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Milik recovering ahead of schedule
Milik recovering ahead of schedule
Arkadiusz Milik is “recovering very well” and could be back for Napoli sooner than expected after his latest post-operation check-up. The striker ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament for the second time in under a year – in both knees – in September and had not been expected back until January or February. Milik visited the […]
Benitez: ‘Napoli needed Reina’
Benitez: ‘Napoli needed Reina’
Rafa Benitez believes Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli can win the Scudetto, but claims Pepe Reina’s departure was the reason for his team’s slide. The current Newcastle United manager had two spells in Italy, lasting just six months at Inter in 2010 during the post-Jose Mourinho era and at Napoli from 2013 to 2015. “I had some […]
Immobile ‘laughed’ at Chelsea report
Immobile ‘laughed’ at Chelsea report
Ciro Immobile and his agent “had a good laugh” over reports of offers from China and Chelsea. “Lazio will fight for a Champions League place.” The striker has been sensational this season, scoring 17 goals in just 14 competitive games for the club, along with four assists. This form sparked reports from The Sun that […]
Ones to watch in Week 10
Ones to watch in Week 10
Following the midweek round, it’s been an intense few weeks of Serie A action as we head into Week 10. Juventus, Inter, Roma and Napoli all won in Week 9, so there’s no change at the top of the table. This week sees some more big fixtures, not least the clash between Milan and Juventus […]
‘Dybala wouldn’t get a game at Napoli’
‘Dybala wouldn’t get a game at Napoli’
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent says his client wants more space at Napoli but “not even Paulo Dybala would play in this team”. Giaccherini has made just three substitute appearances so far this season, playing 50 minutes, having made just one start last season. “He deserves more space,” Furio Valcareggi told PiùEnne. “The problem is though that […]
Ghoulam in no rush for Napoli contract
Ghoulam in no rush for Napoli contract
Reports in Algeria say Faouzi Ghoulam is in no rush to renew his Napoli contract, with interest from Juventus, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. The full-back is out of contract at the end of this season, and so far he is yet to put pen to paper on a new contract. According to Algerian outlet […]
‘Napoli want Scudetto for the fans’
‘Napoli want Scudetto for the fans’
Elseid Hysaj says Napoli want to win the Scudetto for their city – “Naples deserves to have such a beautiful thing”. The Partenopei are two points clear at the top of Serie A, and are gunning for a first title since 1990. “It’s one thing we have to try for, you can’t imagine it,” Hysaj […]
‘Sarri in love with Koulibaly!’
‘Sarri in love with Koulibaly!’
Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent has claimed that Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is “in love” with the defender. Koulibaly had been linked with Barcelona earlier in the week, but Bruno Satin assured his client was only focused on helping Napoli and living up to his role as a ‘stalwart’ at the back. “It’s obvious that when a […]
Berardi out for a month?
Berardi out for a month?
Sassuolo winger Domenico Berardi is reportedly facing a month out after suffering another knee injury. The claim was made by Sky Sport Italia on Friday afternoon, just two days before Sassuolo were due to take on Serie A table-toppers Napoli. If true, it leaves the Neroverdi in a precarious position, with the side only out […]
Allegri: Milan no turning point, 4-3-3…
Allegri: Milan no turning point, 4-3-3…
Max Allegri insists Juventus’ clash with Milan on Saturday is no turning point but hints he could revert to a three-man midfield. Allegri’s opening response came after Vincenzo Montella suggested the showdown could make or break Milan’s season, before he was asked about giving 4-3-3 another chance, despite Juve’s 2-1 defeat to Lazio with the […]