Author Archives: James Grundy
Perotti: ‘Napoli stronger than Juve’
Perotti: ‘Napoli stronger than Juve’
Diego Perotti claims “Napoli are stronger than Juventus” right now, but Roma can still “hurt them” and he’s relishing Eusebio Di Francesco’s tactics. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. “I really liked the way Napoli played last season too. They play like few other […]
Albiol: ‘Napoli Scudetto dream’
Albiol: ‘Napoli Scudetto dream’
Raul Albiol believes Napoli can achieve “the dream of the entire city” to win the Scudetto, but Manchester City are “the form side in Europe.” The Partenopei are top of the table with a perfect record after seven rounds, the first ever Serie A side to achieve that start while also scoring at least 25 […]
Strootman also out of Roma-Napoli?
Strootman also out of Roma-Napoli?
Roma have an injury crisis going into Saturday’s clash with Napoli, as Kevin Strootman might also be left out of the squad. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco has issues to deal with, as Stephan El Shaarawy returned from international […]
Inter, Candreva hits back at criticisms
Inter, Candreva hits back at criticisms
12 October at 17:40 Inter’s official Facebook account has published an interview with their star Antonio Candreva. The Italy winger has talked about Inter’s expectations as well as the incoming derby against AC Milan. Candreva has been recently criticized by his own fans who did also boo him during the last home game against Genoa. […]
Rugani: ‘Juve, Roma, Napoli for Scudetto’
Rugani: ‘Juve, Roma, Napoli for Scudetto’
Juventus defender Daniele Rugani believes “our rivals for the Scudetto are Napoli and Roma, with Inter and Milan slightly behind.” The former Empoli defender spoke to Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia this afternoon. “I am honoured by the respect this club shows for me and I’ll do everything to repay that faith. I know […]
Exclusive: why Chelsea hope Juventus sign Man Utd target in the summer
Exclusive: why Chelsea hope Juventus sign Man Utd target…
12 October at 16:59 The future of Faouzi Ghoulam is up in the air as the Algeria International has yet to sign a contract extension with Napoli and his current deal expires in 2018. The player’s agent Jorge Mendes wants Napoli to add a low release clause in the player’s new deal but Napoli want […]
Lucas: ‘More difficult for Juventus’
Lucas: ‘More difficult for Juventus’
Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva believes “it’ll be harder now” for Saturday’s opponents Juventus to win Serie A. The Bianconeri have dominated the Italian top flight in recent years, winning six Scudetti in a row, as well as three Coppe Italia on the bounce. “It’s hard to say if Juventus will still be the dominant team […]
Roma, Pellegrini: “I grew here and want to continue to do so. De Rossi always gives me advice”
Roma, Pellegrini: “I grew here and want to continue…
At Roma he grew up and and now he has returned, Lorenzo Pellegrini spoke to Sky Sport 24 ahead of their big match against Napoli this weekend about growing up at Roma and playing there, “here, on this pitch, I grew up and I want to continue to do so. I remember my debut for […]
Pellegrini: ‘Napoli game is crucial’
Pellegrini: ‘Napoli game is crucial’
Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini admits the visit of Napoli is crucial, as “it’s a direct clash for the top places”. Saturday night sees last season’s second and third-place sides meet at the Stadio Olimpico, with the Partneopei maintaining an unbeaten record. “We’ll go onto the pitch with a certain good precision,” Pellegrini told Sky. “We’re […]
Roma v Napoli: Who can be Juventus’ rival for the Scudetto?
Roma v Napoli: Who can be Juventus’ rival for the Scudetto?
Napoli lead Serie A, Roma could potentially be up there: Saturday’s game promises to be spectacular. Whoever wins can be Juventus’ true antagonist for the Scudetto. The Partenopei have won seven out of seven and lead the table, but Roma have the potential to be up there: the match at the Stadio Olimpico could end […]