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Allegri: ‘A year of satisfaction’
Allegri: ‘A year of satisfaction’
Juventus boss Max Allegri describes 2017 as a year full of satisfaction for his side. The Old Lady signed off the calendar year with a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Verona yesterday, with Paulo Dybala scoring twice. And Allegri has taken to social media to reflect upon a 12-month period that has seen the Bianconeri win […]
Napoli to make €25m Verdi offer?
Napoli to make €25m Verdi offer?
It is reported that Napoli are ready to make a €25m offer for Bologna’s Simone Verdi. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Partenopei boss Maurizio Sarri made clear after his side’s win at Crotone on Friday that he needs to sign another forward in January’s transfer window. With Dries Mertens currently out of form and Arkadiusz […]
Cancelo sets top-four target
Cancelo sets top-four target
Inter’s Joao Cancelo believes his side have the qualities to secure a top-four Serie A finish this season. After starting the month on top of the table, Luciano Spalletti’s team have fallen off the pace following a four-match winless run in the League. A goalless draw with Lazio has left the Nerazzurri seven points off […]
Caceres to Lazio after break?
Caceres to Lazio after break?
Martin Caceres appears certain to join Lazio from Verona once Serie A’s winter break arrives. The Uruguayan defender scored for the Scaligeri in last night’s 3-1 defeat to Juventus but his days at the Stadio Bentegodi are numbered. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Verona’s match with Napoli next Saturday will be the final […]
Benatia: ‘Well done Napoli, but…’
Benatia: ‘Well done Napoli, but…’
Mehdi Benatia congratulates Napoli on finishing the year top of Serie A but warns he would rather be there in May. The Partenopei secured the title of ‘winter champions’ by beating Crotone on Friday evening, with Benetia’s Juventus moving back to within a point of the leaders after a 3-1 win at Verona yesterday. In […]
Allegri: ‘Not a good Juve game’
Allegri: ‘Not a good Juve game’
Max Allegri gave Paulo Dybala advice after his brace against Verona, but “we all know it was not a good Juventus performance.” Blaise Matuidi had given them the lead at the Bentegodi after just six minutes, but Martin Caceres equalised from distance and Dybala then scored twice in five minutes for the 3-1 result. “It’s […]
Pecchia: ‘Verona alive and kicking’
Pecchia: ‘Verona alive and kicking’
Fabio Pecchia saw Verona “alive and kicking” despite their 3-1 home defeat to Juventus. “I’m sure we’ll fight to the very end.” Hellas had managed to draw level with Martin Caceres after an early Blaise Matuidi scuffed finish, but Paulo Dybala sprung to life with a brace. “Despite the difficulties we had tonight, I saw […]
Dybala right man for Juventus
Dybala right man for Juventus
Paulo Dybala proved he is back with two late goals – scored with his weaker right foot – as Juventus struggled to beat Verona 3-1. Napoli had already secured the status of Winter Champions as leaders at the half-way stage of the season, but Juve open up a six-point gap from the chasing pack, as […]
Bernardeschi: ‘Scudetto a two-horse race’
Bernardeschi: ‘Scudetto a two-horse race’
Federico Bernardeschi believes the 3-1 win at Verona was “a clear signal to the rest of the league,” as Juventus and Napoli break away. The Bianconeri remain within a point of leaders Napoli at the halfway stage of the season, but open up a six-point gap from third-placed Inter. “It’s an important victory and we […]
HT: Juventus lead in Verona
HT: Juventus lead in Verona
Blaise Matuidi has given Juventus the half-time lead at the Bentegodi, but Hellas Verona had a few chances too. Follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. Napoli had already secured the status of Winter Champions as leaders at the half-way stage of the season, but Juve had the chance to break away […]