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Cairo: Not happy with Miha
Cairo: Not happy with Miha
Torino President Urbano Cairo admits “I wasn’t happy with Sinisa Mihajlovic” and “expected more” from the Serbian Coach. Mihajlovic was replaced by former Napoli, Inter and Watford boss Walter Mazzarri on Thursday, and Cairo explained the reasons behind his decision. “I wasn’t happy with the team’s results: they were too inconsistent,” he told Sportitalia. “I […]
‘Napoli-Verdi talk flattering, but…’
‘Napoli-Verdi talk flattering, but…’
Simone Verdi’s agent admits talk of the Bologna winger joining Napoli is flattering but insists “there’s been nothing concrete.” Verdi has been heavily linked with a move to Napoli this month as they look to maintain their push for a first Scudetto in 28 years, but Luigi Lauro made it clear no move was in […]
Khedira: Top of my game
Khedira: Top of my game
Jyuventus midfielder Sami Khedira says he is “at the top of my game physically and mentally” after putting a ‘difficult’ start to the season behind him. Khedira was ruled out for the entirety of September with a knee injury, but the German has since returned to help Juve move to within a point of Serie […]
Hysaj: ‘Napoli are angry’
Hysaj: ‘Napoli are angry’
Elseid Hysaj says Napoli are “all angry about the loss to Atalanta”, so they want to bounce back against Verona. The Partenopei were eliminated from the Coppa Italia on Tuesday night, and the full-back wants to use that as motivation for their Scudetto chase. “We’re all angry about the loss to Atalanta,” Hysaj said on […]
Spalletti: ‘Inter don’t need signings’
Spalletti: ‘Inter don’t need signings’
Inter Coach Luciano Spalletti doesn’t want to discuss the transfer market – “these players need to know I’m sure of their qualities”. The Nerazzurri won’t be able to make big investments this month, as they can’t fall foul of Financial Fair Play restrictions, and the Coach was asked about his squad in today’s Press conference. […]
Report: Mazzarri agrees Torino terms
Report: Mazzarri agrees Torino terms
Walter Mazzarri is reportedly at Torino’s headquarters, where he’ll sign his contract and officially replace Sinisa Mihajlovic. The Serbian was sacked earlier today after last night’s Coppa Italia defeat to Juventus, and the former Napoli boss immediately emerged as the favourite to replace him. It was reported today that he had been offered a contract […]
Can Deulofeu leave in January?
Can Deulofeu leave in January?
Inter and Napoli have both been linked with Gerard Deulofeu, but it’s not clear if he can actually leave Barcelona in January. The winger rejoined the Catalan club this summer, after they activated a buyback clause in his deal with Everton. Deulofeu had spent the second half of last season on loan at Milan, and […]
Benevento: ’Napoli want Ciciretti’
Benevento: ’Napoli want Ciciretti’
Benevento President Oreste Vigorito reveals Napoli have asked for permission to speak to Amato Ciciretti. The forward is out of contract at the end of the season, so is free to negotiate with other clubs this month, but there has also been speculation he could move in January. “Last night I received, as is required […]
Official: Torino sack Mihajlovic
Official: Torino sack Mihajlovic
Torino have officially confirmed they have sacked Sinisa Mihajlovic following last night’s Coppa Italia defeat to Juventus. It was reported after the game that the Serbian had been sacked, and Attilio Lombardo took the post-match Press conference. A group of players went to see their Coach in his hotel last night to affirm that the […]
Mihajlovic sacking expected today
Mihajlovic sacking expected today
Sinisa Mihajlovic is expected to be officially sacked by Torino later today, the first time since 2011 that Urbano Cairo has made a change during the season. The Granata were beaten 2-0 by Juventus last night in the Coppa Italia, and reports began to emerge in the aftermath that the Serbian had been sacked. Toro […]