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De Zerbi ‘surprise’ at Sagna signing
De Zerbi ‘surprise’ at Sagna signing
Benevento Coach Roberto De Zerbi admits even he was ‘surprised’ by the signing of Bacary Sagna. The former Arsenal and Manchester City right-back had been a free-agent since his release from the Etihad Stadium at the end of last season. However, despite reportedly having offers to join the likes of Schalke, Olympiacos, Braga, Besiktas and […]
Mazzarri: ‘Torino dominated Sampdoria’
Mazzarri: ‘Torino dominated Sampdoria’
Walter Mazzarri feels Torino should’ve made more of their chances, as they “dominated” Sampdoria in the stalemate. The Granata fought back from a Lucas Torreira free kick to earn a 1-1 draw at Marassi, despite seeing Afriyie Acquah first score and then get sent off. “I was sent off because we were already down to […]
Maran ‘evaluating’ Giaccherini debut
Maran ‘evaluating’ Giaccherini debut
Rolando Maran is “evaluating” whether to throw Emanuele Giaccherini in from the start as Chievo visit Atalanta. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “In recent games, we’ve had the performances, but not the results,” argued the Coach. “I see us doing the right things and we need […]
Napoli call up Machach
Napoli call up Machach
Adam Ounas misses out on the Benevento trip, but Zinedine Machach gets his first Napoli call-up. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Serie A leaders are still without Arkadiusz Milik and Faouzi Ghoulam, who continue the rehabilitation process after knee ligament surgery. Defender Raul Albiol returns […]
Gasp counts Atalanta injuries
Gasp counts Atalanta injuries
Gian Piero Gasperini has an injury crisis when Atalanta take on Chievo, missing Papu Gomez, Mattia Caldara and possibly Josip Ilicic. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “The team has some issues and not everyone is in good shape,” confessed the Coach in his Press conference. “It’s […]
Gattuso: ‘Milan aren’t Brad Pitt’
Gattuso: ‘Milan aren’t Brad Pitt’
Gennaro Gattuso admires Udinese and warns Milan not to get caught up in their own hype. “We’re not Brad Pitt, we’re as ugly as me and my beard.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. This is the first time that two members of the 2006 World Cup […]
Iachini: ‘Sigh of relief for Politano’
Iachini: ‘Sigh of relief for Politano’
Sassuolo Coach Beppe Iachini “breathed a sigh of relief” when Matteo Politano’s move to Napoli fell through and prepares to face Juventus. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We looked back over the game with Atalanta. We made some mistakes, but also a very good second half […]
Allegri: ‘Bernardeschi has to play’
Allegri: ‘Bernardeschi has to play’
Massimiliano Allegri confessed Juventus are forced to start Federico Bernardeschi against Sassuolo amid an injury crisis, as Douglas Costa misses out. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. There is an injury crisis in Turin, missing Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Benedikt Howedes and probably also Douglas Costa, while […]
Vigorito: ‘Benevento David and Goliath’
Vigorito: ‘Benevento David and Goliath’
Benevento President Oreste Vigorito welcomes Bacary Sagna and admits their fight for safety is “like breaking into a fort armed with water pistols.” Former Manchester City, Arsenal and France defender Sagna signed a contract today and declared the club’s “story” is what drew him to the Stadio Vigorito. They had never even been in Serie […]
Official: Sagna signs for Benevento
Official: Sagna signs for Benevento
It is now official, Bacary Sagna has signed a contract with Benevento until June with an option to add another year. The France international was a free agent since his deal with Manchester City expired in June 2017. He agreed terms with the club currently at the bottom of the Serie A table and put […]