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Karsdorp ready for Roma debut
Karsdorp ready for Roma debut
Rick Karsdorp could reportedly be called up to the Roma squad for the first time for this weekend’s Napoli game. The Dutch right-back arrived from Feyenoord in the summer, but he had to undergo meniscus surgery shortly after joining. It was expected that the 22-year-old would be fit for the start of the season, but […]
Mertens: ‘Sarri football ideal for me’
Mertens: ‘Sarri football ideal for me’
Dries Mertens says Maurizio Sarri’s football is “tailor-made for me” and professes his love for the city of Naples. The Belgian arrived at Napoli as a winger, but in the past year he’s been converted into one of the most prolific strikers in Europe. “I started as a central midfielder, then I played as a […]
Sampaoli: ‘Vidal can’t control himself!’
Sampaoli: ‘Vidal can’t control himself!’
Jorge Sampaoli reportedly said then Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal needed “a medical specialist” in 2015. The Chilean international was sold by the Bianconeri that summer, and quotes from his national team Coach during the Copa America that year are being reported by AS. It’s reported by the newspaper that Sampaoli made complaints about several members […]
Mertens: ‘Napoli want the Scudetto’
Mertens: ‘Napoli want the Scudetto’
Dries Mertens says Napoli being top of Serie A is “not a surprise” as “this year we started out to win the Scudetto”. The Partenopei have won all seven of their opening fixtures, winning praise for their style of football as well as their results. “Playing badly and winning? I’d sign up for that right […]
Di Natale: ‘Insgine can be my heir’
Di Natale: ‘Insgine can be my heir’
Antonio Di Natale names Lorenzo Insigne as his heir – “he’s playing as a top player and he’s started scoring”. The Udinese legend turns 40 today, and he spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport for the occasion. The newspaper asked Toto whether he sees an heir to himself, Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero. “Insigne,” Di […]
Zaza: ‘Grateful to Sassuolo and Juve’
Zaza: ‘Grateful to Sassuolo and Juve’
Simone Zaza will forever be grateful to Sassuolo and Eusebio Di Francesco, but has “no regrets” about his time at Juventus. The striker has rediscovered his confidence and form at Valencia following a dire spell at West Ham United. But it was at the Mapei Stadium under Coach Di Francesco – who is now in […]
Perotti: ‘Napoli stronger than Juve’
Perotti: ‘Napoli stronger than Juve’
Diego Perotti claims “Napoli are stronger than Juventus” right now, but Roma can still “hurt them” and he’s relishing Eusebio Di Francesco’s tactics. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. “I really liked the way Napoli played last season too. They play like few other […]
Albiol: ‘Napoli Scudetto dream’
Albiol: ‘Napoli Scudetto dream’
Raul Albiol believes Napoli can achieve “the dream of the entire city” to win the Scudetto, but Manchester City are “the form side in Europe.” The Partenopei are top of the table with a perfect record after seven rounds, the first ever Serie A side to achieve that start while also scoring at least 25 […]
Strootman also out of Roma-Napoli?
Strootman also out of Roma-Napoli?
Roma have an injury crisis going into Saturday’s clash with Napoli, as Kevin Strootman might also be left out of the squad. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco has issues to deal with, as Stephan El Shaarawy returned from international […]
Rugani: ‘Juve, Roma, Napoli for Scudetto’
Rugani: ‘Juve, Roma, Napoli for Scudetto’
Juventus defender Daniele Rugani believes “our rivals for the Scudetto are Napoli and Roma, with Inter and Milan slightly behind.” The former Empoli defender spoke to Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia this afternoon. “I am honoured by the respect this club shows for me and I’ll do everything to repay that faith. I know […]