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Marotta: ’Higuain 50-50 for Napoli’
Marotta: ’Higuain 50-50 for Napoli’
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta says “there’s a 50 per cent chance” Gonzalo Higuain will be ready to face Napoli on Friday. The striker has broken a finger, and was forced to undergo surgery earlier today, which was successful. With the Bianconeri facing the league leaders on Friday, it’s a bad time to be without […]
Buffon named best player
Buffon named best player
The Gran Gala del Calcio was held tonight, with Maurizio Sarri named best Coach and Gianluigi Buffon best player. The awards are basically the Italian football equivalent of the Oscars, naming the best performers from the past season. Cagliari goalkeeper Alessio Cragno was named as Serie B’s best youngster for last season, thanks to his […]
Buffon: ‘Napoli are unique’
Buffon: ‘Napoli are unique’
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon says Napoli have “a unique philosophy” and insists he’d play for Italy at 60 if they needed him. The Bianconeri are in Naples on Friday for what’s being billed as a Scudetto showdown, and the goalkeeper discussed the match as he arrived for the Gran Gala del Calcio. “The Partenopei have […]
Hamsik: ‘Juventus is a derby’
Hamsik: ‘Juventus is a derby’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits Juventus represent “a derby for me”, and warns “defence wins championships”. The Partenopei welcome last year’s champions to the San Paolo on Friday night, and the Slovakian international admits playing the Bianconeri has an extra edge to it. “It’ll be a great footballing night, against one of the strongest teams,” […]
Dybala: ‘Napoli not decisive’
Dybala: ‘Napoli not decisive’
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala insists Friday night’s Napoli game “will not be decisive for the Scudetto”. The Bianconeri are already four points behind Maurizio Sarri’s side, so this week’s match is being billed as the biggest game of the season so far. “The match at the San Paolo won’t be decisive for the Scudetto,” Dybala […]
Mertens: ‘Juventus a great game’
Mertens: ‘Juventus a great game’
Napoli striker Dries Mertens says Juventus “will be a great match to play”, and wants an even better 2018 than 2017. The Partenopei are four points clear of the defending champions, with the Bianconeri visiting the San Paolo on Friday night. “We’ve had a beautiful 2017, but it’s not over yet,” Mertens told Sky outside […]
Lichtsteiner in doubt for Napoli
Lichtsteiner in doubt for Napoli
Juventus risk being without Stephan Lichtsteiner for the showdown with Napoli, as he’s struggling with a thigh injury. The Bianconeri are almost certain to be without Gonzalo Higuain for the match, with the two sides separated by four points in the Serie A table. During today’s training session at Vinovo, Juan Cuadrado, Federico Bernardeschi and […]
Higuain surgery successful
Higuain surgery successful
Juventus have confirmed Gonzalo Higuain’s surgery was “concluded successfully”, but haven’t offered a recovery time. The striker looks set to miss the trip to face his former side Napoli on Friday, having broken the third metacarpal on his left hand. Today he underwent surgery at the Sedes Sapientiae clinic, and the Bianconeri have confirmed it […]
Vrsaljko asks for Napoli move?
Vrsaljko asks for Napoli move?
It’s claimed Sime Vrsaljko has asked to leave Atletico Madrid, as he wants to join Napoli in January. The Partenopei are keen to sign the Croatian full-back, as Faouzi Ghoulam is out with a cruciate ligament injury. The former Sassuolo defender can play on either side of the defence, and has Serie A experience already, […]
Higuain goes under the knife
Higuain goes under the knife
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is having surgery at the Sedes Sapientiae clinic, but it’s very unlikely he’ll be able to face Napoli. The striker missed last night’s win over Crotone, having broken the third metacarpal on his left hand. Should Pipita fall on or take a blow to the finger it could make the injury […]