Football-italia
Manolas back in Napoli squad
Manolas back in Napoli squad
Napoli defender Kostas Manolas returned to training today, but is still unlikely to be ready for the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus. The centre-back has been out of action since suffering a thigh strain in training on May 14. A statement from the Partenopei this afternoon confirmed Manolas was back training with the squad today, […]
Reggina confirm Menez talks
Reggina confirm Menez talks
Reggina director Massimo Taibi confirms the newly-promoted Serie B side are ‘at an advanced stage’ in talks to sign Jeremy Menez. It would be a return to Italy for the former Milan and Roma winger, who had until recently been in the French second division with Paris FC. “We are at an advanced stage in […]
Juve trio not ready for Coppa Final
Juve trio not ready for Coppa Final
It’s reported Gonzalo Higuain, Aaron Ramsey and Giorgio Chiellini still won’t be ready for Juventus in the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli on Wednesday. The Bianconeri squeezed past 10-man Milan in the semi-final, a 0-0 draw enough thanks to the 1-1 first leg result at San Siro. As for the Partenopei, they held Inter to […]
Ospina and Rebic receive Coppa bans
Ospina and Rebic receive Coppa bans
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina is suspended for the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus, while Milan’s Ante Rebic receives a one-match Cup ban. The Final between Napoli and Juve will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday June 17. Following the semi-finals, the Disciplinary Commission gave its verdicts. Ospina received a yellow card, […]
Agent: ‘Hamsik happy for Mertens’
Agent: ‘Hamsik happy for Mertens’
Marek Hamsik’s agent says the midfielder is ‘very happy’ Dries Mertens broke Napoli’s goalscoring record and that he could return after he retires. Hamsik was the highest scorer in Napoli’s history with 122 goals, but he was finally beaten last night by Mertens, whose equaliser against Inter also ensured the Partenopei reached their first Coppa […]
Conte: ‘Inter deserved the Final’
Conte: ‘Inter deserved the Final’
Antonio Conte insists Inter deserved to reach the Coppa Italia Final more than Napoli over two legs. ‘Their goalkeeper was Man of the Match and we dominated.’ It had started so well, Christian Eriksen scoring directly from the corner flag within three minutes to get the Nerazzurri level on aggregate, but Dries Mertens finalised a […]
Koulibaly: ‘Napoli regaining confidence’
Koulibaly: ‘Napoli regaining confidence’
Kalidou Koulibaly says Napoli are regaining their ‘confidence’ under Gennaro Gattuso after reaching the Coppa Italia Final. ‘I want to repay’ the team and fans. This was the first game back since the lockdown and the Partenopei held Inter to a 1-1 draw, allowing them to qualify 2-1 on aggregate, so they’ll face Juventus in […]
Coppa: Record-breaker Mertens knocks Inter out
Coppa: Record-breaker Mertens knocks Inter out
David Ospina’s howler allowed Christian Eriksen to score directly from a corner, but he proved crucial as Napoli beat Inter 2-1 on aggregate with a record-breaking Dries Mertens goal, so will face Juventus in the Coppa Italia Final. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei will […]
Insigne: ‘Ospina always had great feet!’
Insigne: ‘Ospina always had great feet!’
Lorenzo Insigne was not surprised at David Ospina’s vision and passing after Napoli eliminated Inter to book a Coppa Italia Final with Juventus. ‘He always had great feet.’ The Partenopei had won the first leg 1-0 at San Siro back in February, a lead cancelled out within three minutes by Christian Eriksen curling in directly […]
Gattuso: ‘Napoli players giving everything’
Gattuso: ‘Napoli players giving everything’
Gennaro Gattuso assures the Inter goal was ‘not David Ospina’s error’ and praises Napoli for reaching the Coppa Italia Final. ‘These lads are giving us everything.’ Christian Eriksen stunned the hosts with a goal direct from the corner flag within three minutes, but Dries Mertens equalised with an historic goal, making him the all-time club […]