Author Archives: James Grundy
Pioli: ‘Ibra out of Lazio clash’
Pioli: ‘Ibra out of Lazio clash’
Stefano Pioli confirms Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out of tomorrow’s clash against Lazio and suggests Mario Mandzukic could replace him. The Swede missed Milan’s home clash against Sassuolo earlier this week and will remain on the sidelines against Lazio tomorrow. “He is feeling a bit better, but he is not ready for tomorrow, he can return […]
Albertini would pick Milinkovic-Savic over Kessié
Albertini would pick Milinkovic-Savic over Kessié
Former Milan and Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini would pick Sergej Milinkovic-Savic over Franck Kessié and explains why the Rossoneri should not look over their shoulders. The Rossoneri sit second in the Serie A table ahead of their away clash at Lazio on Monday. However, Stefano Pioli’s side are just three points clear of fifth-placed Napoli. […]
Lazio-Torino set for May 18
Lazio-Torino set for May 18
Lazio’s Serie A Week 25 match with Torino will be played on May 18. The game was postponed after Torino had a COVID outbreak on March 2 and the team was ordered into quarantine. Although Lazio are continuing to appeal against the decision and asking for a 3-0 automatic victory in their favour, the precedent […]
Clubs demand Super League action
Clubs demand Super League action
It’s reported that 11 Serie A clubs signed a letter demanding action against Juventus, Milan and Inter for their part in the Super League fiasco. They were the three Italian representatives in the group of 12 European rebels, joining Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal. It crumbled […]
Conte: ‘Zero winning mentality’ before him
Conte: ‘Zero winning mentality’ before him
Antonio Conte insists he ‘started from zero’ at Juventus to create a winning mentality and is doing the same at Inter, but shrugs off questions about his future ahead of the Verona encounter. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “It’s a tough game against […]
Inzaghi returns to Lazio bench
Inzaghi returns to Lazio bench
It’s reported Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi has recovered from COVID-19 and could be on the bench on Monday against Milan. It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. According to Sky Sport Italia, the coach has finally tested negative for the Coronavirus. He can therefore break […]
Marseille want Sassuolo starlet to replace Milik
Marseille want Sassuolo starlet to replace Milik
In the event that Arkadiusz Milik[1] leaves Marseille for Juventus in the summer, the French club want to replace the Polish international with Sassuolo youngster Giacomo Raspadori. The 27-year-old was acquired in January from Napoli for an 18-month loan with an obligation to be bought outright but he might already be leaving in the summer. […]
Zlatan: AC Milan must believe in Champions League qualification
Zlatan: AC Milan must believe in Champions League qualification
Zlatan Ibrahimovic[1] has said that AC Milan must still believe in Champions League qualification despite their struggles in Serie A during the second half of the season. The Rossoneri are second in the table with 66 points after 32 matches but they are only three points above Napoli in fifth place and in the Europa […]
Napoli want Manchester United-owned AC Milan defender
Napoli want Manchester United-owned AC Milan defender
The future of Diogo Dalot at AC Milan[1] might be in doubt but Napoli are reportedly considering the acquisition of the Manchester[2] United defender. With Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez being the first-choice full-backs at the Rossoneri, the 22-year-old has struggled to break[3] into the starting line-up and he has featured in just 15 Serie […]
Spezia coach tipped to replace Gattuso at Napoli
Spezia coach tipped to replace Gattuso at Napoli
Vincenzo Italiano could replace Gennaro Gattuso as coach of Napoli but paying €1 million to secure the services of the Spezia boss might be a deterrent for the Partenopei. The Aquilotti have been one of the surprise packages of the 2020/21 season in their maiden Serie A campaign and they are close to securing their […]