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Younes: ‘Might not join Napoli’
Younes: ‘Might not join Napoli’
Ajax winger Amin Younes admits “I don’t know whether I’ll go to Napoli next summer”, and won’t rule out a renewal. The German international was on the verge of joining the Partenopei in January, but the deal was cancelled after he had taken his medical. It’s been reported that Younes has already signed a pre-contract […]
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio were tired’
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio were tired’
Simone Inzaghi puts Lazio’s loss to Genoa down to “a bit of fatigue” and admits Felipe Anderson “could have done more”. The Aquile fell to a shock defeat at the Olimpico tonight, with Diego Laxalt’s late header denying them the chance to move further clear of Inter and Roma. “We had some difficulties, we faced […]
‘Napoli the people’s champions’
‘Napoli the people’s champions’
Esteban Cambiasso believes “the people are on Napoli’s side” in the Scudetto battle with Juventus. Both sides are setting a furious pace at the top of Serie A, with the Partenopei leading the champions by a point. “Napoli believe, not just because of the points and being first, but because of their play,” former Inter […]
Vrsaljko renews with Atletico
Vrsaljko renews with Atletico
Rumoured Juventus and Napoli target Sime Vrsaljko has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2022. The Croatian right-back was out of favour at the start of this season, and was heavily linked with a move back to Serie A, having previously played for Sassuolo. However, he has since managed to become a regular fixture […]
Milan have Strinic deal?
Milan have Strinic deal?
It’s reported Milan have a deal for Sampdoria full-back Ivan Strinic, who could arrive on a free transfer in the summer. The Croatian signed for the Blucerchiati from Napoli in the summer, and he has two assists in his 14 Serie A games this season. According to Sky, his contract is expiring at the end […]
Higuain: ‘Focused on Fiorentina’
Higuain: ‘Focused on Fiorentina’
Gonzalo Higuain warns thinking about Tottenham Hotspur already would be “a huge error” for Juventus, with Fiorentina to come on Friday. The striker had been going through something of a goal drought, but now has five goals in his last three games after a hat-trick against Sassuolo yesterday. “We prepared the match to press them […]
Mertens suffers ankle injury
Mertens suffers ankle injury
Dries Mertens could miss Napoli’s Serie A clash with Lazio this Saturday after the forward was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Mertens hobbled off during Napoli’s 2-0 win against Benevento on Sunday, and an official tweet confirmed the forward had sustained “a slight, grade-I strain to his left ankle.” Consequently, the Belgian is a serious […]
Mertens injury ‘nothing big’
Mertens injury ‘nothing big’
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik insists Dries Mertens’ potential ankle injury is “nothing big”. Mertens limped off with a suspected ankle sprain during Napoli’s 2-0 win at Benevento on Sunday, but Hamsik is confident his prolific teammate will shake it off quickly. “We’re focused on ourselves, every game is a Final and we can’t drop points […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli beyond expectations’
Sarri: ‘Napoli beyond expectations’
Maurizio Sarri insists Napoli “cannot feel pressure because we are going beyond anyone’s expectations” at the top of the Serie A table. The Partenopei earned a 2-0 victory away to Benevento this evening thanks to Dries Mertens and Marek Hamsik goals, but there was also a scare as the Belgian limped off with a sprained […]
Conte demands Chelsea statement
Conte demands Chelsea statement
Antonio Conte demanded Chelsea provide “a statement against this speculation” that he’ll be fired and is open to “a new contract.” There have been reports the manager will be axed if he loses to Watford on Monday night. In response, he declared this week that he is out of the running for the Italy job […]