Football-italia
Mertens: ‘Learned so much at Napoli’
Mertens: ‘Learned so much at Napoli’
Dries Mertens expressed his love for Napoli and the fans, said Coach Maurizio Sarri “taught me football” and can’t wait for the Scudetto. The Partenopei host Milan tonight at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “I had already played in Naples with Utrecht and I immediately liked the city and its spirit,” the […]
Sacchi: ‘Milan could beat Napoli’
Sacchi: ‘Milan could beat Napoli’
Arrigo Sacchi “would not be surprised” to see Milan win this evening’s trip to Serie A leaders Napoli and explains how to “defuse the bomb.” It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “I am curious to see what happens, because you never know how a […]
Ones to watch in Week 13
Ones to watch in Week 13
After Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, Serie A returns to brighten the post-apocalyptic gloom. The Azzurri may not be in Russia next summer, but the Scudetto race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years. With seven months until World Cup […]
Albiol: ‘Scudetto not easy’
Albiol: ‘Scudetto not easy’
Napoli defender Raul Albiol admits winning the Scudetto “will not be easy” but “we want to stay up there”. The Partenopei are top of Serie A, a point ahead of champions Juventus, and fans are dreaming of a first title since 1990. “It won’t be easy,” Albiol cautioned, speaking on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli. “We […]
Allegri looks for 300th win
Allegri looks for 300th win
If Juventus beat Sampdoria on Sunday, it will be Massimiliano Allegri’s 300th victory as a Coach. The Bianconeri are currently a point off the top of Serie A, and will take to the field already knowing the result between leaders Napoli and Milan, as that game is played tomorrow night. While a win would be […]
Mirabelli: ‘Milan are confident’
Mirabelli: ‘Milan are confident’
Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli admits Napoli are “a great team” but “we have huge confidence in our lads”. The Rossoneri face the league leaders tomorrow night at the San Paolo, as they look to make up ground on the Champions League places. “The team is good, we have great confidence in our lads,” Mirabelli […]
Milan: Bonaventura in, Calhanoglu out
Milan: Bonaventura in, Calhanoglu out
Giacomo Bonaventura is back in Milan’s squad for their match against Napoli in Serie A on Friday, but there is no Hakan Calhanoglu. The match kicks off at 19:45 GMT tomorrow – click here for a preview. Bonaventura had been out for the past three weeks with a knee injury, but the midfielder has been […]
Montella: Milan can match Napoli
Montella: Milan can match Napoli
Vincenzo Montella insists Milan “can hurt Napoli” on Saturday, despite the Partenopei “probably playing the best football in Europe.” Speaking at a Press conference for the trip to the San Paolo, Montella also discussed Milan’s plans for the January transfer window and accused Italy of focusing youth development too much on results. “Napoli probably play […]
Rodriguez: Milan need time, that penalty…
Rodriguez: Milan need time, that penalty…
Ricardo Rodriguez insists Milan and Coach Vincenzo Montella need more time but admits his penalty against Northern Ireland was wrongly awarded. Montella’s position as Milan Coach has come under heavy scrutiny after their indifferent start to the season, which sees them already 11 points behind the Champions League places, while Rodriguez fired Switzerland to the […]
Pellissier: ‘Inglese, don’t join Napoli’
Pellissier: ‘Inglese, don’t join Napoli’
Sergio Pellissier has urged teammate Roberto Inglese to stay at Chievo. “He’s ready for Napoli, but I’m not sure Napoli are ready for him.” The Partenopei have already bought the striker for €10m, but he had been due to remain in Verona on loan until the end of the season. That may well change to […]