Author Archives: James Grundy
Insigne in midfield confused Italy
Insigne in midfield confused Italy
A moment from Italy’s World Cup play-off defeat to Sweden has gone viral, as Lorenzo Insigne tried to explain to teammates why he was in midfield. The 1-0 loss in Solna means there is the very real risk the Azzurri will fail to qualify for their first World Cup since 1958. There is a second […]
What we learned from Sweden-Italy
What we learned from Sweden-Italy
Italy’s tactical and personnel decisions caused as much confusion as consternation in the World Cup play-off with Sweden, writes Marcello Cossali-Francis. Sweden will take a 1-0 lead into the World Cup Play-Off second leg after Jakob Johansson’s deflected goal mid-way through the second half in an abysmal performance from the Azzurri. Italy lacked physicality and […]
Ricardo Rodriguez’ agent: “AC Milan aware of his injury”
Ricardo Rodriguez’ agent: “AC Milan aware of…
11 November at 09:30 Gianluca Di Domenico, the agent of AC Milan’s Swiss international full-back Ricardo Rodriguez was interviewed by Radio Crc regarding his client’s progress so far this season. Ricardo has had a small muscle problem, but he has returned to his best condition and should play on Sunday in Switzerland’s return fixture against Norther Ireland. However, he will only play if he is […]
Juventus plotting move for Bellerin
Juventus plotting move for Bellerin
Italian giants Juventus[1] are keeping an eye on Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin, and are plotting a move for the player in January, according to the Italian media[2]. After winning the title in the last six Serie A[3] seasons, Juventus[4] are struggling so far this campaign, as Napoli[5] are the leaders to date, and new signings are […]
Bakayoko suffers injury during training as Ian Wright criticises Chelsea for loaning out Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Bakayoko suffers injury during training as Ian Wright criticises…
Close Antonio Conte calls ‘b******t’ over Chelsea exit rumours Hayters Antonio Conte has been handed yet another injury scare leading up to Chelsea’s game against West Bromwich Albion after the ongoing international break as Tiemoue Bakayoko went down in training and limped off the pitch on Friday (10 November).This is the second injury blow to […]
Denmark icon Preben Elkjaer explains what current side must do to compare to his Danish Dynamite side ahead of crunch World Cup play-off with Republic of Ireland
Denmark icon Preben Elkjaer explains what current side must…
Preben Elkjaer laughs when reminded of his audacity. Not many footballers take on the royal family. Elkjaer, though, was as daring off the pitch as he was on it. If an Irish crowd inside Lansdowne Road could give him and his team-mates a standing ovation, he reasoned, why was there no recognition from the Queen […]
Italy risks missing 2018 World Cup after losing to Sweden 1-0 in playoff first-leg
Italy risks missing 2018 World Cup after losing to Sweden…
SWEDEN have claimed a precious 1-0 first-leg victory over Italy in their World Cup playoff at Stockholm, leaving the four-time champions in danger of missing the tournament for the first time in 60 years. Substitute Jakob Johansson grabbed the only goal of a scrappy game in the 61st minute with a low strike that found […]
Insigne: ‘Asked to replace Verratti’
Insigne: ‘Asked to replace Verratti’
Lorenzo Insigne confirms he was asked to take over Marco Verratti’s midfield role during Italy’s 1-0 World Cup play-off defeat to Sweden. “I think that aside from the goal tonight, Sweden did little else. I don’t think we played badly. It’s a pity about that, but it’s only half-time and we’ve got the second one […]
Transfer Round-up: Atletico Madrid, Ander Herrera and Arsenal feature
Transfer Round-up: Atletico Madrid, Ander Herrera and Arsenal…
Welcome to this evening’s transfer round-up. This edition features ‘Arsenal looking at Nabil Fekir?’ and ‘Anderlecht’s Kara Mbodji interesting Leicester?’ plus more, so delve in below.Atletico Madrid looking at Ander Herrera? He has also recently been linked with Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Sociedad.Source: AS Chelsea looking at Arthur Henrique Ramos Melo? He has also […]
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd star on Atletico wishlist; Chelsea boss in demand
Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd star on Atletico wishlist; Chelsea…
Atletico Madrid are ready to swoop for a long-term Man Utd target, while another United target is desperate to lower his release clause to earn a potential move, according to Friday’s European papers. ATLETICO RENEW INTEREST IN MAN UTD STAR Atletico Madrid have reportedly renewed their interest in Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera. The La […]