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Spal’s late game struggles
Spal’s late game struggles
Roma may have to be patient to break down Spal, but Leonardo Semplici’s side have conceded almost half of their goals in the final half hour of matches. The Giallorossi face the newly-promoted side looking to go level on points with Juventus, at least temporarily, with the Bianconeri facing Napoli this evening. Given that one […]
Juan Jesus worried about SPAL
Juan Jesus worried about SPAL
Juan Jesus warns Roma “cannot get this wrong” as they host SPAL this evening. “They are a dangerous opponent with nothing to lose.” It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We cannot get this wrong, as we must win as many games as possible and three points today would […]
Liveblog: Roma-SPAL & Napoli-Juventus
Liveblog: Roma-SPAL & Napoli-Juventus
Join us for all the build-up and action to today’s two big Serie A games, Roma-SPAL and leaders Napoli hosting reigning champions Juventus. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.30 GMT with Roma aiming to get back on track against […]
Line-ups: Roma-SPAL
Line-ups: Roma-SPAL
Roma give Cengiz Under and Maxime Gonalons rare starts, partnering Edin Dzeko and Stephan El Shaarawy against SPAL. It kicks off at 17.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from this game and Napoli-Juventus on the LIVEBLOG. Eusebio Di Francesco has to revitalise his squad after their surprise 1-1 draw with Genoa in Serie A […]
Coppa last-16 dates confirmed
Coppa last-16 dates confirmed
The dates and times for the Coppa Italia last-16 ties have been confirmed to start on December 12. Coppa Italia last-16 schedule (kick-off times in GMT): Tuesday December 12: Inter-Pordenone (20:00) Wednesday December 13: Fiorentina-Sampdoria (16:30) Wednesday December 13: Milan-Verona (20:00) Thursday December 14: Lazio-Cittadella (20:00) Friday December 19: Napoli-Udinese (20:00) Wednesday December 20: Atalanta-Sassuolo […]
‘Bologna won’t sell Verdi’
‘Bologna won’t sell Verdi’
Bologna’s sporting director has asserted that the club will not sell wantaway forward Simone Verdi in January. Inter had reportedly hoped to bring in Verdi next month, while Napoli and Roma were also credited with an interest in the Milan youth product, but Riccardo Bigon made it clear the Rossoblu would try to hold on […]
When Allegri met Sarri
When Allegri met Sarri
Napoli and Juventus meet at the San Paolo tonight for the biggest game of the season so far, but the two Coaches have been locking horns for close to 15 years. Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri first encountered each other in the 2003-04 Serie C2 season. Allegri had hung up his boots the previous season […]
Howedes faces ‘long spell out’
Howedes faces ‘long spell out’
There are fears that Juventus defender Benedikt Howedes faces “a long spell out” after his latest thigh injury. Howedes was ruled out of Friday’s clash with Napoli due to the problem, and Tuttosport reports it is a cause for concern, with his condition to be assessed in the next few hours. The German was sidelined […]
Juve go 4-3-2-1 at Napoli?
Juve go 4-3-2-1 at Napoli?
Juventus will reportedly spring a tactical surprise against Napoli on Friday by lining up in a 4-3-2-1 formation. Juve had been tipped to play in a 3-4-2-1 at the San Paolo, but Tuttojuve.com claims Max Allegri has made a late switch to the system also known as the ‘Christmas Tree’. Consequently, Andrea Barzagli would be […]
Zoff: Napoli have something extra
Zoff: Napoli have something extra
Juventus legend Dino Zoff has admitted that Napoli “have something extra” on his former club ahead of Friday’s Serie A showdown. Napoli go into the match at the San Paolo four points clear of Juve, and Zoff believes that can be extended to seven thanks to their ‘crazy’ improvement under Maurizio Sarri and playing at […]