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Nani: ‘Lazio on same level as Napoli’
Nani: ‘Lazio on same level as Napoli’
Luis Nani warns Lazio “want to prove we’re on the same level” as Napoli and asks his team to face them with “confidence.” It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “Having the fans by your side is the best thing in football. We are fired up and want to […]
Line-ups: Napoli-Lazio
Line-ups: Napoli-Lazio
Napoli have Dries Mertens back, but are forced to give Lorenzo Tonelli his first start of the season against Ciro Immobile’s third-placed Lazio. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all three of today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. This is a fascinating fixture between first and third, although […]
Chiriches out for three weeks?
Chiriches out for three weeks?
There are initial reports Napoli defender Vlad Chiriches could be out of action for three weeks after an injury in training. He was meant to start tonight against Lazio, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. However, Chiriches suffered a muscular problem in training this morning and pulled out. According to initial reports from Sky […]
Hamsik: ‘Used to pressure’
Hamsik: ‘Used to pressure’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik urged his side to ignore Juventus and “focus on our own game” against Lazio. “We’re accustomed to pressure.” It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. A victory is essential at the Stadio San Paolo to recapture the Serie A leadership, as Juve won 2-0 away […]
Chiriches out for Napoli too?
Chiriches out for Napoli too?
Napoli risk a decimated defence against Lazio tonight, as Vlad Chiriches and Raul Albiol are in doubt, so Lorenzo Tonelli could start. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all three of today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei are forced to completely revamp their defence, as Albiol […]
Napoli and Lazio squads announced
Napoli and Lazio squads announced
Raul Albiol and Dries Mertens are included in Napoli’s squad to face Lazio, who as expected drop Felipe Anderson. It had been feared that the Partenopei’s Belgian forward had sprained his ankle after limping off during last weekend’s 2-0 win at Benevento, but he is fit for tonight’s game at the San Paolo. There were […]
Oddo eyes Euro qualification
Oddo eyes Euro qualification
Massimo Oddo is targeting Europa League qualification for Udinese after a remarkable turnaround in fortunes. The Bianconeri have lost only three of the former Pescara boss’ first 13 matches in charge of the club, twice to Napoli and once to Lazio. The run has transformed Udinese from possible relegation candidates into European hopefuls and Oddo […]
Mazzarri ‘proud’ of Toro start
Mazzarri ‘proud’ of Toro start
Walter Mazzarri is ‘happy and proud’ with the start he has made to life as Torino Coach. The former Inter, Napoli and Watford boss is just over a month into his tenure with the Granata and is still unbeaten. A return of eight points from four Serie A matches have lifted Toro to just three […]
De Vrij relishes Mertens battle
De Vrij relishes Mertens battle
Lazio’s Stefan de Vrij is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with Napoli’s Dries Mertens. The two sides lock horns at the San Paolo this evening, with the Biancocelesti looking to bounce back from their surprise home defeat by Genoa on Monday. Speaking ahead of the clash, the Dutch defender insisted he will enjoy trying […]
Donadoni wants Destro ‘intensity’
Donadoni wants Destro ‘intensity’
Bologna boss Roberto Donadoni says forward Mattia Destro needs more intensity if he is to improve and achieve his full potential. The 26-year-old has scored just five goals so far this season and his Coach believes he could do better with greater determination. “I have already said it and I repeat – his form is […]