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Insigne suffers thigh strain
Insigne suffers thigh strain
Napoli have confirmed that Lorenzo Insigne suffered a thigh strain during Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. A statement on Napoli’s official website explained Insigne had “contracted a strain in his right thigh”, with his condition being “evaluated day by day”, suggesting the problem is not serious. The forward limped off just before the hour […]
Report: Trio eye Giuseppe Rossi
Report: Trio eye Giuseppe Rossi
Former Fiorentina and Villarreal star Giuseppe Rossi is reportedly being courted by Chievo, Alaves and Las Palmas. According to Gazzamercato, Rossi will have recovered from the fourth ACL injury of his career in December, freeing him up for a January transfer. Consequently, Chievo would be considering the 30-year-old as a replacement for Roberto Inglese, who […]
Joao Mario back for Napoli?
Joao Mario back for Napoli?
Inter are reportedly hopeful of having Joao Mario back for Saturday’s Serie A clash with Napol Joao Mario missed the Derby della Madonnina against Milan with a muscle injury, but Gazzetta dello Sport claims “the objective is to have him at least on the bench at the San Paolo.” However, the website warns “it’ll be […]
Zola: No World Cup, no tragedy
Zola: No World Cup, no tragedy
Gianfranco Zola claims Italy not qualifying for the World Cup would “absolutely not” be a tragedy but admits they “lack quality”. Italy must overcome Sweden over two legs in order to reach the Russian showpiece next summer, but Zola suggested it would take ‘disappointment’ for the country to emulate Germany, who won the World Cup […]
‘Inter not Scudetto material’
‘Inter not Scudetto material’
Former Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini claims Inter “aren’t Scudetto material.” Inter have won seven of their first eight games in Serie A to leave themselves just two points leaders Napoli, but Ambrosini admits he has yet to be convinced by the Nerazzurri. “Inter aren’t Scudetto material, they’re developing,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “They don’t […]
Man City 2-1 Napoli: Player Ratings
Man City 2-1 Napoli: Player Ratings
Napoli ultimately were made to pay for a slow start against Manchester City, but how did they do in Football Italia’s player ratings? Words: Greg Murray Pepe Reina – 5 Although the veteran ‘keeper would not have been expected to stop either of City’s goals and made a number of decent saves, he was let […]
De Bruyne: ‘Napoli totally different’
De Bruyne: ‘Napoli totally different’
Kevin De Bruyne already knew Napoli well thanks to fellow Belgian Dries Mertens and Manchester City were “completely different” to facing Stoke City. The Premier League leaders thrashed Stoke 7-2 at the weekend, but fought hard to get the better of Napoli 2-1 on Tuesday night. “It’s the Champions League, they are top of the […]
Diawara: ‘I asked for penalty’
Diawara: ‘I asked for penalty’
Napoli midfielder Amadou Diawara admits the penalty he scored against Manchester City was “the first goal of my career.” Dries Mertens had already seen one spot-kick parried by Ederson in the 2-1 defeat, and Lorenzo Insigne had gone off injured, so was an unusual choice to step up. “I took the ball from Marek Hamsik […]
Insigne: ‘We’ll see about Inter’
Insigne: ‘We’ll see about Inter’
Lorenzo Insigne was reassuring about his injury, but “we’ll see tomorrow” if he’s able to start for Napoli against Inter. The forward limped off clutching his thigh during the 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City this evening. Coach Maurizio Sarri explained it was pain that grew in the adductor over time rather than a […]
Koulibaly: ‘City tempo scared Napoli’
Koulibaly: ‘City tempo scared Napoli’
Kalidou Koulibaly notes Napoli felt “freer” after going 2-0 down, having initially been frightened by Manchester City’s tempo. The hosts dominated the opening half-hour and went 2-0 up within 13 minutes, but the Partenopei slowly got into their groove and threatened a late equaliser in the 2-1 defeat. “We stepped on to the field feeling […]