Author Archives: James Grundy
Di Natale: ‘Insigne can be my heir’
Di Natale: ‘Insigne can be my heir’
Antonio Di Natale names Lorenzo Insigne as his heir – “he’s playing as a top player and he’s started scoring”. The Udinese legend turns 40 today, and he spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport for the occasion. The newspaper asked Toto whether he sees an heir to himself, Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero. “Insigne,” Di […]
Sagna reveals Inter interest
Sagna reveals Inter interest
Bacary Sagna reveals there was interest from Inter on ‘several’ occasions in the past but assures he is ‘ready’ for a Serie A move. Sagna is currently a free agent after leaving Manchester City over the summer, but the France full-back claims he would ‘jump’ at the chance of joining an Italian club. “I’ve heard […]
Only Milik missing for Napoli
Only Milik missing for Napoli
Only Arkadiusz Milik is missing for Napoli in their squad to face Roma in Serie A on Saturday. Milik is not expected back until the New Year after damaging knee ligaments at the end of September, making him the sole casualty in Napoli’s travelling party to Roma. Defender Lorenzo Tonelli is once more left out […]
EDF: Enough questions on Schick!
EDF: Enough questions on Schick!
Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco has refused to answer any more questions on Patrik Schick ahead of Napoli. “It puts pressure on him…” Schick has played just 15 minutes of football for Roma since his club-record arrival over the summer due to a hamstring injury, but Di Francesco made it clear he would not rush […]
Sagna says Inter wonderkid is the ‘next Dembélé’
Sagna says Inter wonderkid is the ‘next Dembélé’
13 October at 15:00 Former Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna is still looking for a new club to join. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Inter AC Milan and Leicester City and has confirmed negotiations with the nerazzurri in the past. “I’ve been linked with Inter several times during my career. I […]
Bad news for Chelsea target, who misses Roma – Napoli
Bad news for Chelsea target, who misses Roma – Napoli
13 October at 16:00 Some bad news for Roma: Kevin Strootman will be out of this weekend’s big clash with Napoli. Speaking to the media in today’s press conference, Coach Eusebio Di Francesco confirmed that the Dutch star and Chelsea target will be out injured. “Strootman and Schick will not be available. For his own […]
Inter and Arsenal to go head to head for €25 Serie A flop in January
Inter and Arsenal to go head to head for €25 Serie A flop…
13 October at 12:50 Inter and Arsenal are looking for defence reinforcement and according to Il Mattino, Napoli defender Nikola Maksmimovic is being monitored by both European giants. Maksimovic joined Napoli for a stunning € 28 million fee in summer 2016 but the Serbia International failed to live up to expectations at the San Paolo […]
Allegri: ‘Lazio dangerous on the break’
Allegri: ‘Lazio dangerous on the break’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri warns his side not to allow Lazio to counter-attack, as they did in the Supercoppa. The Bianconeri lost 3-2 in the first competitive match of the season, coming back from 2-0 only to concede a last-gasp goal to hand the trophy to Simone Inzaghi’s men. “The mistakes not to make against […]
Allegri: ‘Defence wins titles’
Allegri: ‘Defence wins titles’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri notes that nine of the last 10 Scudetto winners have had the best defence. The Bianconeri have been the best defensive unit in the country for the past six years, but they’ve conceded five goals so far this term. “I only know one thing, and that’s that in the last 10 […]
Allan: ‘Juventus still favourites’
Allan: ‘Juventus still favourites’
Napoli midfielder Allan says Juventus are still Scudetto favourites – “their record speaks for itself”. The Bianconeri have won the Scudetto for the past six years in a row, but they trail Maurizio Sarri’s side by two points at this early stage of the season. “Juve have won for six years, they’re favourites,” Allan told […]