Author Archives: James Grundy
Roma complete AC Milan smash-and-grab
Roma complete AC Milan smash-and-grab
Despite being on the back-foot for much of the game, Roma inflicted a second successive Serie A defeat on AC Milan at the San Siro on Sunday evening. Two second half goals, five minutes apart, first from Edin Dzeko then Alessandro Florenzi piled the pressure on Rossoneri boss Vincenzo Montella, who has had to field […]
Atalanta v Juventus: Official Line-Ups
Atalanta v Juventus: Official Line-Ups
Juventus turn to Gonzalo Higuain against Atalanta on Sunday evening, as the champions look to keep up the pace with league leaders Napoli. The Argentine striker has struggled to make an impact this season, but is rewarded for his midweek goal against Olympiacos with a starting spot at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. Kwadwo Asamoah […]
Di Francesco: Roma were smarter than AC Milan
Di Francesco: Roma were smarter than AC Milan
After grabbing a 2-0 win at the San Siro, Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco was quick to play down AC Milan’s dominance over his side. The Rossoneri were much the better side for the majority and had Roma pinned in their own half for long periods, but goals from Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi ensured […]
EDF: ‘Scudetto? It’s too early…’
EDF: ‘Scudetto? It’s too early…’
Eusebio Di Francesco believes Roma gave “an important signal” against Milan but “it’s too early” to talk about the Scudetto. The Giallorossi won 2-0 at San Siro on Sunday evening, leaving them six points off the Serie A summit with a game in hand. “It’s too soon to talk about it,” Di Francesco told Gazzetta […]
Napoli stats continue to improve
Napoli stats continue to improve
Napoli have had more possession and conceded fewer shots than at this point last season, as well as taking more points. Maurizio Sarri’s side are top of Serie A with a perfect record of seven wins out of seven, a record which leaves them two points clear of Inter and Juventus and the top. Today’s […]
Competitive start to the Serie A season
Competitive start to the Serie A season
Serie A is the second most competitive of Europe’s top five leagues after seven games of the season. Juventus have taken the Scudetto in each of the past six years, but it appears the Bianconeri will face more of a challenge this season. Napoli went top of the League yesterday when the Old Lady dropped […]
Sacchi: ‘I told Milan to hire Sarri’
Sacchi: ‘I told Milan to hire Sarri’
Arrigo Sacchi reveals he advised Milan to hire Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri and doesn’t understand their summer spending spree. Sarri, currently top of the table with the Partenopei after winning all seven Serie A games this season, was picked up from Empoli last year. “I spoke to (then CEO Adriano) Galliani and then with (then […]
Tare: ‘Lazio play best football’
Tare: ‘Lazio play best football’
Director Igli Tare insists Lazio are “playing the best football in Italy” after a 6-1 victory over Sassuolo. “Stop saying we are a surprise.” The Biancocelesti were a revelation last season when reaching the Coppa Italia Final and finishing fifth in Serie A, but despite losing Keita Balde Diao, Lucas Biglia and Wesley Hoedt, they […]
Zaza ‘upset’ at Italy snub
Zaza ‘upset’ at Italy snub
Simone Zaza has found his form at Valencia, but is “upset” at being snubbed by Italy and regrets his West Ham move, said his father. The 26-year-old has scored six goals in seven Liga games, including five in the last three, but still isn’t called up for World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Albania. “We […]
Bianchi: ‘Napoli mature for success’
Bianchi: ‘Napoli mature for success’
Napoli are top of the table and Scudetto-winning Coach Ottavio Bianchi believes they can win the title again. “They’re mature for success.” Maurizio Sarri’s men have a 100 per cent record and are the first side in Serie A history to win the opening seven games while scoring at least 25 goals. The Partenopei won […]