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Benatia: ‘Roma Scudetto rivals’
Benatia: ‘Roma Scudetto rivals’
Medhi Benatia was pleased to score against his former teammates, as “Roma are one of our rivals for the Scudetto” and Juventus continue their march. He got the only goal of the game, bundling over the line at the third attempt after a save on Giorgio Chiellini and ricochet off the bar. “I am pleased, […]
Napoli Player Ratings v Sampdoria
Napoli Player Ratings v Sampdoria
Marek Hamsik got the winning goal and record, but Allan and Dries Mertens were the Napoli heroes against Sampdoria. Words: Greg Murray – @Muzza__G Two early Sampdoria goals gave Napoli a scare, and Marco Giampaolo’s men worked hard to nullify the Azzuri’s passing game. However, two quickfire goals from Lorenzo Insigne and Marek Hamsik ensured […]
Giampaolo satisfied with Samp effort
Giampaolo satisfied with Samp effort
Marco Giampaolo declared himself satisfied with Sampdoria’s effort in their 3-2 defeat at Napoli. The Blucerchiati twice took the lead at the San Paolo but were pegged back before Marek Hamsik netted the winner before half time. “I asked the boys to show courage to go out and evade the first period of pressure, because […]
Sarri: ‘Samp tried to play’
Sarri: ‘Samp tried to play’
Maurizio Sarri praised both the Napoli comeback in a 3-2 victory and Sampdoria for taking the lead twice. “They’re the only team who tried to play football.” The Partenopei twice came back from a goal down at the Stadio San Paolo to snatch it with Marek Hamsik. “It was a game packed with incidents that […]
Hamsik: ‘Napoli win worth double’
Hamsik: ‘Napoli win worth double’
Marek Hamsik said the 3-2 victory over Sampdoria was “a six-pointer as Inter lost to Sassuolo,” so Napoli can break away with his record-breaking goal. “The important thing is that we won while suffering, as it’s a victory that counts for even more, because Inter lost today as well,” Hamsik told Mediaset Premium and Sky […]
Wk18: Napoli soar, Inter slide
Wk18: Napoli soar, Inter slide
Napoli fought back twice to beat Sampdoria in a 3-2 thriller, but Inter fell to a second straight defeat at Sassuolo and Benevento crumbled again. Click here for all the individual match reports. Or see how they all unfolded on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei were behind after just two minutes to a stunning Gaston Ramirez […]
HT: Napoli lead Sampdoria thriller
HT: Napoli lead Sampdoria thriller
Napoli fought back twice to lead Sampdoria 3-2 after a fast and furious half of football, including Marek Hamsik’s historic goal. Follow all the action as it happens from all eight Serie A games and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Serie A leaders welcomed back Lorenzo Insigne from a groin injury, leaving only […]
Albiol: ‘Napoli back to our level’
Albiol: ‘Napoli back to our level’
Raul Albiol believes Napoli are well on the way to “returning to our level” ahead of their meeting with Sampdoria. It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “I think that after the victories over Torino and Udinese, we rediscovered our positive values,” the defender told Sky Sport Italia. “We […]
Torreira: ‘Samp very motivated’
Torreira: ‘Samp very motivated’
Lucas Torreira assures Sampdoria “tend to give our best against the big clubs” and want to upset Napoli this afternoon. It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “Napoli are a fantastic team, we worked hard during the week and tried to recuperate some energy after a really tough month […]
Line-ups: Napoli-Sampdoria
Line-ups: Napoli-Sampdoria
Napoli have Lorenzo Insigne back in what should be an emotional reunion with Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella, but Duvan Zapata isn’t fit to start. It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Serie A leaders need a victory to be sure of […]