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SES in doubt for Sampdoria
SES in doubt for Sampdoria
Stephan El Shaarawy reportedly has a muscle strain, so he could miss Roma’s trip to Sampdoria. Giallorossi Coach Eusebio Di Francesco could lose Edin Dzeko in the coming days, but stated in his pre-match Press conference that the striker will play tomorrow “as things stand”. Now there is a further doubt in attack, as Sky […]
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio have more matches’
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio have more matches’
Lazio Coach Simone Inzaghi insists Roma and Inter have an advantage in the Champions League race as “we have more matches”. The three teams are locked in a race for third and fourth in Serie A, with the Biancocelesti currently sitting in third place. They play their game in hand against Udinese tomorrow, as city […]
‘Sampdoria don’t need to sell Torreira’
‘Sampdoria don’t need to sell Torreira’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero confirms Napoli interest in Lucas Torreira but “I don’t need to sell him”. The midfielder has been heavily linked with Juventus, and last night his agent stated that both Roma and the Partenopei are also keen. “He’s a bit like [Patrik] Schick because he’s good, willing and eager,” Ferrero explained on […]
Atalanta sanctioned for Koulibaly chants
Atalanta sanctioned for Koulibaly chants
Atalanta have been given a one-match closure of the Curva Nord Pisani for racist chanting against Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, but the sentence is suspended for one year. The centre-back was subjected to the racist chanting in Sunday’s win at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. It was also alleged that a bottle was thrown at him, […]
Hamsik: Fans will talk to Verdi
Hamsik: Fans will talk to Verdi
Marek Hamsik insists he will have nothing to say to Simone Verdi when Napoli face Bologna this weekend as “the San Paolo will take care of him.” The two sides lock horns on Sunday, with Verdi having just turned down a move to Napoli, but Hamsik was focused on merely “consolidating first place” in Serie […]
Maksimovic set for Spartak?
Maksimovic set for Spartak?
Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic is reportedly closing in on a six-month loan to Massimo Carrera’s Spartak Moscow. According to Sky Sport Italia, Maksimovic is “ever nearer” to Spartak, who are happy to sign the Serbian on a dry loan. The former Torino stopper cost the Partenopei €20m in the summer of 2016, yet he has […]
Deulofeu wants Milan return?
Deulofeu wants Milan return?
Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu is reportedly holding out for a move back to Milan this month. According to Corriere della Sera, Deulofeu remains in “constant contact” with his old teammates and has expressed to them a desire to play for Milan again. However, the newspaper warns his €20m asking price is too much for the […]
Napoli still pushing for Politano?
Napoli still pushing for Politano?
Napoli are reportedly still keen on signing Sassuolo winger Matteo Politano and could target Sampdoria’s Lucas Torreira in the summer. Sassuolo are playing hardball with Politano, but Gianluca Di Marzio’s website claims that has not stopped Napoli from ‘pressing’ for the 24-year-old. Partenopei President Aurelio De Laurentiis would have also met Sassuolo sporting director Giovanni […]
‘Napoli and Roma want Torreira’
‘Napoli and Roma want Torreira’
Lucas Torreira’s agent says Napoli and Roma are both interested in the Sampdoria midfielder, not just Juventus. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with the Bianconeri, with some even suggesting a deal has already been arranged for the summer. “I can also confirm the interest of Napoli and Roma in my client,” Pablo Bentancurt revealed […]
Allegri: ‘Juventus were tired’
Allegri: ‘Juventus were tired’
Massimiliano Allegri admits Juventus were “a little bit tired” against Genoa, and reveals Gianluigi Buffon will return to training this week. The Bianconeri won 1-0 tonight to move back to within a point of Napoli at the top of Serie A, but their laboured performance drew groans from the crowd at the Allianz Stadium. Click […]