Author Archives: James Grundy
Exclusive: Juve to meet agents of defender on Real Madrid and Man Utd radars
Exclusive: Juve to meet agents of defender on Real Madrid…
12 November at 21:20 Diogo Dalot has the potential to be a staple on an elite team’s backline for many years to come. As a result, clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United have taken a keen interest in the right wing. Now, in a power move, Juventus plans to open a communications channel with […]
Here’s how Ventura can save Italy, his job
Here’s how Ventura can save Italy, his job
12 November at 19:15 By: Matthew Klimberg (@KlimbergCalcio) During Saturday morning’s nationwide hangover we analyzed Italy manager Gian Piero Ventura’s propensity for fielding older teams, and why it may doom his coaching legacy. Now, let’s examine ways in which he can improve his strategy heading into tomorrow night’s monumental second-leg playoff against Sweden. One of the […]
Euro Paper Talk: Juve to rival Man Utd for Spurs star; Barca eye Ajax ace
Euro Paper Talk: Juve to rival Man Utd for Spurs star; Barca…
Juventus are set to rival Manchester United for a Tottenham defensive star, while Barcelona are looking to land a highly-rated Ajax youngster, according to Sunday’s European papers. JUVE SET TO RIVAL MAN UTD FOR TOTTENHAM DEFENDER Juventus are expected to rival Manchester United for Tottenham defender Danny Rose next summer. The Serie A champions are […]
Italy: Jorginho in, Insigne out?
Italy: Jorginho in, Insigne out?
Sky Sport Italia report Italy will face Sweden with a 3-5-2 formation, starting Jorginho and Manolo Gabbiadini, but not Lorenzo Insigne. They lost the first leg 1-0 in Solna and their 2018 World Cup destiny is decided in Milan on Monday at 19.45 GMT. Marco Verratti is suspended, so it was rumoured there would be […]
Capello: ‘Ancelotti right for Italy’
Capello: ‘Ancelotti right for Italy’
Fabio Capello believes Carlo Ancelotti is the right man to lead Italy, rules himself out, and criticises the Azzurri performance against Sweden. Giampiero Ventura is believed to be at risk of the sack even if the Azzurri qualify for the 2018 World Cup in tomorrow’s play-off with Sweden, but former England and Russia manager Capello […]
Napoli target Vrsaljko denies transfer rumors: “No problem with Atletico Madrid”
Napoli target Vrsaljko denies transfer rumors: “No…
Sime Vrsaljko has only played in six matches this season for Atletico Madrid, and there were reports that Napoli want to bring the ex-Sassuolo player to the San Paolo to replace injured Ghoulam The Croatian player spoke to Mondo Deportivo and denied the rumors, “I don’t have any problems with Atletico Madrid. I didn’t play […]
Vrsaljko ‘won’t comment’ on Napoli
Vrsaljko ‘won’t comment’ on Napoli
Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko “won’t comment” on reports he’s heading for Napoli, but denies clashes with Diego Simeone. The Croatia international has been tipped to replace Faouzi Ghoulam at the Stadio San Paolo in the January transfer window, though the asking price is €20m. “I have no problems at Atletico Madrid,” he told Mundo […]
Euro Paper Talk: Juve to rival Man Utd for Tottenham star; Barca chase Ajax wonderkid
Euro Paper Talk: Juve to rival Man Utd for Tottenham star;…
Juventus are set to rival Manchester United for a Tottenham defensive star, while Barcelona are looking to land a highly-rated Ajax youngster, according to Sunday’s European papers. JUVE SET TO RIVAL MAN UTD FOR TOTTENHAM DEFENDER Juventus are expected to rival Manchester United for Tottenham defender Danny Rose next summer. The Serie A champions are […]
Higuain ‘so happy’ at Juventus
Higuain ‘so happy’ at Juventus
Gonzalo Higuain “was so happy” when he signed for Juventus and could not have asked for more after leaving Napoli, said his brother Nicolas. Pipita made the transfer in 2016 when Juve activated the €90m release clause in his contract, infuriating the Partenopei. “The first image that comes to mind is Gonzalo signing the contract, […]
Ventura: ‘Tactics, heart and determination’
Ventura: ‘Tactics, heart and determination’
Giampiero Ventura confirmed Italy “will change something” for their World Cup play-off with Sweden, but “we need tactics, heart and determination.” The first leg ended 1-0 in Solna on Friday and the decider is at San Siro on Monday at 19.45 GMT. Marco Verratti is suspended, while it’s reported he could scrap the 3-5-2 formation […]