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Osimhen shoulder surgery confirmed
Osimhen shoulder surgery confirmed
Exams underwent by Victor Osimhen have confirmed the Napoli striker has a shoulder dislocation which, however, does not require surgery. The Nigerian striker had picked up the injury while on international duty and had medical examinations at Rome’s Villa Stuart today. According to Sky Sport, the exams have confirmed the player has a shoulder dislocation […]
Milan: Pioli’s only doubt ahead of Napoli
Milan: Pioli’s only doubt ahead of Napoli
Stefano Pioli has reportedly already decided Milan’s line-up against Napoli: ‘He only has one doubt.’ The Italian coach will not sit on the Rossoneri’s bench on Sunday as he tested positive for Covid, just like his assistant Giacomo Murelli. For this reason, former Milan defender Daniele Bonera will be in charge of the team during […]
Probable line-ups: Bosnia v Italy
Probable line-ups: Bosnia v Italy
There could be just one change to the starting XI when Italy visit Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League, Domenico Berardi stepping in. It kicks off in Sarajevo on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT. A victory would guarantee top spot in Group A and qualification for the Final Four phase of the competition. The squad remains decimated […]
Nations League: Germany hit for six
Nations League: Germany hit for six
Alvaro Morata opened the scoring in Spain’s historic 6-0 demolition of Germany, while Marko Rog saw red for Croatia in a 3-2 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. The game of the night was undoubtedly in Seville, where Spain went head-to-head with Germany for the top of Group 4, and achieved it in quite extraordinary fashion. […]
Napoli defender Hysaj has COVID
Napoli defender Hysaj has COVID
Napoli announce that full-back Elseid Hysaj has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Albania. The defender was meant to play against Belarus in the Nations League on Wednesday afternoon. He has gone into self-isolation and will remain in Albania for the time being. Napoli have already had experience of COVID-19 with Piotr […]
Fever troubling Bakayoko?
Fever troubling Bakayoko?
It’s reported Napoli midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is in self-isolation with a fever, but has tested negative for COVID-19. Fernando Llorente and Bakayoko did not take part in today’s training session, officially due to ‘feeling slightly unwell.’ According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Chelsea-owned midfielder is in worse condition, in bed with a high fever. […]
How will Napoli replace Osimhen?
How will Napoli replace Osimhen?
While there are suggestions Victor Osimhen could be out for anything from weeks to months, Napoli consider how to approach Milan in his absence. The striker dislocated his shoulder while on international duty and the Nigerian federation said he will be out for “several weeks.” However, Napoli sources are more cautious and want to get […]
Callejon gets COVID all-clear
Callejon gets COVID all-clear
Jose Callejon has tested negative for COVID-19 and will return to training with Fiorentina tomorrow. The former Napoli winger had tested positive ahead of the November 7 trip to Parma. This prompted the entire squad and staff to go into self-isolation, as there were also positive tests for director general Joe Barone and another member […]
Agent: ‘Jorginho waiting for Sarri move’
Agent: ‘Jorginho waiting for Sarri move’
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho’s agent confirms if Maurizio Sarri had still been the coach, ‘perhaps he’d have joined Juventus, so we’re waiting to see where he goes’ next. The Italy international worked well with Sarri at Empoli, Napoli and then Stamford Bridge, so naturally there were strong reports he’d reunite with his favourite coach in Turin […]
Napoli: Bakayoko missed training
Napoli: Bakayoko missed training
Napoli confirmed Tiemoue Bakayoko missed training due to illness ahead of the match against his former team, but Kalidou Koulibaly is back in full training. The Partenopei announced Fernando Llorente and Bakayoko did not train with the team group today, due to illness. The official statement from the club revealed Senegalese defender Koulibaly has returned […]