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Napoli dealt Politano blow
Napoli dealt Politano blow
Napoli have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Matteo Politano as Sassuolo insist they will only consider selling the winger in the summer. Politano has moved to the top of Napoli’s wideman wishlist for January, but Giovanni Carnevali made it clear Sassuolo were under no pressure to sell the former Roma attacker. “Matteo’s […]
Spalletti stands up for Inter players
Spalletti stands up for Inter players
Luciano Spalletti stood up for Inter players, particularly Davide Santon, after a 1-1 draw with Roma left them in fourth place. The Nerazzurri snatched a late draw with Matias Vecino’s header after Stephan El Shaarawy had taken advantage of Santon’s error on a long Alisson clearance. “Santon doesn’t have to apologise to anyone. It’s easy […]
Donadoni hands Verdi armband
Donadoni hands Verdi armband
Roberto Donadoni reveals why Simone Verdi was wearing the captain’s armband as Bologna swept Benevento aside 3-0. Blerim Dzemaili returned from a brief spell in MLS with Montreal Impact and was immediately on target in the 3-0 victory. “We played well and it wasn’t easy against a Benevento side that was coming off two consecutive […]
Sarri: ‘Particularly enjoyable win’
Sarri: ‘Particularly enjoyable win’
Maurizio Sarri had a “particularly enjoyable” Napoli win over Atalanta and explained the Lorenzo Insigne touchline incident. The Partenopei earned a 1-0 victory at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia thanks to Dries Mertens, having been knocked out of the Coppa Italia by the Bergamo Boys earlier this month. “Winning here is particularly enjoyable, because Atalanta always […]
Mertens ends Atalanta taboo
Mertens ends Atalanta taboo
Dries Mertens ended his goal drought after 910 minutes of Serie A football to give Napoli a huge win away to their taboo team Atalanta. The Partenopei keep their status at the top of the table and overcome probably the toughest fixture in their calendar, having lost three of their previous four meetings with Gian […]
Mertens: ‘Last season…’
Mertens: ‘Last season…’
Dries Mertens admits Napoli “probably wouldn’t have won this match last season” after a 1-0 victory away to Atalanta. “We won and I scored, so it was just perfect!” the Belgian told Mediaset Premium in Bergamo. Last term, Atalanta did the double over Napoli, but in 2017-18 there were two very slender successes. “It was […]
Gasperini: ‘A balanced encounter’
Gasperini: ‘A balanced encounter’
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini saw “a very balanced encounter” in the 1-0 defeat to Napoli, but some issues with the offside technology. A single goal from Dries Mertens decided the match at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia in Bergamo. “It was our first game after the break and we didn’t have the same stamina as […]
Tare: ‘De Vrij clause valid in Italy’
Tare: ‘De Vrij clause valid in Italy’
Lazio director Igli Tare confirmed Stefan de Vrij is ready to sign a new contract, but the release clause “would be valid within and outside Italy.” The defender’s current deal is due to expire in June and he has been heavily linked with the likes of Inter, Juventus, Napoli, Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real […]
HT: Atalanta neutralise Napoli
HT: Atalanta neutralise Napoli
Atalanta have kept Napoli largely quiet with their pressing game and some acrobatic defending to stop Jose Callejon going clear. Follow all the action as it happens from today’s nine Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei had lost three of their previous four meetings with Atalanta, including a Coppa Italia quarter-final on January […]
Allegri: ‘Juve chasing hare Napoli’
Allegri: ‘Juve chasing hare Napoli’
Max Allegri wants Juventus to focus on Genoa and keep putting together victories as they are “forced to chase the hare Napoli whizzing ahead.” It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Coach started off with some bad news, as Gigi Buffon is out of action and that […]