napoli have been playing truly beautiful football for a long time and Juve are also doing very well,” the Brazilian […]
Juventus, Higuain called up for Napoli match: Mandzukic and Howedes out
Juventus, Higuain called up for Napoli match: Mandzukic…
Gonzalo Higuain has been called up by Juventus to face his old side, Napoli, at the San Paolo on Friday. The call up was in doubt as he had hand surgery earlier this week. Mario Mandzukic and Benedikt Howedes will not be available for the top of the table clash. Here is the full list […]
Mandzukic and Howedes miss Napoli
Mandzukic and Howedes miss Napoli
Gonzalo Higuain makes the trip to Napoli, but Juventus will be without injured Mario Mandzukic and Benedikt Howedes. It kicks off on Friday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. Higuain remains a huge doubt to feature, as he underwent surgery on a broken finger this week and was expected to only be […]
Giovinco: ‘Don’t know if Italy will call me’
Giovinco: ‘Don’t know if Italy will call me’
Sebastian Giovinco doesn’t know if his form for Toronto will be enough for an Italy call – “it’s not up to me”. The 30-year-old hasn’t played for his country since 2015, despite continually performing in Major League Soccer. This season he has scored 17 goals and provided six assists, with Toronto reaching the MLS Cup […]
Juventus stick with 3-4-2-1?
Juventus stick with 3-4-2-1?
Gonzalo Higuain trained with Juventus again today, but it’s expected he’ll be on the bench for Napoli as Max Allegri sticks with 3-4-2-1. The striker had surgery on his hand earlier this week, and it’s not clear if he’ll be fit to face his former side tomorrow. Allegri said in his pre-match Press conference that […]
Orsato for Napoli-Juventus
Orsato for Napoli-Juventus
Daniele Orsato has been announced as the referee for tomorrow’s Napoli-Juventus game. The league leaders welcome the Serie A champions to the San Paolo for what is being billed as a crucial match in the Scudetto race. Click here for a match preview. Today the AIA has announced the officials for Week 15, and Orsato […]