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Lucas: ‘More difficult for Juventus’
Lucas: ‘More difficult for Juventus’
Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva believes “it’ll be harder now” for Saturday’s opponents Juventus to win Serie A. The Bianconeri have dominated the Italian top flight in recent years, winning six Scudetti in a row, as well as three Coppe Italia on the bounce. “It’s hard to say if Juventus will still be the dominant team […]
Pellegrini: ‘Napoli game is crucial’
Pellegrini: ‘Napoli game is crucial’
Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini admits the visit of Napoli is crucial, as “it’s a direct clash for the top places”. Saturday night sees last season’s second and third-place sides meet at the Stadio Olimpico, with the Partneopei maintaining an unbeaten record. “We’ll go onto the pitch with a certain good precision,” Pellegrini told Sky. “We’re […]
Candreva: ‘Working on crossing’
Candreva: ‘Working on crossing’
Inter winger Antonio Candreva shrugs off criticism of his crossing, but “it’s there to be improved”. The Italian international was whistled before the international break, but he scored the winner for the Azzurri in their win over Denmark on Monday night. “Maybe you think I’m hurt here and happy for the Azzurri, but it’s been […]
Giaccherini: ‘Better to win at Napoli’
Giaccherini: ‘Better to win at Napoli’
Emanuele Giaccherini says winning the Scudetto at Napoli would be even sweeter as “Juventus are used to it”. The Italian international won two Scudetti during his time in Turin, and is hoping to add a third this season after the Partenopei’s perfect start. “No-one expected it, but we’ve done a great job,” Giaccherini told Radio […]
Tagliavento to ref Milan derby
Tagliavento to ref Milan derby
Paolo Tagliavento has been announced as the referee for Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan. The 45-year-old took charge of the Nerazzurri’s first game of the season, a 3-0 win over Fiorentina, and is fresh off running the rule over Switzerland’s 5-2 win over Hungary in the international break. In what is a […]
‘Lazio have relegation attendances’
‘Lazio have relegation attendances’
Lazio’s marketing director laments “we have a Champions League worthy squad, with the attendances of a relegation team”. The Biancocelesti have averaged just 27,000 at the Stadio Olimpico so far this season, despite facing Milan and Napoli for two of their four home games. The next two home games will see the Curva Nord closed […]
Koulibaly: ‘Sarri is a genius’
Koulibaly: ‘Sarri is a genius’
Kalidou Koulibaly describes Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri as “a genius”, marvelling “he sees things others don’t see”. The Partenopei are top of Serie A with a perfect record of seven wins out of seven, and the centre-back is understandably full of praise for the tactician. “He rediscovered me, he gave me confidence,” Koulibaly told Il […]
Mertens: ‘No Maradona comparisons’
Mertens: ‘No Maradona comparisons’
Dries Mertens doesn’t want to be compared to Napoli legend Diego Maradona – “he’s a legend and made football history”. The Belgian has been in stunning form since being moved to centre-forward, and some of his play has been compared to the Partenopei’s greatest hero. “Maradona is a legend, you can make comparisons between goals, […]
Napoli to go back for Chiesa?
Napoli to go back for Chiesa?
Napoli could go back in for Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa next summer, with reports they’re willing to pay around €40m. The Partenopei were interested in the forward for this season, but the Viola made it clear he was not for sale. The Florentine club would still be reluctant to sell, but this morning’s Corriere dello Sport […]
Parolo: ‘Lazio want to test ourselves’
Parolo: ‘Lazio want to test ourselves’
Marco Parolo says Lazio are “curious” to test their strength against Juventus on Saturday. The Biancocelesti face the champions in Turin this weekend, having already beaten them in the Supercoppa, and the Italian international is looking forward to the challenge. “We want to test ourselves, even at Juventus’ home,” Parolo told Tuttosport. “The Juventus Stadium […]