Football-italia
Capello: ‘Roma can win the Scudetto’
Capello: ‘Roma can win the Scudetto’
Fabio Capello believes Roma can win the Scudetto this season – “they have a complete squad and a good Coach”. The veteran tactician was the last Coach to win the title with the Giallorossi in 2001, but he’s impressed with Eusebio Di Francesco’s side this season. “They’re strong, very strong. They have a complete squad […]
‘Napoli are Scudetto favourites’
‘Napoli are Scudetto favourites’
Massimiliano Allegri reiterates Napoli are favourites for the Scudetto and says “everyone is hoping Juventus will lose”. The Bianconeri Coach named the Partenopei as favourites in his pre-match Press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game, and he returned to that theme toward the end of the conference. “Up until now the team has done what’s required,” […]
Allegri: ‘Napoli’s defence has improved’
Allegri: ‘Napoli’s defence has improved’
Napoli play “beautiful football”, according to Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri, but “they’ve quickly learned to do the defensive side too”. The two sides meet at the San Paolo tomorrow for what is being billed as an early Scudetto showdown. In a reversal of recent seasons, Juve have scored more goals than anyone in Serie A, […]
Allegri: ‘Confident on Higuain’
Allegri: ‘Confident on Higuain’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri says “I’ll have to see” if Gonzalo Higuain can face Napoli but “let’s say I’m confident”. The striker had to have surgery on his hand earlier this week, putting him in serious doubt for the reunion with the Partenopei. However, there has been growing confidence in recent days that Pipita could […]
‘Insigne should be in Gomorrah!’
‘Insigne should be in Gomorrah!’
Gomorrah star Salvatore Esposito jokes Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne should be on the show – “he would be a good parakeet for Genny…” The hit mafia drama is based on the Neapolitan mafia, the Camorra, and the latest two episodes been made available early on Sky’s ‘on demand’ service’ so it doesn’t clash with the Juventus […]
Maggio or Mario Rui to face Juventus?
Maggio or Mario Rui to face Juventus?
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri is reportedly unsure whether Mario Rui or Christian Maggio should face Juventus tomorrow night. Faouzi Ghoulam is out for the long-term with a cruciate ligament injury, so Elseid Hysaj has moved over to the left and Maggio has returned at right-back. The 35-year-old impressed against Udinese on Sunday, but if he […]
Higuain decision today
Higuain decision today
Juventus will reportedly take a decision on Gonzalo Higuain today, but if he is called-up for Napoli he’s likely to be on the bench. The striker broke the third metacarpal on his left hand in training when Claudio Marchisio’s stud landed on his finger. The injury was severe enough to require surgery, and Pipita went […]
Alonso: ‘I like to watch Napoli’
Alonso: ‘I like to watch Napoli’
Xabi Alonso praises Jorginho and Napoli, and was sorry to see Gianluigi Buffon cry when Italy were knocked out of the World Cup qualifiers. The midfielder hung up his boots earlier this year after a distinguished career with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich and he spoke about which teams he admires now. “In addition […]
Totti: ‘Napoli over Juventus’
Totti: ‘Napoli over Juventus’
Francesco Totti would “prefer Napoli” over Juventus for the Scudetto, but hopes they draw tomorrow so Roma can get closer. The Giallorossi legend retired at the end of last season, but he’s still working with the club and is keeping a close eye on the Scudetto race. “There are three or four teams on the […]
Maggio: ‘Juventus are struggling’
Maggio: ‘Juventus are struggling’
Napoli defender Christian Maggio believes “Juventus are in a bit of trouble, it’s pointless denying it” but “they have seven lives, like a cat”. The Partenopei face the champions at the San Paolo on Friday, and will go seven points clear of the Bianconeri if they win the match. “It’s not a match like the […]