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Line-ups: Napoli v Empoli
Line-ups: Napoli v Empoli
Kalidou Koulibaly is back in the Napoli starting XI for the Coppa Italia Round of 16 against Empoli, who have three players ruled out by COVID. It kicks off at 16.45 GMT at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Gennaro Gattuso doesn’t have much room when it comes to squad rotation, as his squad remains rather […]
Manolas and Osimhen out until February?
Manolas and Osimhen out until February?
Napoli must cope without Kostas Manolas for at least two weeks and Victor Osimhen should still be out for 20 to 30 days. The Greek defender was replaced in the first half against Udinese and the club confirmed he has suffered a first-degree muscle injury. SportMediaset reports he will be out for at least two […]
Coppa Italia Last 16: Predicted line-ups
Coppa Italia Last 16: Predicted line-ups
Inter midfielder Christian Eriksen seems set to get a rare start against Fiorentina, as Juventus rest Cristiano Ronaldo against Genoa. Fiorentina-Inter start the Coppa Italia show today, where Eriksen seems set to start for the Nerazzurri against the Viola in the Coppa Italia. Fiorentina midfielder Borja Valero prepares to play against his former club at […]
Napoli clarify postponement request
Napoli clarify postponement request
Napoli have clarified the reasons for President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ request to postpone the Supercoppa Italiana against Juventus. Since the reports emerged in Italian media, a lot has been said about the rejected request made by the Azzurri patron. The Lega confirmed that the Supercoppa Italiana game against Juventus will be carried out as scheduled […]
Napoli ‘almost impossible’ for Empoli
Napoli ‘almost impossible’ for Empoli
Empoli coach Alessio Dionisi admits it’s going to be ‘almost impossible’ against Napoli in the Coppa Italia tomorrow. The Round of 16 tie kicks off on Wednesday at 16.45 GMT at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. “It’s going to be a very difficult game, almost impossible, but it is still the most important for us […]
Italian Supercup confirmed for January 20
Italian Supercup confirmed for January 20
The Italian Supercup will go ahead between Juventus and Napoli at the Mapei Stadium on January 20, confirms Serie A chief Luigi De Siervo. There had been reports Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis wanted the fixture postponed until May, even though it is the meeting between the 2019-20 Coppa Italia and Scudetto winners. “It was […]
Boniek: ‘Zielinski can be better than De Bruyne’
Boniek: ‘Zielinski can be better than De Bruyne’
Poland Federation President Zibi Boniek claims Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski ‘could become even better than Kevin de Bruyne.’ Polish legend Boniek spoke to Radio Kiss Kiss about Zielinski’s progress for the Serie A side. “Zielinski is a player with pure technique. He can shake off a marker with a single touch, he’s unpredictable, and becoming […]
Leao and Di Lorenzo suspended
Leao and Di Lorenzo suspended
The Disciplinary Commission announced seven bans after Serie A Week 17, including Milan forward Rafael Leao and Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Milan must cope without Leao in the 18th round of fixtures, whilst Napoli must cope without Di Lorenzo, who was also given a one-match ban. Seven players in total are disqualified, with Pedro […]
Napoli: Muscle injury for Manolas
Napoli: Muscle injury for Manolas
Napoli have confirmed Kostas Manolas has suffered a first-degree muscle injury. The Partenopei defender was replaced by Nikola Maksimovic after 15 minutes of the 2-1 win against Udinese in Serie A last weekend. The Azzurri confirmed the Greek defender has suffered a muscle injury. “Kostas Manolas, who was substituted after 15 minutes on Sunday’s match […]
Capello: ‘Inter don’t need new signings’
Capello: ‘Inter don’t need new signings’
Fabio Capello explains why Antonio Conte has no reason to demand new signings in January and insists Inter are the favourites to win the Serie A title. The former England coach shared his thoughts on the Scudetto race in an interview with Il Corriere dello Sport. “Milan have a good coach and some leaders who […]