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Jorginho agent: ‘Different league in winter’
Jorginho agent: ‘Different league in winter’
Jorginho’s agent says Napoli just have to get through the tough winter period to put together a Scudetto challenge. The Partenopei have scored just three times in their past five games, and drew 0-0 with Chievo at the weekend, missing the chance to return to the top of Serie A. “Clearly the players have to […]
EDF: ‘Shakhtar a tough opponent’
EDF: ‘Shakhtar a tough opponent’
Roma Coach Eusebio Di Francesco won’t underestimate Shakhtar Donetsk – “they qualified from a tough group, eliminating Napoli, who are one of the best sides in Italy”. The Giallorossi were drawn against the Ukrainian side in today’s Last 16 draw in Nyon, and the tactician isn’t underestimating Shakhtar. “The draw in Nyon has given us […]
EL: Atalanta face Dortmund
EL: Atalanta face Dortmund
There were mixed fortunes for the Italian teams in the Europa League draw, with Atalanta facing a tough tie with Borussia Dortmund. Today saw the Last 32 draw, with Napoli dropping down from the Champions League to join the Orobici, Lazio and Milan. Atalanta were given a tough tie with Borussia Dortmund, while Napoli take […]
CL draw: Who can Roma face?
CL draw: Who can Roma face?
Roma are about to learn their Champions League opponents, with a good chance they’ll be drawn against Real Madrid. The Giallorossi won their group ahead of Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, so they cannot face the English side in the Last 16. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side are also guaranteed not to play Juventus, so here are […]
CL: Juventus face Tottenham
CL: Juventus face Tottenham
Juventus will face Tottenham Hotspur for the first time in European competition, with Roma paired with Shakhtar Donetsk in today’s Champions League draw. The draw for the Last 16 took place today in Nyon, with two Italian sides present after Napoli were eliminated. Roma will play the side which finished above the Partenopei, as they’ve […]
CL draw: Who can Juventus face?
CL draw: Who can Juventus face?
Juventus will learn their Champions League opponents this afternoon, with a high chance they’ll draw an English club. The Bianconeri cannot face Roma or Barcelona in the Last 16, so there are six possible opponents for the Italian champions. Here’s who Massimiliano Allegri’s side could face. Paris Saint-Germain PSG are leading Ligue 1, and made […]
Three goals in five games for Napoli
Three goals in five games for Napoli
Napoli have scored just three goals in their last five Serie A games, and have gone scoreless for two matches for the first time since 2014. The Partenopei were held to a 0-0 draw by Fiorentina yesterday, with that result following a 1-0 defeat at home to Juventus. That is the first time Maurizio Sarri’s […]
Koulibaly ‘not worried’ by form
Koulibaly ‘not worried’ by form
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is not worried by his side’s recent lack of goals following today’s stalemate with Fiorentina. The Partenopei wasted the chance to return to the top of Serie A after a goalless draw against Stefano Pioli’s team. The result means Napoli have not scored in three of their last five League matches, but […]
Napoli Player Ratings v Fiorentina
Napoli Player Ratings v Fiorentina
Words: Ciro Di Brita @Ciruzzo36 Pepe Reina – 6 Made a couple of comfortable saves in the first half to thwart Giovanni Simeone, but was a spectator in the second. Elseid Hysaj – 5 Failed to get up and support Jose Callejon or add anything in the attack. Gave the ball away too easily, too […]
Fiorentina Player Ratings v Napoli
Fiorentina Player Ratings v Napoli
Words: Ciro Di Brita – @Ciruzzo36 Marco Sportiello – 7 Was alive to most of the danger is his box, made a good stop on to the post from Piotr Zielinski’s effort in the second half. Vincent Laurini – 6 Had a quiet enough game, was probably glad he didn’t have to face Lorenzo Insigne or […]