Author Archives: James Grundy
Inter, Candreva:”I hope to win my first derby, doesn’t matter if I score or not”
Inter, Candreva:”I hope to win my first derby, doesn’t…
After scoring the decisive goal against Albania with Italy, Antonio Candreva is ready to face Milan in the derby della Madonnina. The Inter winger had this to say in the pre match press conference:”Matches like the derby, like few others in the league, give you something more. Compared to last season a lot of things […]
Napoli join Chelsea in race for €40m Serie A star
Napoli join Chelsea in race for €40m Serie A star
12 October at 14:30 Napoli are interested in signing Federico Chiesa, according to the Corriere dello Sport. The Roman paper claims that he would be worth €40 million, and the Azzuri’s interest was mentioned by owner Aurelio de Laurentiis, who recently confirmed as much on Monday. The Partenopei president said that he “had asked the […]
Candreva: ‘Working on crossing’
Candreva: ‘Working on crossing’
Inter winger Antonio Candreva shrugs off criticism of his crossing, but “it’s there to be improved”. The Italian international was whistled before the international break, but he scored the winner for the Azzurri in their win over Denmark on Monday night. “Maybe you think I’m hurt here and happy for the Azzurri, but it’s been […]
Giaccherini: ‘Better to win at Napoli’
Giaccherini: ‘Better to win at Napoli’
Emanuele Giaccherini says winning the Scudetto at Napoli would be even sweeter as “Juventus are used to it”. The Italian international won two Scudetti during his time in Turin, and is hoping to add a third this season after the Partenopei’s perfect start. “No-one expected it, but we’ve done a great job,” Giaccherini told Radio […]
Jorginho agent denies Italy exit
Jorginho agent denies Italy exit
Napoli midfielder Jorginho isn’t looking to represent Brazil rather than Italy according to his agent. The 25-year-old is not seen as a key figure by Azzurri boss Gian Piero Ventura despite his good form for the Partenopei under Maurizio Sarri. Given both of Jorginho’s caps for Italy came in friendly action he can still represent […]
Tagliavento to ref Milan derby
Tagliavento to ref Milan derby
Paolo Tagliavento has been announced as the referee for Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan. The 45-year-old took charge of the Nerazzurri’s first game of the season, a 3-0 win over Fiorentina, and is fresh off running the rule over Switzerland’s 5-2 win over Hungary in the international break. In what is a […]
‘Lazio have relegation attendances’
‘Lazio have relegation attendances’
Lazio’s marketing director laments “we have a Champions League worthy squad, with the attendances of a relegation team”. The Biancocelesti have averaged just 27,000 at the Stadio Olimpico so far this season, despite facing Milan and Napoli for two of their four home games. The next two home games will see the Curva Nord closed […]
Koulibaly:”Roma-Napoli won’t be just a duel between myself & Dzeko”
Koulibaly:”Roma-Napoli won’t be just a duel…
After the international break, Serie A is back with numerous exciting matches including the showdown between Roma and Napoli. Kalidou Koulibaly introduced the game during an interview with Messagero, the defender will have his hand full against a top striker:”This won’t be a duel between myself and Dzeko but rather Roma and Napoli. If we […]
Breaking: El Shaarawy ruled out of Roma-Napoli clash
Breaking: El Shaarawy ruled out of Roma-Napoli clash
12 October at 12:00 Already resembling the cast of The Walking Dead, AS Roma have received even more bad news as Stephen El Shaarawy has been ruled out from their Napoli clash, and appears set to miss their trip to London next week. The injury is the 12th separate that Roma players have suffered so […]
Koulibaly: ‘Sarri is a genius’
Koulibaly: ‘Sarri is a genius’
Kalidou Koulibaly describes Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri as “a genius”, marvelling “he sees things others don’t see”. The Partenopei are top of Serie A with a perfect record of seven wins out of seven, and the centre-back is understandably full of praise for the tactician. “He rediscovered me, he gave me confidence,” Koulibaly told Il […]