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ADL: ‘Everything changed with Gattuso’
ADL: ‘Everything changed with Gattuso’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis insists their Coppa Italia triumph against Juventus was ‘in the air, as many things changed since Gennaro Gattuso arrived.’ The match ended 0-0 on the night in Rome, thanks largely to Gigi Buffon heroics and the woodwork, but the Partenopei won on penalties for their sixth Coppa trophy. “It was […]
Mertens: ‘Here’s when I made my decision’
Mertens: ‘Here’s when I made my decision’
Dries Mertens reveals why he decided to sign a new contract with Napoli just hours before winning the Coppa Italia. ‘This squad, the coach, staff, and the city…’ The Partenopei pushed Juventus all the way in the Final this evening, eventually emerging triumphant after a penalty shoot-out. “We gave our all because we want to […]
Cuadrado: ‘Napoli defended with 11 men’
Cuadrado: ‘Napoli defended with 11 men’
Juan Cuadrado insists Juventus ‘played good football, but Napoli defended with 11 men and it was difficult to find spaces’ in the Coppa Italia Final defeat. It ended 0-0 on the night, with the Partenopei coming out 4-2 winners in the penalty shoot-out at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. “We went out there with the […]
Sarri: ‘Juve individuals not taking men on’
Sarri: ‘Juve individuals not taking men on’
Maurizio Sarri maintains Juventus do not have tactical problems after the Coppa Italia defeat to Napoli, but rather ‘we lack the sharpness’ for individual skills to make the difference. The Bianconeri again seemed sluggish and inconsistent, failing to find the net after a 0-0 semi-final draw with 10-man Milan, as only Gigi Buffon heroics prevented […]
Coppa: Napoli beat Juventus on penalties
Coppa: Napoli beat Juventus on penalties
Napoli had the best scoring opportunities, Gigi Buffon performing heroics for Juventus, but he was eventually beaten in a penalty shoot-out as Gennaro Gattuso wins the trophy. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The only previous Coppa Italia Final between these teams was in 2012, won 2-0 […]
Meret: ‘Buffon still my hero’
Meret: ‘Buffon still my hero’
Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret celebrated the first trophy of his career, especially winning the Coppa Italia against Juventus. ‘Gigi Buffon proved he’s still Number One.’ The game ended 0-0 on the night, thanks largely to Buffon heroics, and the Partenopei eventually won 4-2 on penalties. “It’s so exciting, I think we had a great journey, […]
Gattuso: ‘I believe in the God of Football’
Gattuso: ‘I believe in the God of Football’
Gennaro Gattuso praised his Napoli players for their Coppa Italia victory on penalties against Juventus. ‘I believe in the God of Football, you reap what you sow.’ This is the first piece of silverware that Gattuso has ever won as a coach, especially as he only took over from sacked Carlo Ancelotti in December. It […]
HT: Napoli rattle Juventus
HT: Napoli rattle Juventus
Juventus kept the initiative, but Napoli had the best chances of the half, including two great Gigi Buffon saves and Lorenzo Insigne hitting the woodwork in the Coppa Italia Final. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The only previous Coppa Italia Final between these teams was in […]
Mancini: ‘Tempo will take a while’
Mancini: ‘Tempo will take a while’
Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes it’ll take a couple of weeks before we see the tempo return to normal after the long lay-off and hopes fans can be back too. Mancini spoke to RAI Sport at half-time during the Coppa Italia Final between Napoli and Juventus. “I think the tempo is normal, as these are […]
Paratici: ‘Juve feeling enthusiastic’
Paratici: ‘Juve feeling enthusiastic’
Juventus director Fabio Paratici says they are feeling ‘very enthusiastic’ ahead of tonight’s Coppa Italia Final against Napoli, their second Final of the season. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, played behind closed doors. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens and […]