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Probable line-ups: Verona-Napoli
Probable line-ups: Verona-Napoli
Gennaro Gattuso looks set to trust Arek Milik to deliver the goods in an all-important clash with high-flying Hellas Verona tonight. Have a look at the previews for this and Tuesday’s three other matches HERE. The Partenopei arrive at the Bentegodi full of confidence from their Coppa Italia triumph but had to oversee Verona pick […]
Juric: ‘I don’t like the five subs’
Juric: ‘I don’t like the five subs’
Hellas Verona coach Ivan Juric has revealed he doesn’t like the five substitutions on offer during the Serie A run-in: “Against Cagliari I used only three.” Eight-placed Gialloblu resumed with three points in the 2-1 win against Cagliari at the Bentegodi, but the coach didn’t utilise all five changes at hand. “Against Cagliari I only […]
Bonucci: ‘Fundamental Juve response’
Bonucci: ‘Fundamental Juve response’
Leonardo Bonucci saw a ‘fundamental’ victory in Bologna, as Juventus realised ‘the path forward is of sacrifice, humility and bringing the result home at all costs.’ The 2-0 win at the Stadio Dall’Ara keeps Juve top of the Serie A table and is a definitive step up from the disappointing performances in the Coppa Italia […]
Sarri: ‘Criticism of Juventus excessive’
Sarri: ‘Criticism of Juventus excessive’
Maurizio Sarri insists ‘criticism was excessive’ of Juventus, Federico Bernardeschi and Matthijs de Ligt, so he was pleased with the response against Bologna. The Bianconeri had come under fire after their two goalless Coppa Italia draws with Milan and Napoli, but got back on track with this evening’s 2-0 Serie A victory at the Dall’Ara. […]
HT: Juventus command in Bologna
HT: Juventus command in Bologna
Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty and a stunning left-foot strike from Paulo Dybala, set up by Federico Bernardeschi, has given Juventus the 2-0 lead away to Bologna. Follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The pressure was really growing on Maurizio Sarri after the two goalless Coppa Italia games, losing the Final to Napoli […]
Line-ups: Bologna v Juventus
Line-ups: Bologna v Juventus
Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo and Federico Bernardeschi lead the Juventus line away to Bologna, who rely on Riccardo Orsolini and Musa Barrow. Follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Lecce-Milan and Fiorentina-Brescia on the LIVEBLOG. The pressure is already piling on Maurizio Sarri and the Bianconeri after their Coppa Italia […]
Milik to discuss Napoli extension
Milik to discuss Napoli extension
Arkadiusz Milik is reportedly discussing a new contract with Napoli, as his €50m price-tag is putting other clubs off. The Poland international’s deal is due to expire in June 2021, so he had been expected to leave this summer. Juventus, Inter, Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal had all been linked with the tall centre-forward. However, […]
Juric: ‘Usual Verona with Napoli’
Juric: ‘Usual Verona with Napoli’
Hellas coach Ivan Juric admires how ‘tough’ Napoli have become under Gennaro Gattuso, but assures they’ll ‘try to be the usual Verona.’ It kicks off on Tuesday at 18.30 UK time (17.30 GMT), click here for a match preview. There is only one point separating the teams and the Partenopei have already qualified for the […]
Mertens celebration jersey for Napoli
Mertens celebration jersey for Napoli
Napoli have announced they’ll wear a special edition jersey against Verona marking the new club all-time scorers’ record set by Dries Mertens. The shirt will include a patch created for the occasion and will also be sold to the general public after the Serie A match. With his Coppa Italia semi-final equaliser against Inter, Mertens […]
Eriksen: ‘Inter the right decision’
Eriksen: ‘Inter the right decision’
Christian Eriksen maintains ‘it was the right decision’ to join Inter from Tottenham Hotspur, even if Serie A viewers ‘haven’t seen the real Eriksen yet.’ The Dane is finally beginning to flourish at San Siro after Antonio Conte changed his team’s tactics to create a trequartista spot behind the strikers. In the first two games […]