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Line-ups: Atalanta-Napoli
Line-ups: Atalanta-Napoli
Leaders Napoli are without Marek Hamsik due to flu symptoms in this difficult trip to Atalanta, as Andreas Cornelius partners Papu Gomez. It kicks off in Bergamo at 11.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all nine Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have won three of their last four […]
Mertens: ‘Rest did me good’
Mertens: ‘Rest did me good’
Dries Mertens assures “the rest did me good” ahead of Napoli’s very difficult trip to Atalanta this morning. It kicks off in Bergamo at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We worked well and intend to get the result. Fortunately, the break allowed us to all work together and prepare for today,” […]
Ilicic: ‘Every game starts even’
Ilicic: ‘Every game starts even’
Josip Ilicic warns Serie A leaders Napoli that “every game starts at 0-0” as they go head-to-head in Bergamo today. It kicks off in Bergamo at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “It’s a fundamental game for us, as we want to confirm our progress after the victory over Roma,” the midfielder […]
Agent hints Verdi to Napoli in June
Agent hints Verdi to Napoli in June
Simone Verdi refused a January transfer to Napoli in order to remain at Bologna, but his agent hints he’s got a deal in place for June. The winger was seen as the number one choice to reinforce mid-season, having already worked with Coach Maurizio Sarri at Empoli, so his snub was a big surprise. “It’s […]
Jorginho close to Napoli renewal
Jorginho close to Napoli renewal
It is reported that midfielder Jorginho is close to signing a new contract to remain at Napoli until 2022. The Italy international joined the Partenopei from Verona in 2014 and has since established himself as a key player at the San Paolo. According to Il Mattino, the 26-year-old is set to be rewarded for his […]
Gasp: ‘Inter were fallen giants’
Gasp: ‘Inter were fallen giants’
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini reveals he almost joined Napoli in 2011 and doesn’t consider his brief spell at Inter to be with “a big club.” The tactician is earning so many plaudits for Atalanta’s performances in Serie A, the Europa League and Coppa Italia, but his career took a bizarre turn in 2011 when […]
Sampaoli scouts Serie A players
Sampaoli scouts Serie A players
Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli will be in the stands for Atalanta-Napoli and Inter-Roma to watch several stars in action. According to Tuttosport, the tactician has two Serie A games planned for his Sunday viewing. He’ll be in Bergamo to watch Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez play for Atalanta against Napoli at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia. Sampaoli will […]
Iachini: ‘Nobody leaves Sassuolo’
Iachini: ‘Nobody leaves Sassuolo’
Sassuolo Coach Beppe Iachini assured “nobody will leave, but we will bring someone in for the defence” ahead of their match with Torino. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We have prepared well against a strong and experienced opponent,” said the tactician in his Press conference. “Torino […]
Spalletti: ‘Nothing decisive yet’
Spalletti: ‘Nothing decisive yet’
Luciano Spalletti assures it’s “too early” for Inter-Roma to be decisive for fourth place and won’t rule them out of the Scudetto race either. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “It’s still early to call this tie decisive for the Champions League places. Obviously a game like […]
Gattuso: ‘Milan must kill games off’
Gattuso: ‘Milan must kill games off’
Gennaro Gattuso urged Milan to “kill games off” and match Cagliari in terms of intensity, but won’t let Andre Silva or Manuel Locatelli go. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “The team has worked very well and hopefully we can continue the form seen lately,” said the […]