Author Archives: James Grundy
Ones to watch in Serie A Week 9
Ones to watch in Serie A Week 9
Two unbeaten sides go head-to-head this weekend, with plenty of other exciting fixtures across Serie A. Napoli boast a perfect record after the opening eight rounds, and Maurizio Sarri’s side welcome their nearest challengers, Inter, to the San Paolo. Here’s what to watch out for in Week 9 of Serie A. First vs second at […]
Inter, probable lineup against Napoli
Inter, probable lineup against Napoli
Tomorrow marks a huge test for Inter, who will be traveling to Naples to face Napoli in a top of the table clash. They will be looking for a great performance and one to show that they are for real in the chase for the scudetto. The nerazzurri are coming off a derby win against […]
Spalletti unimpressed by ‘lucky’ talk
Spalletti unimpressed by ‘lucky’ talk
Luciano Spalletti has dismissed suggestions that Inter’s start to the season was a fluke. “I’m luckier than you’ve seen so far…” Inter face Napoli in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, two points behind the Serie A leaders, but the Nerazzurri have been accused of recording better results than their performances suggest. Nonetheless, the ever-sarcastic Spalletti […]
Insigne trains alone for Napoli
Insigne trains alone for Napoli
Lorenzo Insigne trained on the pitch today, but away from the rest of his Napoli teammates as he races to be fit for Inter. The Italian international went off injured during the Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday, and is in doubt for the top of the table clash tomorrow evening. “Lorenzo Insigne, […]
Pjanic: ‘Free kicks? I’m better…’
Pjanic: ‘Free kicks? I’m better…’
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic discusses his free-kick duels with Paulo Dybala – “I often win…’ The pair both take free-kicks for the Bianconeri, with the Bosnian curling in an equaliser against Sporting CP on Wednesday night. “I often win, but Paulo kicks them very well,” Pjanic told Sky. “Each of us kicks off his side, […]
Luciano Spalletti calls 21 players for Napoli vs Inter: Joao Mario called up
Luciano Spalletti calls 21 players for Napoli vs Inter:…
Inter manager Luciano Spalletti has decided to call up 21 players for tomorrow night’s big match when the Nerazzurri travel to Naples to face off with Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo with kick-off scheduled for 20.45 CET. Marcelo Brozovic is still out injured and will miss the outing against the current Serie A leaders […]
‘Chiesa absolutely not leaving Fiorentina’
‘Chiesa absolutely not leaving Fiorentina’
Fiorentina President Mario Cognigni has insisted that winger Federico Chiesa will “absolutely not” leave the club any time soon. Speculation linking Chiesa with a €40m move to Napoli resurfaced last week, but Cognigni vowed the Viola would not sell the winger unilaterally. “Last January, Chiesa decided to commit to Fiorentina until 2021 on his own […]
Napoli-Inter, Spalletti’s squad: Joao Mario returns while Brozovic still out
Napoli-Inter, Spalletti’s squad: Joao Mario returns…
Luciano Spalletti has announced his squad for the upcoming top of the table clash away to Napoli. Joao Mario returns to the squad while Brozovic is still out. Here is the squad:Goalkeepers: 1 Handanovic, 27 Padelli, 46 Berni;Defenders: 7 Cancelo, 13 Ranocchia, 21 Santon, 25 Miranda, 29 Dalbert, 33 D’Ambrosio, 37 Skriniar, 55 Nagatomo;Midfielders: 5 […]
Joao Mario back for Inter
Joao Mario back for Inter
Joao Mario, as expected, is back in Inter’s squad for their match against Napoli in Serie A on Saturday. Joao Mario had missed the Derby della Madonnina against Milan last weekend with acute tonsillitis, but the midfielder returned to training on Thursday. There is no such luck for Marcelo Brozovic, who is still out with […]
Spalletti: Napoli an advert, Milan…
Spalletti: Napoli an advert, Milan…
Inter boss Luciano Spalletti believes Napoli have “become an advert for Serie A” but will not discount Milan from the title race. “Inter have done well for the choices they’ve made,” the Coach said at a Press conference. “Napoli have been working on the same project for three years. It depends on the evaluation and […]