Author Archives: James Grundy
Inter, the collective pragmatism
Inter, the collective pragmatism
03 October at 21:28 Luciano Spalletti was bullish after his team beat Benevento away on Sunday afternoon. His post- game rhetoric revolved around the fact that Inter have not had any easy games and that his players should be proud. In many ways he was right, his team sit second in the table and whilst […]
Three Serie A defenders that Liverpool should consider if they want to solve their defensive woes
Three Serie A defenders that Liverpool should consider if…
03 October at 20:26 Liverpool haven’t started this new EPL season off on the right foot as they currently are in 7th place in the English premier league standings and are already seven points off both Manchester clubs (who are one and two). Their back-line hasn’t been good as they have already conceded 12 goals so far […]
Ghoulam out of Algeria action
Ghoulam out of Algeria action
It has been confirmed that Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam will not join up with the Algeria squad. The Partenopei defender had been due to join up with his international side for their World Cup qualifier away to Cameroon on Satuday. However, he was taken ill with a virus during Maurizio Sarri’s team’s 3-0 win over Cagliari […]
‘Milan clubs need time’
‘Milan clubs need time’
Fabio Cannavaro says both Milan and Inter ‘need time’ before they can expect to be challenging for honours. The two San Siro clubs have suffered an indifferent period in recent years but both were recently the subjects of Chinese takeovers. However, in spite of their new found wealth and big spending in the recent summer […]
Ferrara: ‘Koulibaly top three’
Ferrara: ‘Koulibaly top three’
Ciro Ferrara sees Kalidou Koulibaly as “among the top three” Serie A defenders. The former Juventus and Napoli man is in Naples for the restoration project of the Stadio Collana, and he spoke to Radio Crc about the Partenopei. “Napoli have become a mature team,” Ferrara said. “They can win and recover even when they’re […]
Podcast: Rampant Napoli capitalise as Juventus crumble in Bergamo
Podcast: Rampant Napoli capitalise as Juventus crumble in…
For the second week in a row, Nicholas Carroll stepped up to host the Forza Italian Football Podcast alongside Vito Doria and Caterina Mirra. As always, this podcast was recorded live over on FIFTV[1]. The gang talk through Atalanta’s comeback in Bergamo against Juventus, which allowed Napoli to go clear at the top of the table, as well […]
Marino: Cavani wants Napoli return
Marino: Cavani wants Napoli return
Former Napoli director Pierpaolo Marino is convinced Edinson Cavani is ready to leave PSG in favour of a return to the Partenopei. The Uruguayan frontman recently made headlines after a spat with Neymar, with reports indicating the French giants are already working on an exit strategy for the 30-year-old. Marino believes Cavani himself would be […]
Official Line-Ups: Napoli v Cagliari
Official Line-Ups: Napoli v Cagliari
Sunday’s early kick-off in Serie A affords Napoli the opportunity to pull away at the top of the table when they take on Cagliari at the Stadio San Paolo. Maurizio Sarri set his side up as expected as with all of his regular starters fully fit and available he selected them for the visit of […]
Conti: ‘Roma-Napoli could be crucial’
Conti: ‘Roma-Napoli could be crucial’
Roma legend Bruno Conti looks forward to their meeting with Napoli – “it’s a sounding board to see how the league will go”. The Giallorossi welcome Maurizio Sarri’s men to the Olimpico after the international break, with both sides harbouring Scudetto hopes. “It’s a test, but it’s not the first because they [Napoli] already played […]
Hamsik: ‘Best Napoli I’ve played for’
Hamsik: ‘Best Napoli I’ve played for’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik says the current team is “definitely” the best he’s played in. The Slovakian is on international duty for games with Scotland and Malta, and he spoke about the Partenopei from the training camp. “Physical problems? It’s all fine now, I’m cured,” Hamsik told Sport.Aktuality in his homeland. “Napoli have had a […]