Author Archives: James Grundy
Ones to watch in Week 14
Ones to watch in Week 14
After a largely successful week for Italian sides in Europe, Serie A returns with a Scudetto race which is in full swing. Napoli still lead the way, but the Partenopei have Inter, Juventus, Lazio and Roma hot on their heels and no-one can afford to slip up. Here’s what to look out for in Week […]
Napoli fans: ‘Move Gomorrah!’
Napoli fans: ‘Move Gomorrah!’
Napoli fans have urged Sky to reschedule next week’s episode of Gomorrah – as it clashes with the Juventus game. The acclaimed mafia series, which is set in Naples, is in its third series and is broadcast on Friday nights. However, next week sees the Partenopei face Juve at 19.45 UK time in what could […]
Spalletti warns Real Madrid and Chelsea over possible Icardi move
Spalletti warns Real Madrid and Chelsea over possible Icardi…
24 November at 20:50 Inter boss Luciano Spalletti talked to assembled media on Friday afternoon on the eve of the nerazzurri Serie A clash against Cagliari. Thanks to last week’s 2-0 win over Atalanta, Inter sit now second in the table and stand in between Napoli and Juventus. The Italian tactician was asked several questions […]
Spalletti To Name Unchanged Inter Lineup Against Cagliari
Spalletti To Name Unchanged Inter Lineup Against Cagliari
Tomorrow night Inter face Cagliari at the Rossoblu’s Stadio Sant’Elia and Luciano Spalletti knows the lineup he will field. Corriere dello Sport report that Spalletti will deploy the same lineup that started in the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 win over Atalanta last weekend despite other reports suggesting Japanese international Yuto Nagatomo would replace Davide Santon at left […]
Former Inter Manager Pioli: “Chiesa Renewed Because He Believes In The Project At Fiorentina”
Former Inter Manager Pioli: “Chiesa Renewed Because He…
Former Inter manager Stefano Pioli discussed Inter linked Federico Chiesa’s future at current club Fiorentina. “Chiesa renewed because he believes in the project here at Fiorentina and management believes he can be a player that they can count upon.” Chiesa has attracted interest from not only Inter but a number of other top European clubs […]
Bentancur: ‘Pjanic inspires me’
Bentancur: ‘Pjanic inspires me’
Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur reveals Max Allegri has asked him to “be a bit more aggressive” and names Miralem Pjanic as an inspiration. The midfielder joined the Bianconeri from Boca Juniors in the summer, and has impressed when he has featured this season. “Allegri asks me to pass the ball quickly and vertically, not horizontally,” […]
Sarri set for 500th game
Sarri set for 500th game
Maurizio Sarri will take charge of his 500th professional game as a Coach when Napoli meet Udinese on Sunday. The 58-year-old famously began his career working part-time, juggling his football coaching with a job in a bank. He only devoted himself full-time to his football career in 1999 while working at Tegoleto. This weekend sees […]
Napoli suffer Mario Rui blow?
Napoli suffer Mario Rui blow?
Napoli could be without Mario Rui against Udinese on Sunday after the left-back reportedly suffered an ankle injury in training. Sky Sport Italia adds there is no more information at this stage, although it is enough to put his availability this weekend in doubt. Rui missed the majority of last season with damaged knee ligaments […]
Pinamonti in Inter squad
Pinamonti in Inter squad
Andrea Pinamonti has been included in the Inter squad for tomorrow’s match with Cagliari. The Nerazzurri face the Sardinian side tomorrow night, and they’d go top of Serie A with a win, with Napoli not playing until Sunday afternoon. Today Coach Luciano Spalletti has named his squad for the match, with 18-year-old Pinamonti called-up for […]
Jose Mourinho: I’m worried about losing Marouane Fellaini, Man Utd board working on deal
Jose Mourinho: I’m worried about losing Marouane Fellaini,…
GETTY Jose Mourinho worried about losing Marouane Fellaini The Old Trafford boss has admitted once more that he is concerned about the prospects of keeping a player who has become a key squad member under his leadership. Fellaini, who turned 30 two days ago, is understood to want a longer term deal than the one […]