Author Archives: James Grundy
Strama: ‘Inter have Scudetto chance’
Strama: ‘Inter have Scudetto chance’
Andrea Stramaccioni sees a “great chance” for Inter to go top of Serie A, since Napoli and Juventus are playing each other on Friday. The Nerazzurri are two points behind the Partenopei and two ahead of the champions, but one or both of those sides will drop points this weekend. “I always follow Serie A […]
Raheem Sterling is Manchester City’s main man, claims Ilkay Gundogan: ‘He is having an unbelievable season’
Raheem Sterling is Manchester City’s main man, claims…
Ilkay Gundogan hailed Raheem Sterling[1] as ‘unbelievable’ after his Manchester City[2] team-mate netted yet another dramatic late winner. Sterling maintained his recent habit of scoring in the closing moments — this time six minutes into injury time — as the Premier League[3] leaders snatched a 2-1 victory over Southampton [4]at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. It […]
Made in Naples: Juventus and Conte’s famous three-man defence
Made in Naples: Juventus and Conte’s famous three-man defence
30 November at 14:40 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri seems to have decided he will field a three-man defence against Napoli tomorrow night. So, now seems an opportune moment to look back on the day, almost exactly six years ago, when Antonio Conte made the tactical switch that would shape his coaching career for years to […]
Cagni: “Scudetto Race Between Inter, Napoli & Juventus”
Cagni: “Scudetto Race Between Inter, Napoli & Juventus”
During an interview with RadioSei, ex-Brescia and Parma coach Luigi “Gigi” Cagni gave his opinion on the scudetto race in Serie A this season. “The table at this point is not a mistake. The scudetto race is between Inter, Napoli and Juventus. The Bianconeri will play a lot of games. Napoli have been preparing this […]
EDF: ‘Roma can’t slip-up’
EDF: ‘Roma can’t slip-up’
Eusebio Di Francesco warns Roma “can’t get it wrong” against Spal, and says Daniele De Rossi will be disciplined. The Giallorossi face the newly-promoted side tomorrow, and while they’re heavy favourites for the match, the Coach wants to guard against complacency. “I’ve told the lads they can’t get it wrong, because all the teams at […]
EDF: ‘Schick could play’
EDF: ‘Schick could play’
Eusebio Di Francesco says Partik Schick could play for Roma against Spal tomorrow – “I’ll decide in the last training session today”. The Czech striker is yet to make a start for the Giallorossi since joining from Sampdoria in the summer, but it has been suggested he could face the Spallini tomorrow. “I’m happy that […]
Capello: ‘Roma can win the Scudetto’
Capello: ‘Roma can win the Scudetto’
Fabio Capello believes Roma can win the Scudetto this season – “they have a complete squad and a good Coach”. The veteran tactician was the last Coach to win the title with the Giallorossi in 2001, but he’s impressed with Eusebio Di Francesco’s side this season. “They’re strong, very strong. They have a complete squad […]
Juventus, Allegri: “Napoli is an important test ahead of Champions League game against Olympiakos”
Juventus, Allegri: “Napoli is an important test ahead…
Juventus manager Max Allegri spoke at the prematch press conference ahead of Friday’s Serie A fixture against Napoli at the San Paolo: “Napoli are doing extraordinary things, as Inter are two points back and we are four points back. We dropped points, but it is a certainty that Napoli are playing well. Tomorrow’s game is […]
From Pogba to Zidane: Juventus’ best five goals against Napoli
From Pogba to Zidane: Juventus’ best five goals against Napoli
30 November at 13:55 Five goals, five fantastic strikes. Napoli-Juventus gives us a chance to remember some of the greats who have graced this fixture over the years. Juventus fans, in particular, will recall some great moments produced by champions such as Zinedine Zidane, Paul Pogba, Alessandro Del Piero, Fabrizio Ravanelli and Sami Khedira. Dugout […]
‘Napoli are Scudetto favourites’
‘Napoli are Scudetto favourites’
Massimiliano Allegri reiterates Napoli are favourites for the Scudetto and says “everyone is hoping Juventus will lose”. The Bianconeri Coach named the Partenopei as favourites in his pre-match Press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game, and he returned to that theme toward the end of the conference. “Up until now the team has done what’s required,” […]