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Roma squad for Chelsea
Roma squad for Chelsea
Eusebio Di Francesco named his Roma squad to visit Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). The Giallorossi have Stephan El Shaarawy back from an injury he sustained on international duty, while Kevin Strootman also returns following the 1-0 Serie A defeat to Napoli on Saturday. […]
Allegri: ‘Sturaro could play right-back’
Allegri: ‘Sturaro could play right-back’
Juventus Coach Max Allegri confirms Stefano Sturaro could play right-back against Sporting tomorrow. Stephan Lichtsteiner isn’t in the Bianconeri’s squad for the Champions League, so with Mattia De Sciglio and Benedikt Howedes injured, either the midfielder or Andrea Barzagli will have to deputise at right-back. “These are the two solutions, Sturaro or Barzagli,” Allegri confirmed […]
Allegri: ‘Juventus need balance’
Allegri: ‘Juventus need balance’
Massimiliano Allegri assures “the atmosphere is good” at Juventus, but “we have to regain the balance”. The Bianconeri lost to Lazio on Saturday, having thrown away a two goal lead against Atalanta in their previous Serie A game. “The atmosphere is good,” Allegri assured in his Press conference ahead of the Sporting CP match tomorrow […]
Rivere: ‘Ventura should call Balotelli’
Rivere: ‘Ventura should call Balotelli’
Nice President Jean-Pierre Rivère believes Italy CT Giampiero Ventura can call Mario Balotelli, insisting “I’ve never seen” bad behaviour from him. The striker hasn’t been capped by his country since the 2014 World Cup, but his fine form in France has led to calls for a recall. “When I first met Mario, we talked for […]
Milito: ‘Inter can dream’
Milito: ‘Inter can dream’
Diego Milito says Inter have “the conditions to go back to dreaming”, and praises Mauro Icardi. The Nerazzurri have won seven of their first eight games of the Serie A season, including a 3-2 win over Milan on Sunday night, with fans now dreaming of the Scudetto. “Juve remain the favourites, but this year will […]
Fernandinho: ‘Napoli play best football’
Fernandinho: ‘Napoli play best football’
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho believes Napoli “are currently playing the best football in Europe”. Tonight sees a Champions League showdown between Maurizio Sarri’s Partenopei and the Premier League leaders, managed by Pep Guardiola. “They’re the team that are currently playing the best football in Europe,” Fernandinho insisted when asked about Napoli by Gazzetta dello Sport. […]
Napoli and Benevento set record
Napoli and Benevento set record
For the first time in Serie A history, the top side have won their first eight games in a row, at the same time the bottom side have lost eight. Benevento were beaten by Verona tonight, condemning them to their eighth defeat of the season after coming up from Serie B. At the other end […]
Hamsik: ‘Can’t wait to play City’
Hamsik: ‘Can’t wait to play City’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits he “can’t wait” to face Manchester City in the Champions League tomorrow. The Partenopei are in England to face the Premier League leaders, in a highly-anticipated clash between two of the most entertaining sides in Europe. “Pep Guardiola’s words are pleasing,” Hamsik told Premium Sport, after hearing about the praise […]
Guardiola: ‘Napoli a big test’
Guardiola: ‘Napoli a big test’
Pep Guardiola sees Napoli as “a big test” for his Manchester City side, and praises their style of football. Two of European football’s most exciting teams meet at the Etihad tomorrow, with the Partenopei hitting 26 goals in eight Serie A games, and City managing 29 in the same number of Premier League fixtures. “Napoli […]
Serie A clubs agree Italy camps
Serie A clubs agree Italy camps
Serie A clubs have agreed to grant Italy four training camps before the World Cup, but there’s a warning over Presidential elections. Giampiero Ventura has asked for extra time to prepare the Azzurri for the World Cup, assuming they can negotiate a play-off, the draw for which is tomorrow. Today the training camps were approved […]