Football-italia
Monchi: ‘Roma can be ambitious’
Monchi: ‘Roma can be ambitious’
Monchi insists Roma are in the Scudetto race and Italian football can be ambitious in the Champions League, but the Giallorossi “must find the grey area.” The director of sport spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport, you can read the first part of that interview here. “Italian football is on the way back, as don’t […]
Mertens rested against Chievo?
Mertens rested against Chievo?
Dries Mertens could be rested for Napoli’s trip to Chievo tomorrow, as he is suffering from a slight muscular problem. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The little Belgian striker was seen clutching his hamstring during the 4-2 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday evening. […]
Mazzarri ‘will evaluate proposals’
Mazzarri ‘will evaluate proposals’
Walter Mazzarri “wants to evaluate the quality of the project and the level, but there is no geographical problem” for his next job. The former Napoli and Inter boss left Watford over the summer and has been repeatedly linked with a return to Serie A for Milan or Genoa. However, when speaking to Rai Sport, […]
World Cup play-off squad today
World Cup play-off squad today
Giampiero Ventura will name his Italy squad today for the World Cup play-off against Sweden, expected to include Simone Zaza and Andrea Belotti. The first leg is in Stockholm on November 10 before the decider at Milan’s San Siro on November 13. Coach Ventura is due to announce the call-ups this afternoon and the squad […]
Quagliarella returns to Napoli?
Quagliarella returns to Napoli?
Fabio Quagliarella could return to his hometown club Napoli in January, but Sampdoria insist the veteran striker is “going nowhere.” The Partenopei lost Arkadiusz Milik to a torn ACL in September and are seeking valid alternatives for their front three to allow more squad rotation. According to Rai Sport, Coach Maurizio Sarri specifically pointed to […]
Ones to watch in Serie A Week 12
Ones to watch in Serie A Week 12
Serie A enters its final round of fixtures before the international break, where Italy will face Sweden for a place at the World Cup. The top five are setting a relentless pace though, so none of the Azzurri stars can afford to take their eye off the ball before heading off for international duty. Ahead […]
Vrsaljko agent: ‘Napoli? No comment’
Vrsaljko agent: ‘Napoli? No comment’
Sime Vrsaljko’s agent refuses to discuss rumours of a move to Napoli – “it’s pointless talking about it”. The Croatian international has struggled for playing time at Atletico Madrid this season, making just three La Liga appearances so far. The former Sassuolo man is capable of playing on the left or the right of the […]
Vecino: ‘Too early to talk Scudetto’
Vecino: ‘Too early to talk Scudetto’
Inter midfielder Matias Vecino won’t discuss the Scudetto at this early stage – “the road is still long”. The Nerazzurri have started the season on fire under Luciano Spalletti, and are just two points behind Serie A leaders Napoli. “We’re high up in the table and we want to make the most of it,” Vecino […]
Allan: City the best, Mario Rui…
Allan: City the best, Mario Rui…
Allan claims Napoli “made the best team in Europe suffer” during their 4-2 defeat to Manchester City and is backing Mario Rui to replace Faouzi Ghoulam. “We’re delighted that Ghoulam’s operation went well,” the midfielder told Radio Kiss Kiss. “We hope he can recover calmly so he can go back to giving us a big […]
Agent: ‘Giaccherini won’t play full-back’
Agent: ‘Giaccherini won’t play full-back’
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent says his client won’t deputise for Faouzi Ghoulam at Napoli – “I see him more as a false-nine”. The Italian international is known for his versatility, and has played at wing-back previously in his career. With Faouzi Ghoulam out for at least three months with a cruciate ligament injury, it has been […]