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Callejon: ‘Napoli believe in Scudetto’
Callejon: ‘Napoli believe in Scudetto’
Napoli forward Jose Callejon says “we believe” in the Scudetto, but “we have to play like this until the end”. The Partenopei have won all seven of their opening Serie A games, leaving them two points clear of Inter and champions Juventus. “We believe,” Callejon told Sky when asked about the Scudetto. “We hope this […]
Insigne: ‘Didn’t expect Napoli start’
Insigne: ‘Didn’t expect Napoli start’
Lorenzo Insigne admits Napoli “didn’t expect such a strong start” to the Serie A season. Maurizio Sarri’s side have a 100 per cent record after seven games, and sit two points clear of Juventus and Inter. “We didn’t expect such a strong start,” Insigne confessed in an interview with Rai. “We know our strength though, […]
‘Derby make or break for Milan’
‘Derby make or break for Milan’
Andriy Shevchenko claims the Derby della Madonnina after the international break is already “make or break” for Milan. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport for its Wednesday edition, Shevchenko also discussed Milan’s competitors for the Serie A title and reflected on his favourite derby experience against Inter. “Juve are the best in terms of in corporate […]
‘Derby all or nothing for Milan’
‘Derby all or nothing for Milan’
Andriy Shevchenko claims the Derby della Madonnina after the international break is already “all or nothing” for Milan. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport for its Wednesday edition, Shevchenko also discussed Milan’s competitors for the Serie A title and reflected on his favourite derby experience against Inter. “Juve are the best in terms of in corporate […]
Sheva: I feel Italian, Serie A…
Sheva: I feel Italian, Serie A…
Ukraine boss Andriy Shevchenko reveals “I feel Italian” and hopes to emulate his sizeable impact on Serie A as a Coach. Shevchenko scored 175 goals in 322 appearances over two spells with Milan, and the former striker admits he is using Antonio Conte, Max Allegri and “Sacchi 2.0” Maurizio Sarri as his references in management. […]
Napoli to bring back Inglese?
Napoli to bring back Inglese?
Napoli have reportedly agreed to bring back Roberto Inglese from his loan spell at Chievo in January. According to CalcioNews24, Inglese’s return is ‘closed’ after Arkadiusz Milik’s ACL injury left Napoli light in attack. The 25-year-old has impressed early on in the campaign with three goals and two assists in Chievo’s first eight games. His […]
Mertens: I’m not tired!
Mertens: I’m not tired!
Dries Mertens has assured Maurizio Sarri that “I don’t feel tired” after the Napoli Coach wanted Belgium to rest the forward over the international break. Sarri revealed he had tried to contact Belgium boss Roberto Martinez about not playing Mertens, given the Red Devils had already qualified for the World Cup next summer and Arkadiusz […]
Ghoulam out of Algeria action
Ghoulam out of Algeria action
It has been confirmed that Napoli’s Faouzi Ghoulam will not join up with the Algeria squad. The Partenopei defender had been due to join up with his international side for their World Cup qualifier away to Cameroon on Satuday. However, he was taken ill with a virus during Maurizio Sarri’s team’s 3-0 win over Cagliari […]
‘Milan clubs need time’
‘Milan clubs need time’
Fabio Cannavaro says both Milan and Inter ‘need time’ before they can expect to be challenging for honours. The two San Siro clubs have suffered an indifferent period in recent years but both were recently the subjects of Chinese takeovers. However, in spite of their new found wealth and big spending in the recent summer […]
Ferrara: ‘Koulibaly top three’
Ferrara: ‘Koulibaly top three’
Ciro Ferrara sees Kalidou Koulibaly as “among the top three” Serie A defenders. The former Juventus and Napoli man is in Naples for the restoration project of the Stadio Collana, and he spoke to Radio Crc about the Partenopei. “Napoli have become a mature team,” Ferrara said. “They can win and recover even when they’re […]