Author Archives: James Grundy
Diawara: ‘I asked to take the penalty’
Diawara: ‘I asked to take the penalty’
Napoli’s Amadou Diawara reveals he asked to take the penalty against Manchester City – “I felt it”. The 20-year-old had never scored a professional goal before, so it was a surprise when he stepped up to take a spot kick in Tuesday night’s Champions League match. “Yeah, I asked to take it,” Diawara said on […]
No tear for Napoli’s Insigne
No tear for Napoli’s Insigne
Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne had further tests today, which confirmed muscular fatigue but no tear. The Italian international is still in doubt against Inter on Saturday, but he won’t be out for an extended period. “Lorenzo Insigne, who was substituted as a precaution in the second half of the match against Manchester City in the Champions […]
Napoli, Insigne determined to play against Inter despite injury
Napoli, Insigne determined to play against Inter despite injury
Lorenzo Insigne absolutely does not want to miss Napoli’s big game against Inter on Saturday and he is taking the necessary measures to make sure that he is available to play. He will undergo test at the clinic to understand how long it will take to recover from a contusion in his left leg, which […]
Napoli, the results of Insigne’s medical tests
Napoli, the results of Insigne’s medical tests
Good news for Lorenzo Insigne, as the exams that he had undergone earlier revealed that he does not have any tears in his abductor muscle, but it confirmed the contusion. Napoli posted on their website: “Lorenzo Insigne, who was substituted as precaution in the Champions League in Manchester, underwent medicals tests today: the test have […]
Joao Mario returns for Inter
Joao Mario returns for Inter
Joao Mario trained with the rest of his Inter teammates today, so he’s available for Saturday’s trip to Napoli. The midfielder had sidelined with acute tonsillitis, and missed the Derby della Madonnina win over city rivals Milan. However, he trained with the rest of the Nerazzurri squad at Appiano Gentile today, so he’ll be in […]
Di Francesco: Roma have to win games like that against Chelsea
Di Francesco: Roma have to win games like that against Chelsea
Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco was slightly bitter at his side’s inability to take all three points from Chelsea after a confident performance away from home. A thrilling Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge saw Roma comeback from two goals down to eventually draw 3-3 with the Premier League title holders. Both Edin Dzeko and […]
Banti to referee Napoli-Inter
Banti to referee Napoli-Inter
Luca Banti has been appointed to Napoli-Inter, as the Week 9 Serie A referees are announced. The top two meet this weekend in Naples, with the hosts looking to maintain a perfect start to the season. Click here for a match preview. Having been rested last week, Banti is back in the middle for the […]
Roma’s Nainggolan reveals why he snubbed Chelsea move
Roma’s Nainggolan reveals why he snubbed Chelsea move
19 October at 12:15 Roma’s Belgian midfield talisman, Radja Nainggolan revealed the reasons why he snubbed a move to Chelsea this past summer in an interview with Premium Champions yesterday after the Giallorossi drew 3-3 in their Champions League clash with Antonio Conte’s Blues at Stamford Bridge. Naingoolan commented on the match stating that “We gave a great performance, […]
Napoli, Careca: “Napoli deserve this Scudetto. I hope these players will make history and have all the champions get back in May for a celebration. Now’s not the time to celebrate though”
Napoli, Careca: “Napoli deserve this Scudetto. I hope…
With Giordano and Maradona he’s been a part of the historical MaGiCa, but Napoli have now another trio that is making the whole city dream. Antonio Careca had actually unblocked a Napoli-Inter game during the 90-91 season, that was played at the 9th day in the calendar, like this Saturday’s that will see Sarri’s Napoli […]
El Shaarawy Ready for Chelsea
El Shaarawy Ready for Chelsea
Reports out of Italy indicate that Stephan El Shaarawy will have recovered in time to be available for Wednesday’s game in London. Gianluca Di Marzio who reports for Sky Sports Italia said that El Shaarawy trained normally and will be at EDF’s disposal. This is a big boost for Roma who were very thin up […]