Author Archives: James Grundy
Panucci predicts top four race
Panucci predicts top four race
Christian Panucci believes Juventus will qualify for the Champions League, so Milan ‘will battle it out with Atalanta and Napoli.’ The race is incredibly tight for a top four finish, as while Inter can win the Scudetto tomorrow, the Champions League spots will go down to the wire. As things stand, Atalanta are second on […]
Semplici: ‘Napoli not impossible for Cagliari’
Semplici: ‘Napoli not impossible for Cagliari’
Leonardo Semplici urges Cagliari to face Napoli with courage, ‘not thinking it’s an impossible task,’ but has a Joao Pedro decision to make. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. There is the temptation to reserve some resources, as next weekend it’s a head-to-head relegation […]
£26m Chelsea transfer depends on final weeks of Serie A
£26m Chelsea transfer depends on final weeks of Serie A
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori will leave the club and join AC Milan – but only if the Italian team qualify for the Champions League. That’s according to Nizaar Kinsella of Goal.com[1], who goes into some detail on how Tomori is a key part of Chelsea’s plans to raise major money this summer. His loan is going […]
Pirlo: ‘Morata in doubt against Udinese’
Pirlo: ‘Morata in doubt against Udinese’
Alvaro Morata is in doubt for tomorrow’s match with Udinese, confirms Andrea Pirlo, so Paulo Dybala will partner Cristiano Ronaldo for Juventus, while Federico Chiesa won’t start. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. Morata had been tipped to start, but Pirlo announced in his […]
Scuffet to start in Serie A after 925 days
Scuffet to start in Serie A after 925 days
With Juan Musso suspended against Juventus, Udinese turn to former teenage sensation Simone Scuffet for his first Serie A start in 925 days. The goalkeeper was considered the new Gigi Buffon when he made his debut aged just 17 years and eight months in Udinese’s 2-0 win away to Bologna in February 2014. His name […]
Zola: ‘Sarri perfect for Roma’
Zola: ‘Sarri perfect for Roma’
Gianfranco Zola believes Maurizio Sarri ‘is the ideal coach for Roma’ after his experiences at Napoli, Chelsea and Juventus, but ‘only the referee’ saw Manchester United’s penalty. There are multiple reports that a deal has already been struck with Sarri, as Paulo Fonseca is on his way out after two years in the Capital. A […]
Maradona ‘left in agony’ by medics
Maradona ‘left in agony’ by medics
An inquest has found Napoli hero Diego Armando Maradona would’ve had ‘a better chance of survival’ if he’d received proper medical care and was left in ‘agony’ for at least 12 hours before his death. The Argentina legend had just come out of hospital when he died at his home from heart failure in November, […]
Napoli hoping for a turning point in Insigne contract negotiations
Napoli hoping for a turning point in Insigne contract negotiations
Napoli owner[1] Aurelio De Laurentiis[2] is hoping for a turning point soon in Lorenzo Insigne’s contract negotiations[3]. The Italian’s contract expires at the end of the 2021/22 season, and Napoli are keen to keep hold of him. It’s though that similarly to Kalidou Koulibaly[4], Champions League qualification could be key to keeping the 29-year-old. Napoli […]
Milan need CL to finance Tomori move?
Milan need CL to finance Tomori move?
Milan are prioritising a permanent move for Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori, but will need a place in the Champions League to finance the move. Tuttosport claims Tomori, who was heavily criticised by the Italian media after the Lazio defeat, is at the top of the priority list for the Rossoneri. But the newspaper claims the […]
Three candidates to replace Gattuso at Napoli
Three candidates to replace Gattuso at Napoli
Napoli are considering the possible replacements for Gennaro Gattuso and have drawn up a list of three candidates, according to Sky Sport Italia. The broadcaster reveals the Partenopei have already started planning for a possible life without coach Gennaro Gattuso at the helm. It seems difficult for Gattuso to stay at the Stadio Diego Maradona, […]