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‘Mario Rui as good as Ghoulam’
‘Mario Rui as good as Ghoulam’
Mario Rui “feels just as good” as Faouzi Ghoulam and is “second to no-one”, according to the Napoli’s left-back agent. “I think he’ll play. He told me he’s fine and therefore he has no problems,” he told Radio Kiss Kiss. “His initial difficulties weren’t because of him not being at Ghoulam’s level. Mario feels just […]
Liverpool: Jorginho to replace Can?
Liverpool: Jorginho to replace Can?
Liverpool will reportedly target Napoli midfielder Jorginho if Emre Can leaves this summer. According to The Sun and The Times, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rates Jorginho as “the ideal replacement” for Can, who is seemingly close to joining Juventus. However, it remains to be seen whether Napoli will let the Italo-Brazilian depart, given he is […]
Nakata: EDF thinks too much, Totti…
Nakata: EDF thinks too much, Totti…
Former Roma star Hidetoshi Nakata claims Eusebio Di Francesco “thinks too much” and admits “I don’t know what Francesco Totti can do” as a director. Nakata spent 18 months at Roma at the start of the millennium, playing alongside Di Francesco and Totti as the Giallorossi won the Serie A title during the 2000-01 campaign. […]
Reina: First Scudetto, then Milan?
Reina: First Scudetto, then Milan?
Milan reportedly have a three-year contract prepared for Pepe Reina, but no agreement is expected to be made public until the end of the season. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, not even the allure of a long-term deal with Milan can “distract Reina from his current commitment” of helping Napoli win the Scudetto. The newspaper […]
Milik back for Roma
Milik back for Roma
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is expected to be back for next weekend’s Roma game, following his second knee injury. The Polish international hasn’t played since he suffered a second cruciate ligament injury in 12 months against Spal back in September. While he won’t feature against Cagliari tonight, Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Milik will […]
Zhang plans Inter revolution?
Zhang plans Inter revolution?
Inter’s next three fixtures could be crucial for their season, as Suning Group could completely overhaul things if they miss out on the Champions League. The Nerazzurri started this season in fine form under Luciano Spalletti, but Saturday’s win over Benevento was only their second in 13 games across all competitions. The next three matches […]
Napoli turn to Leno
Napoli turn to Leno
Napoli are reportedly looking at Bernd Leno to replace Pepe Reina, who is expected to join Milan in the summer. The Spanish goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of the season, and with Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis unwilling to offer more than a 12 month contract, he’s widely expected to leave. Today […]
Line-ups: Juventus-Atalanta
Line-ups: Juventus-Atalanta
Juventus use Mario Mandzukic as the centre-forward and Alex Sandro in the attacking trident against Atalanta. It kicks off in Turin at 17.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri have the opportunity to put pressure on leaders Napoli ahead of Monday night’s trip to Cagliari. By a […]
Milan hold initial Reina talks?
Milan hold initial Reina talks?
It is reported that Milan have held initial talks over signing Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina this summer. The Spanish shot-stopper’s contract at the San Paolo expires at the end of the season and he is still yet to sign a new deal. As a result, he is free to enter into negotiations with other clubs […]
Reina: ‘I’m leaving Napoli’
Reina: ‘I’m leaving Napoli’
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina reportedly told teammates “this is my last season” at the Stadio San Paolo, amid Milan reports. The shot-stopper’s contract is due to expire in June and he has not been offered a renewal. According to Il Mattino newspaper, the confession came during his daughter Grecia’s birthday part. Among those in attendance […]