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Insigne back in Napoli squad
Insigne back in Napoli squad
Lorenzo Insigne is back in the Napoli squad for tomorrow’s match with Torino, but Nikola Maksimovic is out. Insigne had started 60 matches in a row for the Partenopei, but after going off injured against Juventus he missed the Feyenoord and Fiorentina games. In his absence, Maurizio Sarri’s side struggled to a 0-0 draw with […]
Chiesa costs €60m
Chiesa costs €60m
Fiorentina would demand at least €60m to sell Federico Chiesa, according to reports. The young winger has been in fine form this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist in his 15 Serie A appearances so far. Last month the 19-year-old extended his contract until 2022, despite being linked with the likes of Juventus, […]
Diego: ‘I’d have more Ballons d’Or…’
Diego: ‘I’d have more Ballons d’Or…’
Napoli legend Diego Maradona says he’d have more Ballons d’Or than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo if he played today. When the Argentine legend was playing, only European players could win the France Football prize, but Messi and Ronaldo now have five each. The latter declared that made him the best player ever to play, […]
Juventus target Lichtsteiner replacement
Juventus target Lichtsteiner replacement
Juventus are reportedly considering Matteo Darmian, Sime Vrsaljko or Thomas Meunier to replace Stephan Lichtsteiner. The Swiss defender is likely to leave the Bianconeri at the end of the season, as it’s not expected he’ll be offered a new contract. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Turin club have identified three possible replacements for Lichtsteiner. […]
Napoli turn to Grimaldo?
Napoli turn to Grimaldo?
Napoli have reportedly turned their attention to Benfica’s Alex Grimaldo, as Atletico Madrid won’t sell Sime Vrsaljko in January. The Partenopei were keen to sign the former Sassuolo full-back, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed yesterday the Spaniards wouldn’t let him leave until the end of the season. Faouzi Ghoulam is out with a cruciate […]
Callejon: ‘No issue with Napoli’
Callejon: ‘No issue with Napoli’
Jose Callejon says “we don’t have to make a drama” out of Napoli’s recent dip in form – “we remain a point behind the current leaders…” The Partenopei haven’t won in three games across all competitions, and have scored just three goals in their previous five Serie A games, allowing Inter to move to the […]
Mertens: ‘Sarri makes players great’
Mertens: ‘Sarri makes players great’
Dries Mertens kept Scudetto ambitions alive and noted “Napoli wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for Maurizio Sarri. He makes normal players top class.” This is the former Empoli tactician’s third season on the Partenopei bench and they are currently second in Serie A behind Inter. “It’s a difficult moment, but it’s […]
Reina agent denies Milan link
Reina agent denies Milan link
Pepe Reina’s agent has “categorically denied” that Milan want to sign the Napoli goalkeeper. “In fact, he could even sign a renewal.” The Spain international was linked with a switch to San Siro after Rossoneri fans turned on Gianluigi Donnarumma, urging him to walk away. Reina would be a free agent, as his current contract […]
Insigne back for Napoli
Insigne back for Napoli
Lorenzo Insigne is back in training with Napoli and could be called up for Saturday’s Serie A match with Torino. The forward limped off during the 1-0 defeat to Juventus and also missed games against Fiorentina and Feyenoord with a groin problem. Insigne worked with the rest of the team this afternoon and it’s reported […]
Mertens: ‘Sarri makes normal players great’
Mertens: ‘Sarri makes normal players great’
Dries Mertens kept Scudetto ambitions alive and noted “Napoli wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for Maurizio Sarri. He makes normal players top class.” This is the former Empoli tactician’s third season on the Partenopei bench and they are currently second in Serie A behind Inter. “It’s a difficult moment, but it’s […]